Every December there are certain family traditions that we enjoy leading up to the holidays. Some traditions, such as baking Christmas cookies together, are ones that are from my childhood that I’ve loved sharing with our children but through the years we’ve lived in the Washington, D.C. area, we’ve also added some of our own…
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GIVEAWAY: Code Master & Laser Maze, Jr. from ThinkFun
I love gifts that empower young minds through play, especially ones that get kids thinking and learning without them even realizing it. With a passion for challenging kids through engaging games, brainteasers, and puzzles that sharpen their minds, ThinkFun stimulates brain development while keeping learning fun. I love that ThinkFun offers something for everyone. ThinkFun…
Control Lights & Other Devices Wirelessly with Caseta by Lutron
Lutron’s Caseta wireless lighting system allows you to automate the task of turning on and off lights and other devices in your house with their mobile app. The Caseta system is composed of a base station and remote modules. The base station plugs into your ethernet network and interfaces between the Caseta wireless devices and the…
GIVEAWAY: National Geographic Kids or Little Kids Magazine Subscription
A long time favorite and featured in previous gift guides, National Geographic magazines for kids make a wonderful holiday gift. Educational, affordable, and a gift that kids truly enjoy when they arrive in the mailbox each year, National Geographic Kids Magazine and National Geographic Little Kids Magazine ($15 for a year)provide learning through engaging age appropriate…
How to Give Memorable Experiences as Holiday Gifts (w giveaway)
This post is sponsored by LivingSocial Everyone has a hard to shop for somebody on their list who seems to have everything they need. What do you get them? Think beyond material goods and focus on experiences that will provide lasting memories without the clutter. Shopping for experiences for friends and relatives who live across…
12 Reasons to Love Netflix (w giveaway)
The days before streaming are like a distant memory for all of us and Netflix has forever changed the way we watch content. But why do we love it so? Here are just 12 of the reasons why I love Netflix. Endless content for everyone Separate profiles for everyone in the family Family friendly movies…
Delicious Meals Made Easy with Black + Decker’s 6.5 Quart Multicooker
This is a sponsored post It’s that time of the year where easy to make comfort food is a busy parent’s best friend especially when you walk into a house full of delicious smells at the end of a long day. With just a few minutes of meal planning and quick prep work before you…
#FashionIRL: How I Bought, Wore & Shared My Boots to Become #ohsofamous
It’s that time of year in the DC Metro area when we could be enjoying a gorgeous fall day one day and the next brings a taste of winter before we have a chance to switch to flannel sheets on the bed and need a down coat over a favorite sweater. Despite a constantly changing…
3 Tips for Establishing Bedtime Routines #5MoreMinutes
At some point, almost every parent deals with bedtime battles due to stall tactics but if you’re among the 40% whose kids go to bed when asked, congratulations! Consider yourself lucky because more than 60% of parents worldwide deal with kids’ stall tactics before bed. This universal problem of bedtime excuses add up to nearly…
