Is your child ready to learn to read? Is she in school but struggling to pick up on reading? Does he loves to learn and you're looking for ways to encourage his love of reading? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this post today is for you! I'm so excited to tell you about a website I've recently started using that's been a great asset for helping my kids with their ... Read More
How to Save Money this Halloween {Plus Glow in the Dark Trunk or Treat Fun!}
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Flipp. All opinions and experiences are my own. We're just days away from Halloween! Have you purchased your supplies yet? If you're not careful, the costs associated with Halloween can rack up pretty quickly, but they don't have to! Use these quick tips to save the most on your Halloween shopping:Make a list! If you go shopping ... Read More
Arlo Pro Wireless Security Camera
The housing development where we live has a Facebook page where residents can discuss community events, etc. Recently we've taken notice of residents sharing about thefts, vandalism, and other small crimes taking place with increasing frequency. We've had safety concerns due to other past events but the thefts and vandalism helped us firmly decide to purchase an outdoor ... Read More
Back-To-School Shopping, Four Kids, $100 Budget
This is a sponsored back-to-school shopping haul post on behalf of Flipp. All opinions and experiences are my own. This year I will have a 2nd grader, kindergartner, and a preschooler...plus a tag-along toddler (since I homeschool my children and he wants to be just like his older siblings). Just because I homeschool, it doesn't mean that we don't buy back-to-school supplies ... Read More
How To Use Flipp {And Why You Should!}
I am a Flipp ambassador, however no monetary compensation was received for this post about Flipp and my favorite shopping list features. I just love it and know you will too! I started using the Flipp app in May and my grocery shopping hasn't been the same since! To put it simply, Flipp helps make my shopping a breeze! The app has literally revolutionized the way my husband ... Read More
10 Interesting Sleep Facts – And Why Sleep Matters
This is a sponsored post about why sleep matters on behalf of EarlySense Live.We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about sleep?Ten Interesting Sleep Facts1 in 4 married couples sleep in separate beds. Sleep experts have discovered a direct link between people’s favorite sleeping positions and their personalities. You can see ... Read More
How To Prepare Your Home For Guests
This post has been sponsored by Google, however all opinions are my own. It's the holiday season and you may be expecting guests! While it's fun to see family (or close friends) it can also be intimidating if you're concerned about their comfort and convenience. Every guest will be unique with their personal preferences. However, if you follow a few broad guidelines, you can ... Read More
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
This post has been sponsored by Google, however all opinions are my own. You may have noticed that we are between homes right now. We outgrew our townhouse and needed something bigger. (You know, four kids and all.) We put our townhouse on the market and, as luck would have it, we had a contract on it VERY quickly. This was both a tremendous blessing and a bit of a hurdle. We ... Read More
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For Every Adult & Teenager on Your List
Have you ever had a phone, tablet, Mac or PC break? Maybe you sent it through the washing machine or dropped it, or maybe you just lost it. It's happened to me (more than once) and I'd bet that it's happened to most of us at one time or another. It's pretty upsetting to have to purchase a new device, but it's downright devastating if the loss of that device also means the loss ... Read More
How a Quick Trip to CVS Pharmacy is Helping Me Motivate My Kids
You might remember that a few weeks ago I headed out to my local CVS Pharmacy to try out the new CVS Pay feature on the app. While I was there, I spotted something I just KNEW my kids would get excited over. Behold -- The Claw:My children spotted this beauty the second I walked in the door with it and immediately started asking to play it. Little did they know, I had ... Read More