This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De'Longhi. The opinions and text are all mine. Most mornings during the busy school year are hectic and breakfast is grab-and-go. The weekends are when we can sit down around the table as a family and enjoy each other and have more time for a substantial breakfast. My kids love homemade pancakes with sprinkles and fruit on the side, while my husband loves an onion, pepper, ...
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A Great Deal on the Nintendo 2DS!
You all know about my participating with Nintendo and how much I love their products. I'm so excited to announce that on August 25th a brand new white and red Nintendo 2DS system will be available at an amazing price point of $79.99. This system will come pre loaded with the New Super Mario Bros. 2 game. This is a great budget-friendly version that the whole family will love! There are some games we are pretty excited about, like Hey! PIKMIN, ...
The Grossey Gang Enters Their Third Season with 150 New Characters!
This post was sponsored by Moose Toys. All opinions are my own. When Shopkins first made their introduction, I didn't think it would be as popular as it was. As I watched my girls and their friends open up blind bag after blind bag I just didn't see the potential. Now Shopkins are as popular as ever, and the Grossery Gang is following suit in their third season. The third season of Grossery Gang joins the Moose Toys team with a launch of their ...
Did Arctic Zero Tickle Our Tastebuds?
My husband and I decided in March that we would take a healthier approach to our lifestyle by limiting certain foods. Combined, we've lost over 50 pounds and generally feel better, have more energy, and see food differently. While we are constantly reminded of the reward of satisfying our taste buds, we're also faced with the reward of feeling better and keeping our caloric intake low. We generally can't have it both ways, we need to make that ...
Who Says Dental Hygiene Can’t be Fun!?
This post and party were sponsored by ACT Kids Toothpaste but all thoughts and opinions are my own Teaching our kids about dental hygiene has always been an easy topic in our home. My girls started brushing their teeth from the time their first teeth sprouted, and it's something they enjoyed as babies and has developed into one of their best habits now that they are big kids. There's a running joke that my middle child will grow up to be a ...
Summer Travels With Nintendo 3DS and Ever Oasis Review
Product provided for inclusion. All opinions are my own. Summer travels are in full swing and we just got back from a quick getaway down south. As we are gearing up for another mini-trip, my oldest and middle daughter always make sure to bring along their Nintendo 3DS consoles to keep themselves occupied. It reminds me so much of when I was a kid and traveled with my Gameboy! The latest game in our rotation is called Ever Oasis and has an ...
McDonald’s Offers All Day Breakfast Options for our Lazy Summer Mornings!
This post was sponsored by McDonald’s as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We just got back from a 10-day long road trip down south with my little ones and whew, I'm EXHAUSTED! We spent a week in Charleston with family and explored everything the beautiful city has to offer. The car ride back home? Not so fun, and we all need a vacation from our vacation. We've gone full summer ...
Watermelon Margarita Cupcake Recipe
What happens when you combine your favorite treat with your favorite drink? Well, that would be a Watermelon Margarita Cupcake! These delicious sweet treats are the perfect dessert for your summer BBQs and sure to impress your adult guests. For a kid friendly version, leave out the tequila! [recipe] ...