This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Wayfair.com The standard desk, chair, bed, and bookshelf that come standard in most college dorm rooms are anything but unique but it’s easy to inject personality into a room with a few key pieces. Rather than waiting to see what’s available locally, now is a great…
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Changing the Face of Pet Adoption Through the One Picture Saves a Life Campaign
Would you adopt a dog that you didn’t find attractive? I didn’t think so and honestly, I probably wouldn’t either. Sadly for many dogs, one photo is all they get to introduce themselves to you as rescue groups and shelters look to place them in loving homes for a fresh start. When we were ready…
Meet the Author at An Evening With Jodi Picoult in DC on August 6
DC area fans of Jodi Picoult who have enjoyed her books with themes about family, love, and relationships are invited to join the author for a special evening on August 6 that will include dinner, wine and chocolate tasting, and to be among the first in the country to receive her new fall novel, Leaving…
Content to Keep Young Minds Active via Netflix Streaming
Winter’s chill and the endless snow we seemed to get at the start of the year is a distant memory as we’re in the thick of summer’s hot and humid days. In between camp, time at the pool, completing summer packets from school, there are times where my two kids just need a break from…
Incase DSLR Pro Pack Backpack Carries Camera Bodies, Lenses & Tech Gadgets Safely and in Style (w. giveaway)
Finding the right bag to hold various gadgets during travel can be like a search for the Holy Grail and while I’ve been pretty happy with the same backpack for the past 5 years, adding my Samsung NX30 camera and lenses to the mix presented a new sort of challenge that has been solved by…
Wubble Bubble Ball: Giant Bubble-Like Fun for Outside Play
With an eagle eye for anything that comes to our home for review, my son immediately spotted the Wubble Bubble Ball box. “Looks like a bubble, plays like a ball?” he read aloud. “What IS this and when do we get to open it?” Formerly an as-seen-on-TV exclusive, the Wubble Bubble Ball is now available at…
Good Vacation Gone Bad? Win a Vacation Do-Over & $10K from Choice Hotels #VacayGoneCrayCray
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Choice Hotels. As much as we look forward to vacations, sometimes they don’t turn out like we hope and leave us wishing we could turn back time and do them over again. I’ve had my fair share of vacation misadventures like the spring break getaway to Florida…
Fandango Family Wants to Take You to the Movies (flash giveaway Planes: Fire & Rescue ticket giveaway for DC readers!)
Fandango may be a convenient way to guarantee that the movie you want to see doesn’t sell out for the time you want to see it but Fandango.com also offers a wealth of resources including helpful features and guides like Fandango Family. From Summer Movies, new movie sound technology like Dolby Atmos, and videos such…
Brightening Up Outdoor Spaces for a Posh Poolside Dining Experience
This is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s. Summer is far from over and if you’re like our family and still spending lots of time at the pool, it’s not too late to upgrade your poolside table with a few key pieces for a more posh dining experience. While your mind may drift to…
Take #Responsibility to Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July
Fourth of July weekend means lots of red, white, and blue, fireworks, and outdoor barbecues with refreshing beverages. Before you enjoy a fun filled weekend, please take a minute to watch this short video (it’s less than a minute long!) from The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (FAAR) that reminds all of us that fun that…
