2024-01-01 22:31
Like for many people, inflation has hit us hard. We’ve had to change our spending habits, change vacation and entertainment plans, and try to find any ways we can to make our money wor… Read More
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2023-12-02 20:37
We were sent products in exchange for a place in our Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for a perfect stocking stuffer this year for the makeup lover in your life I’d love to… Read More
2023-12-01 22:25
We were sent this item in exchange for a place in our Holiday Gift Guide.
This time of year can be hard for many, and I am one of those people. Still, it isn’t like there isn’t… Read More
2023-11-22 21:30
Note, these products were sent for review purposes and inclusion in my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.
As someone who has a hard time with the holidays, both with eating a lot due to how much I lo… Read More
2023-11-07 22:19
As summer comes to an end, kids go back to school, and the weather turns colder, we start to prep for the hustle and bustle of the many holidays that occupy autumn and winter. Like many pe… Read More
2023-10-03 09:00
Happy fall everyone! It’s been awhile since a giveaway was posted here, but I thought I’d get back into that once again! This time you can win $150 via paypal!
Welcome to the $1… Read More
2023-08-25 19:00
Many people love their shoes, but getting pain when walking can really put a damper in the love of being active day to day. Activities like walking, running, dancing, and simply going… Read More
2023-08-02 18:29
Make sure your family’s finances are stable, even during a career change
A career change can be an exciting time, but that excitement also comes with a little bit of stress. Especiall… Read More
2023-06-25 23:06
As you know, life is full of uncertainties, and while we can’t predict the future, we can all take steps to protect our loved ones from financial hardship once we’re no longer a… Read More
2023-04-13 23:57
Take advantage of military benefits and other investments to make sure that your family’s finances are secure
As a military family, managing finances is a big responsibility. No matt… Read More
2023-03-31 18:00
As someone who has roleplayed most of her life, I am super excited to share about the just-released movie Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves. It’s in theaters today and I am th… Read More
2023-03-17 21:48
As I get older, I feel like I get a little harder to shop for. I love pretty things, but I don’t usually want overly expensive things. Still, I’ve found myself drawn to jewelry l… Read More
2023-03-02 23:37
Take full advantage of time by investing in your future as early as possible
Having financial freedom as a young adult is a great feeling. Now with a full-time salary and few financial obl… Read More
2023-02-24 21:58
Like many people I have flat feet, do you have them too? I’ve had trouble with mine for many years.
Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a condition where the arches of the feet… Read More
2023-02-24 18:00
Hi everyone! Have you heard about Temu yet?
You might have seen commercials, like the one that played during the Super Bowl or seen ads all over the internet. I know I always get ads all the… Read More
2023-02-03 01:49
If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you likely know that I have Fibromyalgia. It took many years to be diagnosed, but after 8 years of suffering without knowing the cause, I was… Read More
2023-01-26 19:06
I suffered from horrible insomnia for years. It would take me hours to be able to shut down my thoughts, or as I would say it “shut off my brain” to be able to fall asleep. My th… Read More
2023-01-19 21:25
It’s no great secret that I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia many years ago. It took many years to get the diagnosis, and it’s been many years since and I’m still learning w… Read More
2023-01-07 02:08
It’s no real secret that I enjoy games I can play quickly, and pause if I need to. On top of that, I still like games that are similar to ones that were pretty popular many years ago… Read More
2022-12-29 20:30
Discover the best time to get coverage and a whole host of other considerations for getting term life insurance while you’re pregnant
Having a baby is one of the biggest life changes… Read More
2022-12-10 22:15
I’m sure most people know what a Tamagotchi is. For me, Tamagotchi’s have been around since I was in middle school. Perhaps even in late elementary school, I can’t quite r… Read More
2022-12-05 21:27
Casio graphing calculators are a popular choice among students and educators for their advanced features and affordability. They are commonly used for mathematics and science education and… Read More
2022-12-03 20:13
One thing I really love and feel is very important is arts and crafts time. Not even just for kids, I think finding some kind of artistic or creative outlet is generally good for people. Th… Read More
2022-12-02 20:09
The Casio CT-S500 is a portable electronic musical keyboard released by Casio in the early 2020s. It is part of Casio’s CT-S line of musical keyboards, and is designed for both beginn… Read More
2022-12-01 17:45
Do you love taking notes but don’t love just having a ton of paper everywhere? Or wondering where you put the notebook you just took those notes in went… now? Okay, well perhap… Read More
2022-11-08 23:01
Like many people, life hasn’t been easy since the start of the pandemic. The current level of inflation has made things even harder. At first, not being able to go out for awhile made… Read More
2022-09-14 18:40
As you know, I enjoy playing some board games, and I’m trying to get Risi (who will be 9 in November) used to playing some as well. I enjoy playing games on the computer as well, parti… Read More
2022-07-27 19:31
Hi guys! I know I haven’t been posting much lately. I’ve been having a hard time balancing the kids, the house, working, illnesses, pets, life in general. The past couple of year… Read More
2022-06-18 22:00
Like many families, ours has been hit hard with the impacts of COVID-19, increasing fuel prices, and employment changes the past couple of years. I’m relatively lucky to have an older… Read More
2022-03-24 19:18
If you’re like me, you might have a hard time with writing cards to people. I know they were a much bigger thing to do when I was a kid, but I still know people who do sent greeting ca… Read More
2022-03-21 19:56
Chicken is one of the most versatile foods you could ask for in a kitchen.
