This is a sponsored post Six months ago my 13 year old, Emily, became a Safe Sitter Certified babysitter. In a short time she’s become a neighborhood favorite, often receiving multiple requests a week for after school coverage, weekend date nights, and last minute playdates when busy parents find themselves needing an extra set of hands…
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8 Things Kids Can Learn from a Brewery Tour
Yes, I am the kind of parent that brings their kids on a brewery tour and I didn’t do it just for the free beer. In fact, I skipped the samples all together which might make you wonder why I even bothered to go at all. When I was planning family activities for our spring…
DanTDM Creates a Big Scene as a YouTube Red Original Series (w DC ticket giveaway)
Chances are if you have a Minecraft lover in your house, they’ve heard of DanTDM and they’re probably pretty excited that he’s currently touring in the United States AND his YouTube Red Original Series, Dan TDM Creates a Big Scene, launches tomorrow— Friday, April 7! If you’re not sure who I’m talking about, Dan Middleton, is…
How to Save Big on Samsung Kitchen Appliances at Best Buy
This is a sponsored post Every year I attend CES, I get appliance envy and this year was no different. Sitting in Samsung’s press conference I anxiously awaited the announcement about their newest appliances and wasn’t disappointed. Suddenly I was dreaming about upgrading our refrigerator, range, and washer and dryer.
7 Travel Must-Haves for Your Next Family Vacation
How does family travel make you feel? Excited, eager, nervous, or terrified? If traveling with kids seems exhilarating, yet terrifying, that’s because it’s part of the adventure! I’m a big believer in saving money to create memories and opportunities to experience something different through travel but traveling doesn’t always have to mean hopping on a…
Beauty and the Beast: 5 Things to Do Before You Go & 3 Topics to Discuss After the Movie
Beauty and the Beast isn’t just another princess movie. Beyond the castle and the gorgeous gown is a story that conveys strong themes that empower the next generation of girls while teaching our boys to honor and respect strong women. Despite being the tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast has grown up…
Blossom, Bubbles & Buttercup: The Powerpuff Girls Are on Hulu! (w giveaway & #RealLifePowerpuff Sweeps)
This is a sponsored post Do you remember Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup? The Powerpuff Girls that you remember from the late 90s animated television series are back for a new generation to enjoy on Hulu, the only place to find the full classic series.
How a Scary Drive Home from a Ski Trip Almost Led to Buying a Kia Sorento and Why it’s on My Short List of Cars I Love
Imagine driving down a highway cutting through a remote part of the state late at night while snow is hitting the windshield. The temperatures hover just below freezing so frozen flakes swirl below the tires who roll along the white salt treated road. The interior of the car is warm, cozy, and sleep inducing for…
2017 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts to Set Their Hearts Aflutter
While Valentine’s Day is a single day about love, I think we could all agree that it’s always important to love and celebrate those we hold near and dear to our hearts. Whether an immediate family member, relative, or a close friend who happens to provide kindness during a time you need it most, Valentine’s…
5 Tips for Making Family Movie Nights a Bonding Experience in the Digital Age
The days when we used to all sit around snuggled on the couch with favorite snacks as we watched a movie together seem to be disappearing. As sad as this might be, it’s reflective of how the way our family consumes content has changed as our kids have grown up and the way that digital…
