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…
Nut-Free Cookies for Class Parties Make My Room Parent Self Rejoice
End of the year celebrations can be a little less fun for room parents and kids alike if there are food allergies, especially nut allergies and sensitivities that prohibit kids from having the same treats that their peers are enjoying. My 8 collective years of room parent experience (double duty as room mom for both…
Tips & Tools to Help High School Students & Parents with Post-Graduation Anxiety
It’s that time of year when high school seniors are graduating and as exciting as the time is, it’s one filled with mixed emotions. I remember celebrating my accomplishments while being a little anxious about what was coming next. After all, I was moving across the country for college and away from the place that…
Where Do Babies Come From? The Baby Tree Provides Age Appropriate Answers for Young Kids
This content was created as part of a sponsored campaign. If your child hasn’t already asked “Where do babies come from?,” they will! My husband and I have always been honest with our kids but tend to provide enough information that would help them make sense of the question in an age-appropriate way. It’s not…
