I am a member of the Rayovac Power Bloggers and receive product and compensation for my involvement but all opinions are my own. Independence Day is all about celebrating our country’s freedom and while many celebrations include parades and barbecues before the night culminates with brilliant fireworks displays, the holiday isn’t so much fun for…
Creating a Fort for Outdoor Summer Adventures and Backyard Fun #EarthtoEcho
Content created for this post is sponsored by Relativity Media. Summer is time for lots of outdoor fun and we’re always looking for new things to do that allow us to spend more time in the great outdoors. Since my kids are huge fans of indoor blanket forts during the cold weather months, we created…
Stream Educational Ad-Free National Geographic Kids Content via Roku (w giveaway)
National Geographic launched a paid National Geographic Kids streaming channel on Roku with high-quality content available ad-free for kids ages 2-11 via Roku. With a variety of content including a children’s travel show called Are We There Yet, series called Making Stuff the show focuses on how things are made, children’s survival show called Survive…
Wayfair Daily Sales: Deep Discounts Delivered Directly to Your Inbox
There are always areas around the house that I’m looking to spruce up but I find that I’m constrained by time and budget. Whether turning small corners into usable spaces or creating outdoor living spaces in our backyard, I’m always on the hunt for just the right thing. I spend most of my time shopping…
5 Summer Reading Programs for Kids plus Kindle Paperwhite & $50 Amazon GC Giveaway!
With school out and summer officially here, we’re enjoying more leisurely days with a bit more time to read. The kids love summer because they have more time to read the books they love to read. I love to see the titles they choose and am happy as long as they’re reading something. Anything! It…
Roku’s Streaming Stick Gives Your HDTV Access to the Internet
Roku’s Streaming Stick ($49) turns your HDTV into a streaming powerhouse. This small HDMI stick plugs into your TV and gives you access to streaming content from many of the top providers on the internet. Roku has been making streaming TV boxes for a long time and has developed quite a following. Some owners are…
Kia Embraces Luxury With K900 Sedan
In an impressive move to compete with car brands known for luxury, Kia Motors America expands their car lineup with the 2015 Kia K900. At first glance, the front details may remind you of the front of a Jaguar F-Type while side body styling is a bit reminiscent of a BMW 6 Series. This is all…
11 Ways to Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner’s 200th Anniversary
This is part of a sponsored post written on behalf of Macy’s. This year our nation will celebrate the Star Spangled Banner’s 200th anniversary on September 14. In anticipation of our National Anthem’s anniversary, bicentennial celebrations kicked off in Washington, D.C. this weekend where Flag Day events included Raise It Up! Anthem for America Concert…
Test Your Home Fire Safety Knowledge & Help Me Win Smoke Alarms for My Community
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Kidde. How much do you know about home fire safety and is it enough to keep your family safe? In honor of June being Home Safety Month, Kidde created a brief Home Safety Challenge online quiz to test your fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety. When you take…
Tech Savvy Graduation Gifts from Best Buy
This is a sponsored post for Best Buy. As a former teacher, one of the most rewarding parts of my profession is hearing about the success of my former students throughout the years. Running into my former first grade families while out doing errands or seeing the name of a former student in the newspaper…
