A love of accessories often begins at a young age…with plastic necklaces, rhinestone tiaras and mom’s old costume jewelry. Soon, though, those introductory pieces lead to kids wanting their own bedazzled treasures. As pierced ears usher in collections of new earrings, other accessories soon follow as fashion fads lead the need for chokers, bangle bracelets and tiny toe rings. Unfortunately, while those cute and on-trend accessories might make a ...
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Dessert on the BBQ grill
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HONEY MAID Grahams, HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate and JET-PUFFED Marshmallows. Summer is just around the corner, despite winter taking its time and keeping NYC unseasonably cool this past week. I'm looking forward to so much- not waking up at 6 am to get everyone ready for school, not having to pack lunches, having my kids home and going on day trips, and, of course, BBQ season! We LOVE BBQs ...
Travel Tricks I’ve Learned With Three Kids
This post is part of a sponsored campaign. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Just one week left of school and we have already planned a few summer excursions. My kids can be amazing in the car, or they can be beasts. There is no in between and no real way to know how their temperament will be beforehand. We've had amazing car trips and trips that made us rethink ever traveling with them again. ...
It’s All About The STEM
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. So much has changed in the way of learning and education since I was in school. Now schools are focused on STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math because so many of the principles applied to those subjects are relevant in our day to day lives. STEM products aid in developing skills in those areas ...
Amazon has a New Benefit for EBT Card Holders!
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. One of the modern day conveniences is the ability to order just about anything you can think of on the internet and having it show up within 2 days, or even in just 2 hours! I've been an Amazon customer since their early beginnings and have watched the company evolve over the years. Once Amazon Prime ...
Bubble Fun with Teletubbies!
This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Bubbles... it doesn't matter how old or young you are, bubbles are always fascinating. I remember once sitting in the parking lot of a festival trying so desperately to calm my over-excited and tantruming-toddler. She was my first baby, and I was still learning all ...
Wholesome Dinners Were on the Table This Week, Courtesy of Gobble
Raise your hand if you cook a homemade gourmet meal every night. . . yeah, I didn't think so! I'll be honest, on the days I'm not excessively tired or being lazy, the only reason a "real" meal can't come together is that I simply don't have all the ingredients I need. If someone were to drop off groceries with every detail to make a delicious dinner, I wouldn't resort to our typical grilled chicken with a side of veggies, or our thrown-together ...
The Importance of Teaching Kids to Swim at a Young Age
This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Even before I had kids I knew that when I did become a mother, teaching my kids to swim early would be a priority. I'm not a swimmer, I never learned to swim, and if you ask my husband it's because witches don't float. Don't get me wrong, I love the water. Toss me in a pool any day and I'm in heaven, ...