The first day of school really snuck up on me this year! I usually start getting my kids on a back to school bedtime routine a couple weeks ahead of time. We have been so busy, it was impossible to get a jump start on their sleep routine before school started this time around. Unfortunately, my kids are still on their summer stay-up-late-and-sleep-in routine. It's time for them to adjust to our school year's go-to-bed-early, wake-up-early ...
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Deliciously Weird Sandwich Recipes Your Family Will Love
We have partnered with Mirum Shopper to share Strangewich sandwich recipes. All opinions are my own. My kids have eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches pretty much every day this summer. So when I told them we were going to change things up by making a Strangewich recipe, they got a little confused. What in the world is a Strangewich? It sounds like something weird, and it is weird... deliciously weird! We picked out two of ...
Is Your Cat a Picky Eater? Give Weruva Cat Food a Try
Weruva helped us celebrate International Cat Day (August 8th) by sending us a kitty care package filled with Weruva cat food. Our new kitty is the first cat ever for my family. She adopted us a few months ago. We still have a lot to learn about Kitty's likes and dislikes. She can be picky about just about everything from her toys to her food. I was excited to see what her reaction would be to a new kind of gluten and grain free cat food made ...
LEGO City Coast Guard Headquarters Set + 6 Can Win a LEGO City Adventures Prize Pack
This post has been sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. LEGO City Coast Guard Headquarters is one of the ultimate LEGO sets around! New in Summer 2017, this 792-piece set is endless hours of fun. The Coast Guard Headquarters set features two levels, office rooms, a ship with an opening bridge and deck, moving radar dish and searchlight, medical area, a rescue craft, a helicopter with helipad, a speedboat, and a ...
Expert Parenting Tips: How To Soothe a Newborn Baby + Graco EveryWay Soother GIVEAWAY ($199 Value)
Having a baby changes everything. One of the biggest changes is the amount of sleep you get when you live with a newborn baby. Parents everywhere turn to sleep coach Kim West, LCSW-C, better known as The Sleep Lady, to learn how they and their child can get a good night's sleep. Graco asked The Sleep Lady to share the following soothing tips for a newborn up to a 6-month-old: ...
Keep Kids Entertained With The Best Kids’ TV Shows on Hulu
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Can you believe summer vacation is almost over? We are making the most of the kids’ time off from school with mini vacations, pool days, and chilling out together at home. Last week, my kids discovered the joys of streaming their favorite TV shows on Hulu. Hulu has the top kids’ shows from Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Sprout. There’s plenty of ...
7 Practical Tips for Growing a Green Family | Sustainability Made Simple (Prize Pack Giveaway)
Sometimes I wonder if my family is doing enough to go green. We try to do the obvious stuff like recycling and not letting the water run while we brush our teeth. But, I feel like there's probably a lot more we could and should do to become a green family. That's why I was excited to get a copy of the book Sustainability Made Simple: Small Changes for Big Impact by environmental experts Rosaly Bird and Lauren DeMates for review. Sustainability ...
If You Love Football Facts, THE FOOTBALL FANBOOK is the Book For You (Plus a Giveaway!)
If you love football facts, THE FOOTBALL FANBOOK by Gary Gramling from Sports Illustrated Kids is for you. My son enjoys reading sports books for kids, especially anything related to football. We received a review copy of The Football Fanbook and quickly realized this book is a great read for football fans of all ages (not just the kids!) Inside is "Everything You Need to Become a Gridiron Know-It-All. Lingo, Trivia, Stats, Skills." Football ...
Brush Pen Lettering Book Review
If you are looking for a book to help you learn hand lettering, Brush Pen Lettering by Grace Song is an excellent choice. I have read many books about brush pen lettering, and can tell you this book has a lot to offer. Thank you to Ulysses Press for providing me with a review copy. In Brush Pen Lettering, Grace Song explains how to get started in the art of brush pen lettering. The book includes step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, ...
