A few weeks ago, I was flipping through the OnDemand channels for kid's shows and came across Pajamimals. I hadn't heard of them before, but decided to put on something new for my tot while I prepared dinner. My toddler started off by saying, "this is for babies" but was immediately intrigued by the friendly characters on the screen. I wasn't too sure what they were all about, but as I was listening in, they were singing songs and teaching life ...
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Stomp Stomp Stompeez Giveaway!
My daughter is at an age where she sees things on TV and has to have them. Everything. It's been pretty easy to patronize her and tell her "ok" each time, and she doesn't whine, complain, or remind us that we promised her every item. Yet... Except for one thing. Stompeez. Each time she sees a commercial for Stompeez slippers she says, "remember, you said you would get them for me!" Thankfully Santa will be here in under two weeks and her can ...
Crying Over Spilled Milk
Do you remember bringing your baby home from the hospital? I'm sure you were high off of love, completely enamored by this little being, ecstatic to be home, and most likely ignoring any pain you were in the first time you placed your baby in their crib. I was so ready to be home with my second little girl, but exhaustion set in real quick. Seasoned moms will tell you there is no such thing as "sleep when baby sleeps" when you have more than one ...
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey & Donald Have a Farm (Giveaway)
There is nothing like an episode of Mickey Mouse to keep kids engaged with the bright colors, fun songs, and learning activities! Mickey Mouse is a hit in my house with my tot and my infant, so it's a double score in my book when my two girls can sit quietly for 20 minutes to watch a video while I make lunch. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey & Donald Have a Farm is packed with learning and laughs. Get set to roll up your sleeves, ride the ...
Raise Your Hand if You Like Cleaning!
You know those people that state, "I don't mind cleaning, I actually like it" or "cleaning relaxes me." Yeah, I'm not one of those people. I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to clean, and when I do happen to have a free minute, cleaning is not at the top of my "want to do" list. Don't get me wrong. I love a spotless house, and before kids, my house was pretty close to immaculate. Then my tornado of a child came along and I slowly ...
Help Your Child Make an Online Wish List With #VirtualPiggy
I've been financially savvy for a good part of my life. Working in a bank setting for 6 of my young adult years really opened my eyes up to the importance of knowing what you have, spending within your means, and setting a budget. I've seen people lose it all by not managing their finances properly, and I was always determined to not have financial stress over my head. I don't believe in carrying a credit card balance, and I think your savings ...
Add Garden to Your Meals and You Can Win a DelMonte Prize Pack! {Giveaway}
My New Year's resolution this year is to eat more veggies! I love vegetables, but I often forget about them and have to think of ways to include them in my meals. Lucky for me, I don't have to hide veggies in my toddler's food because she loves them, but I do try to include vegetable in dishes that normally wouldn't have them. For example, I put veggies in my mac and cheese. My toddler loved broccoli mixed in until recently, so now I just finely ...
Don’t Forget the Batteries! {Energizer Max Batteries Giveaway!}
You did it! You beat the crowds, got the last Furby on the shelf, wrapped it up in the perfect wrapping paper, and even got a great deal on it. Your child is ecstatic on Christmas day after the first tear of wrapping paper hits the floor. It takes you 20 minutes to pry it out of the box and your child is finally able to play with it, but... it doesn't turn on. There are no batteries. You look at your husband, knowing there will be no batteries in ...