Now that my twin girls are officially tweens, they have been showing a lot more interest in fashion and style. They love shopping at Justice -- the #1 destination for all things tween girls. The cool thing about Justice is it has SO much more than just clothes. There are super-cool accessories, room decor, and now graphic novels and an original video series from Justice Studios, the new … [Read more...]
My Interview with Barry Watson from Date My Dad
Earlier this month, I attended Mom 2.0 Summit, a conference for bloggers and social media influencers. This was my third time going, and as always, it did not disappoint. I had a great time learning and networking with other influencers, as well as brands. I also had the amazing opportunity to interview Barry Watson, best known for his roles on 7th Heaven, What About Brian, Samantha Who?, and … [Read more...]
Just in Time for Easter: Kids Movie Deals at Best Buy
Have you heard the awesome news? The movie Sing was recently released on DVD + Blu-ray + Digital HD! We missed seeing the movie in theaters, so my kids couldn't wait for it to come out on video. We watched it the other night as a family and shared plenty of laughs. Not only is it super funny and enjoyable for the whole family, it also has a great message. It's definitely a must-see! The … [Read more...]
Folgers Jingle Contest – Enter for a Chance to WIN $25,000!
This post was sponsored by Folgers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsement and testimonials in advertising. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I can't live without coffee. I love the … [Read more...]
NOW That’s What I Call Music! NOW 60 Album + Track List
It's hard to believe that the first NOW That's What I Call Music! album was released in the U.S. in 1998. I remember jamming to to songs like, "As Long as You Love Me" by the Backstreet Boys and "All My Life" by K-Ci and Jojo with my high school friends. Ahhh the good ol' days. Fast forward 18 years, and NOW That's What I Call Music! just released Vol. 60 and is quickly approaching 100 million … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with Mario & Sonic
The 2016 Olympic Games are almost here! On August 5 the Opening Ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. My family can't wait for the fun to begin! In the meantime, my kids have been having a blast playing Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on their Nintendo 3DS. It's a great game to boost excitement and help kids learn more about the Olympics! We may not be able to … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re busy getting ready for hosting family and friends during one of the most joyous seasons of the year. I’ve compiled my best tips and tricks for hosting without stressing, and with a bit of planning, shortcuts, and awesome décor, your guests will be poised to have the best celebration ever -- and so will … [Read more...]
Fun Treats to Celebrate The Peanuts Movie {Printables Included}
I have fond childhood memories of Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang. I grew up watching the holiday-inspired shows that aired on TV and I loved reading the Peanuts comic strip in the Sunday newspaper. Now that I have kids of my own, I have had a lot of fun introducing them to some of my childhood favorites, like A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. They … [Read more...]
The Best Tech for Your Gaming Needs
One of the hardest things about running a small household is figuring out how to keep everybody entertained. Holidays and day trips are fairly easy to plan, but they can add up quickly. That’s why video games often come to the rescue! Games for the Whole Family Back in the old days, families used to huddle around tables playing board games, such as Monopoly and Scrabble. But things have changed … [Read more...]
Discover’s “Surprise” Super Bowl Commercial
The Super Bowl may be over but people are still talking about the commercials. Love them or hate them, they have a way of keeping you glued to your seat during the big game. And if you're like me, you don't really care about the game anyway -- you're just watching for the commercials! From adorable puppies to inspirational dads, this year's ads were some of the best I've seen in years. Many of … [Read more...]