Celebrating these movies being released on DVD on February 28 we are giving one lucky winner an awesome prize pack of these movie gift sets. PAW Patrol includes the following episodes: Pups Save the Sea Turtles/ Pups and the Very Big Baby Pups and the Kitty-tastrophe/ Pups Save a Train Pup Pup Boogie/ Pups in a Fog […]
Awesome Features of the Mazda CX-9
I was given complimentary use of this car in exchange for my review. All opinions are completely my own. Yours may differ. Over Christmas break we took a trip to visit my parents. We were lucky to be able to drive the 2016 Mazda CX-9 during the duration of our trip. We were gone for almost […]
You’re a ‘Beary’ Good Friend, Valentine
It’s our favorite time of year – time to make cheesy homemade Valentine’s. My kids look forward to this every year. My husband and I come up with several ideas and they decide which they want to take to school. This year the overwhelming favorite from all our options was this darling paper bear cut […]
Recipes
Grilled Very Berry Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
I’ve always been a fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My husband ate one everyday of his elementary, middle and high school life. My children now take peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to school with them most days. My sandwiches, however, were relatively boring. It wasn’t until a recent trip to my parents house […]
3 Easy Cookie Hacks
I love giving out treats to our friends, neighbors and teachers for the holidays. It might seem like a simple gift but I feel like the time and energy that I put into baking should show these people that we appreciate them and are thinking of them. With Betty Crocker cookie mixes it’s easy […]
Baked Spaghetti Pie
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampaignHashtag #CollectiveBias One of the best things about combining two households after marriage is acquiring new recipe ideas from your spouse. When my husband and I were dating I would eat at his house a lot. This helped […]
Pokemon Poke Ball POPS
It seems Pokemon Go has taken over the world. This very fun game has definitely captured my family’s attention. We have had a lot of fun going to different parks around town trying to catch new Pokemon. The first time Pokemon came around my husband and I didn’t care much about it. It seemed like […]
Crafts
You’re a ‘Beary’ Good Friend, Valentine
It’s our favorite time of year – time to make cheesy homemade Valentine’s. My kids look forward to this every year. My husband and I come up with several ideas and they decide which they want to take to school. This year the overwhelming favorite from all our options was this darling paper bear cut […]
You’re the Star of my Show Valentine
It may be true that at your child’s Valentine’s Day party there is going to be so much junk food that you don’t want to contribute to that with the Valentine they hand out. In the past I hadn’t ever really thought the amounts of sugar until I helped with the party. Last year the […]
Robot Valentine Mailbox
My kids love going all out for their Valentine’s Day mailboxes. Once Christmas wraps up discussions begin on what theme they want their mailbox to be. At our schools the kids have a big Valentine’s Day party and so each child brings a “mailbox” to collect their Valentines from their classmates. My son was […]
You Brighten My Day Valentine Card
Sometimes a Valentine’s Day card doesn’t have a play on words (like our Starburst or Airheads cards) with the candy at all. Sometimes the color of the candy offers the inspiration. Perfectly yellow, little drops of sunshine inspired our “You Brighten My Day” Valentine card. These cute handouts will be for my son’s Kindergarten class. […]
Travel
Making Your Florida Road Trip a Reality
Florida is a beautiful state known for its warm weather, sandy beaches and diverse culture. For those who live in a colder climate, it can be the perfect destination for those looking to escape the cold and snow. However, there is truly never a bad time to visit Disney World or take in a Jacksonville […]
Omaha Family Vacation Just got Cheaper
As one final trip before summer ends and we head back to school my family took an #OmahaWeekend vacation in Nebraska. Visit Omaha reached out to me to tell me about their new Omaha Savings App and invited my family to come enjoy some of the attractions that are featured on that app. We were so […]
Fun Family Stops in Kansas City, Kansas
In June I had the pleasure of accompanying Visit Kansas City, Kansas on a press trip. It was a lot of fun to stay somewhat local and explore locations I’d never been before. All of our stops were perfect for families and got added to my family’s summer bucket list. I want to share with […]
American Girls Go Royal
I had no idea that my local American Girl store (and all American Girl stores) had fun events for girls and their dolls until Visit Overland Park emailed me inviting my family to a special Royal event. My family was invited to visit the American Girl store in the Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, KS where my […]
Health
Emergency Room vs Urgent Care: Where to go
As a CMHMoms Ambassador, this post has been sponsored, however, all opinions and experiences are my own. Yours may differ. I don’t know about you, but emergencies in my house happen around the weekends or at night; basically inconvenient times. Usually, there are only two options when it comes to where to take myself or […]
TUNG Brush Review
TUNG Brush I received the TUNG Brush in exchange for this post, however all opinions are 100% my own. Have you ever been frustrated by the smell of your breath, even AFTER brushing? Unfortunately, this is because your tongue has bacteria all over it! This bacteria can cause bad breath, even if you brush your […]
Back to School Sleep for Success Tips
As a Children’s Mercy Mom’s Ambassador I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. I know sometimes it is hard to keep your regular schedules and routines during the summer, but as back to school time approaches it would be a good idea to start returning to the regular routine so by […]
Let’s Feed Kansas City
This post is sponsored by Harvesters – The Community Food Network. For more information, visit harvesters.org.All opinions are my own. On several occasions throughout the year it seems we have the opportunity to donate food to different food banks or programs that are helping feed those in need in the community. Here in Kansas City […]
