I've had a ton of fun wrapping presents with my girls these past two days. While it's unfortunate they are sick and couldn't attend school, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spend time together and get some stuff done before the big day. I took each girl one at a time into the kitchen to help me wrap a present while the other girl kept their little brother busy and away from the big mess of wrapping paper, labels, and ribbon. It ...
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We’re Dreaming of a PJ Masks Christmas
Are you almost done with your holiday shopping? I am, but I'm not. I should be done - my credit cards and my husband tell me I'm done. I've crossed everyone off my list, but then I see a sale or something I know someone will love in addition to what I've already purchased and I just have no restraint. Like when my preschooler said she wanted to get her BFF a pair of PJ Masks pajamas. How can I ignore that request, especially when I'm trying to ...
Gifts for the Entertainer from Hamilton Beach
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Hamilton Beach. All opinions are my own. When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I think it's safe to say I've tried them all, or at least many of them. I can tell you what you NEED in your kitchen, what you WANT in your kitchen, and what you shouldn't even bother with. I've tried things from high end brands to cheaper finds and have been wowed, disappointed, and indifferent. When it comes to shopping this ...
Fueling up at Dunkin’ Donuts With a Yummy Breakfast Sandwich
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Dunkin' Donuts. Every morning, rain or shine, after dropping the girls off at school there is a general understanding amongst the moms. We greet each other and almost in unison we ask, "Dunkin?" The answer is never "no," as we all need our coffee and breakfast to fuel us for what lies ahead between drop off and pick up. One by one we place our orders, and while many of the parents stick to ...
Nintendo Releases the NES Classic Edition Game Console!
If you're a Nintendo nerd like me then you can't wait to get your hands on the new NES Classic Edition game console. I use the term "new" loosely because it's a new system but features all the old classics Nintendo started off with. The NES Classic is a small console, fitting in my hand but packs a punch! With 30 classic titles there's a whole lot of nostalgia in this small package! I just know we all have our own favorite that we can't wait ...
All Aboard The Whittle Shortline!
When I first found out we were adding a little boy to our all-girl broad, I wasn't sure how he would fit in with the tulle, glitter, and tutus. How would our dynamic change, and more important- how do we add boy inspired toys to the mix? Now, before you get all "there's no such thing as boy and girl toys" on me, let me be clear that my middle daughter loves her super heroes and has a spiderman thermos, backpack, and even had a birthday party in ...
What’s all the fuss about when it comes to baby bottles?
Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Philips Avent via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Philips Avent or Momtrends. I had it all figured out by the time my third baby was born, or so I thought. My son was supposed to be the baby that slept without having to be rocked, the infant that enjoyed being in his crib, and the child that ate everything we put in ...
Will Early Introduction of Certain Foods Prevent Allergies?
This post was sponsored by Aralyte. All opinions and experiences are my own and may differ from yours. Be sure to speak to your doctor before starting a new regimen. With so much attention and knowledge about food allergies, it's easy to become so wrapped up in fear for your kids that you are afraid to try new things. As a person with food allergies myself, I spent years in fear that something I eat may trigger a reaction. Although ...