This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBias My house is finally decorated! Once we returned from our Thanksgiving vacation we had SO much to do in preparations for Christmas. As with any holiday. a little bit of stress is involved when you think of holiday parties, recitals, school performances not to mention our normal everyday afterschool activities. My daughter had a basketball tournament Continue Reading
Celebrating the Holidays w/Mi Vida Shutterfly + a $50 Gift Card Giveaway #MiVidaShutterfly ad
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored safety campaign with DiMe Media and Shutterfly. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Capturing the *perfect* moment is something every mom strives for but what do you do after? I import my photos and back this holiday, use your favorite photos for Christmas cards, photo gifts and create prints to hang in your home or office. Personalized holiday cards are a must! It's a beautiful way to reflect on the end to a beautiful year and the Continue Reading
DIY Friday: Make Your Own Christmas Cards
Although many traditions have changed, writing Christmas cards is one tradition that continues to stay the same throughout the years. Christmas cards are the perfect things to send out to loved ones. This lets them know that they are thought of and gives you a chance to give them a snapshot of how your life is going. Although there are plenty of Christmas cards that you can buy at the store, nothing says that you care like making your own cards. Try this easy craft and send out some beautiful Continue Reading
Create a “Sweet” Halloween Trick or Treat Party Printable #TrickorSweet #ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TrickOrSweet #CollectiveBias Unlike some Mom's I'm not that crafty! Seriously, I wish I craft my Pinterest heart out but 1. I'm too lazy and 2. I'm usually low on cash this time of year. My oldest daughter not only had her 15th birthday but she also has homecoming this weekend which means we are budgeting the rest of the month. My son however, will have classroom parties and goodies to hand Continue Reading
Fall & Halloween Activities for Children – Holiday Inspired Printables
I love this time of year! You can start to feel the crisp air on your face and observe nature as it takes its course over the next few weeks. Aside from perfect temps, the holidays are just around the corner. Fall fun like hay rides, fairs and family reunions are among us as well as spooky Halloween activities. Whether you're in the car traveling to your next holiday party or spending the afternoon indoors on a wet afternoon, having a selection of printables on hand can keep your little ones Continue Reading
Give Your Valentine a Fun, Lunch Box Note – Free Valentine’s Day Printable
Today we are sharing our free, exclusive Speaking of Love printable. Just click on the file, print and hang in your office, classroom or add as a love note to your little one's lunch box. Enjoy! Continue Reading
Whoo Loves You – Valentines Graphic & Printable
Today we wanted to share the Valentines love with our readers by including a fun valentines graphic and matching printable. You can send this to your favorite Facebook Friend, Twitter Pal or kiddo. Our free, exclusive Whoo Loves-You Printable can be found here as well. Just use the link and print for your home, office or classroom. Your little one will love having this sweet message in his or her lunch box or taped to the fridge at home. How do you send sweet messages to your spouse or kids Continue Reading
Must-Have Gadgets for Traveling Family
All links contain redirect to an Amazon Affiliate link. Items chosen are based off of items I already have, want or highly rated in Amazon Looking for a creative gift for your loved one? Why not give them the gift of family travel?!? I would love to gift an experience of a lifetime but I'm short on cash. Ha!! Instead, I like to give those that travel, something you wouldn't buy for themselves when they took their new family journey. This list is part wish list, part items I love and those that Continue Reading
Christmas and the Red Dress #RememberWhen
Disclosure: I was compensated for my time on sharing the YesVideo holiday deadlines. All opinions and family memories are 100% my own. When I think of Christmas memories, I always think of my grandparents. My grandmother would bake holiday treats for friends & family while my grandfather would search the sales ads for Christmas dinner items. Grandpa would always assist in gift buying which made my grandmother's life somewhat easier during the holidays. My grandmother was famous for Continue Reading
Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle
Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading
25 Days of Elf on the Shelf
Recently I have had a few Facebook friends ask about Elf on the Shelf ideas. I wanted to let my readers know I will be doing a 25 days of Elf on the Shelf SOON!! Prior to that, I will also be doing a Elf on the Shelf - Smoky Mountain Christmas Travel Series. I am so excited about the series and know your family will enjoy it as well. Make sure to check back and please feel free to share this sneak peek image on Pinterest and other social media sites. Your friends will enjoy adding it to Continue Reading
Save Big! Kitchen-Aid Savor the Savings Event
This is sponsored content in partnership with @KitchenAidUSA and Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own. Major kitchen appliances are one of the most important household investments we make. The holidays, our kitchen and family go hand in hand, so we need to make sure we have top quality appliances that can make our lives easier. Right now you can Fall Into Savings with the KitchenAid® Savor the Savings Event and get additional savings when purchasing a new Continue Reading