Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Breast Cancer Alliance. All opinions and experiences are my own, and the information in this post is not meant to treat or diagnose illnesses. Three years ago my world nearly came crashing down. While I had just had my son and this should have been a happy time, we found out my grandmother, a 20 year breast cancer survivor, broke her hip for the second time and was diagnosed with late ...
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Maxi the Taxi Dog is in Our Living Room! Find out How You Can Win a Trip to NYC!
Dislosure: This post was brought to you by . All opnions are my own. Fostering a love for reading has always been an important "mom goal" of mine. My husband is an avid reader, and while I used to love getting lost in a book as a child, I somehow lost my love for reading during High School and college years. Within the past five years, I've finally found the drive to read books again. All it took was one book to remind me how much I loved ...
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze Is Here for the Nintendo Switch!
Disclosure: Review Copy provided for Inclusion My love for all things Nintendo is deep-rooted in all the fun memories I made growing up playing Nintendo. I still get giddy over every new game that's released that has a nostalgic tie to my childhood, like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Nintendo Switch. You see, when I was younger, my brother and I wanted a Super Nintendo system SO BAD. Our parents couldn't afford one, ...
The Difference Between Earbuds and Noise Canceling Headphones
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I always thought all headphones were made the same, but I finally learned the difference this summer. I'm used to the flimsy earbuds that fit into my bag and are easy to take on the go with me, but I still hear everything going on around me. I find it hard to focus on what I'm listening to, ...
3 Month Post-Op, My Microdiscectomy Experience
It's been 3 months since I've had my microdiscectomy. I had initially planned to document my entire journey post spine surgery, but I've been busy doing everything I couldn't do for nearly a year! Just for reference, exactly a year ago I took my family to Disney World and had to be on steroids and pain meds just to get through the trip. I remember crying to my husband as we exited Magic Kingdom for the last time on our trip. I felt it would be ...
Playmobile Explorers offers Their Hidden Temple with T Rex for hours of fun
In our household, pretend play is highly regarded. I think it's so important for kids to use their imaginations and it's always interesting to hear the story lines they come up with when given toys. Some of our favorite creative and pretend play toys comes from Playmobil, who produces quality toys that last for many years. Our latest set from Playmobil is the Playmobil Explorers Hidden Temple with T-Rex. I knew my little guy would love this set, ...
Go Vacation for Nintendo Switch is the Perfect Cure for a Rainy Day
Disclosure: Game provided for review. All opinions are my own. My family is big on adventures together. We love to travel and explore new places, while also revisiting destinations that left us with happy memories in the past. With the new school year starting in just a few days, we already have a few trips planned this year to break up the mundane routine of school, homework, dinner, repeat. Unfortunately, traveling can get quite expensive ...
Home Security Has Never Been Easier!
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Home security has been a constant discussion between my husband and I. We have installed a home alarm system, and have been exploring our options when it comes to video surveillance for our home. We wanted the capability to easily monitor our home when we are away, as well as have a high-quality camera that can easily identify any issues going on around our home. ...