Disclosure: samples provided for inclusion. All opinions are my own. Halloween is one of the most exciting times for my family. We all get really into the season, decorating the house, making treats for classmates, and attending multiple Halloween events throughout October. As the kids are getting older, their Halloween interests are shifting from cute styles and favorite characters to more spooky themes and scenes. Last week, I shared my love ...
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Trading in Halloween Candy for Toys with Playmobil
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions are my own. A few years ago we had a surprise visitor in October. The Switch Witch graced us with her presence and brought a storybook to explain that her realm is in desperate need of candy. You see, in the Halloween world, candy is used to power everything from lights to water heaters. Without candy, our Switch Witch wouldn't have electricity. So, she asked our kids to compile as much ...
Some Peppa Pig Halloween Fun!
Disclosure: As a Peppa Pig Family, we receive samples for inclusion. Attention Peppa Pig Fan: There are some COOL Peppa Pig themed Halloween items out there just for you! My Peppa Pig kids had some fun checking out the latest items in the Peppa Pig collection. My youngest child is in the Peppa Pig stage and absolutely loves all things George Pig. I think he can relate to George Pig the most, as the little brother with few words in the ...
We found and awesome Flexible Racing Track System!
Over the past 3 years our playroom has transformed from all pink, purple, sparkly princessy things to more superhero, trucks, cars, and more brute toys. My girls are growing up and their tastes are changing as they are discovering who they are as individuals, but they are also excited about the toys their little brother is naturally drawn to. While my son loves marrying Barbie to Spiderman, he also has a fascination with racing, trains, and ...
See It, Stream It with Google Chromecast!
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Best Buy and Google Chromecast. All opinions are my own A few years ago I made a decision for my family, despite my husband telling me he wasn't sure it was the best idea I've had. Once I discovered we could cut our cable bill each month by using a streaming device, I knew it was a great way for us to maximize our monthly budget. We purchased our first Google Chromecast for the girl's room, ...
Why You Should Vacation with Your Kids
Why You Should Vacation with Your Kids Family vacations are an excellent way to bring the family together and have a lot of fun at the same time. If you have small children, the benefits they may derive from the trips you take will be worth the trouble of having to worry about small kids while holidaying. You might want to wait until your kids are a bit older - just so they can experience the vacation and actually remember it. ...
Avoiding Burnout During the School Year
Thank you Council For Responsible Nutrition for sponsoring this post. I am proud to be one of the 170 million Americans who take dietary supplements each year! As a teacher and a mom to three kids, I am very familiar with the mid-year burnout that often happens with students and teachers. There comes a point, usually sometime in March, where it feels like the day-to-day routine of school, homework, after school activities (and repeat the next ...
Adding a Dog to Our Family’s Budget
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DogChowDifference The kids wore me down. They wanted a dog. The husband wanted a dog. I was outnumbered, and despite the big fight I put up, Cocoa made his way into our home and our hearts. I was specific about what I was looking for in a dog (thinking my standards were well beyond what was possible and we wouldn't ...