The meat is moist and succulent and can be cooked in a variety or ways, whether it’s thighs or breasts. … Read More
2022-01-31 00:15
Hey everyone, I hope the New Year has treated you better than it has us so far. Work has been really slow, and then the entire house got the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Thankfully we’… Read More
2021-08-24 18:32
Kids don’t stay kids for very long and if you’re a parent of a tween boy, you’re probably well aware of how quickly they can turn from little ones bouncing with energy to… Read More
2021-07-26 23:32
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Hey guys, I know it’s been a bit yet again since I’ve written anything. Aside from Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, I haven’t been all that active… Read More
2021-04-10 20:25
Hi guys,
I know I don’t write as often as I used to. I’m trying to get back to it slowly yet surely, but the mental exhaustion of going through a lot of things.
I know that every… Read More
2021-02-08 16:00
Enter for your chance to win
(1) pair of Zen Mama Leggings from Bump’n
Sponsored by: Bump’n
Hosted by: MamatheFox.com
Co-Hosted by: Mama Banana’s Adventures and Versitill… Read More
2021-02-07 22:17
For all the many years I’ve had a cell phone, I’ve actually only ever broken one of them. It was a cheap free phone included on my plan and it fell out of my hand while taking… Read More
2021-01-16 00:08
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I don’t have the best teeth, even my baby teeth had problems when they first came out. Some had “no” enamel, and some had “soft” ename… Read More
2021-01-14 20:28
Have you heard of transition lenses? They have, in fact, been around for decades, yet so many people are still wondering whether or not they should invest in them. Transition lenses are also… Read More
2020-12-12 20:00
Disclaimer: Products were sent in exchange for consideration and addition into my holiday gift guide. No further compensation was gained in writing this post.
It’s no big secret that… Read More
2020-12-11 19:00
Disclaimer: All items shown on the Holiday Gift Guide were sent in exchange for placement on my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own or those of my family, facts from the company are… Read More
2020-12-10 20:22
Disclaimer: Products included in the Holiday Gift Guide are sent in exchange for trying them out and posting them. Facts presented are via the company, and thoughts and opinions are solely m… Read More
2020-10-15 18:26
As a parent one of the things I try and do is make sure the kids are comfortable with themselves as people. Letting them express themselves in what they wear and how they look, and let them… Read More
2020-09-30 19:21
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There’s almost nothing more annoying than being stuck in a rainstorm without the proper equipment, causing you to get soaked. Rainy days can be a real mood kille… Read More
2020-05-06 20:38
Craft workspaces are one of the most creative areas in the home. From the design of the space to the individual supplies and tools, everything works together to help spark your inner creati… Read More
2020-03-21 23:05
With those in the age group of over 50+ generating nearly $8 trillion dollars in economic activity, they make up a considerable group. This specific age group, in particular, is made up of a… Read More
2020-03-08 21:20
The weather is slowly yet surely starting to get warmer, the days are getting longer (although I still don’t like daylight savings – at all…), and finally I’ll be ab… Read More
2020-01-16 21:10
As a mom of five, I know how hard it can be to keep up with everything that comes with keeping up with your kids health. Doctors, eye doctors, therapy, dentist and specials galore, it can be… Read More
2019-12-23 18:00
Disclaimer: We were sent toys in exchange for inclusion in our Holiday Gift Guide.
If you have a kiddo who loves My Singing Monsters, like I do there’s a new toy line from Play Monst… Read More
2019-12-22 18:00
Disclaimer: we were sent product in exchange for holiday gift guide inclusion.
If you’re on the hunt for fun board games for kids or adults this holiday season, or just whenever reall… Read More
2019-12-14 18:08
Disclaimer: I was sent the following product from Community Coffee in exchange for inclusion in my holiday gift guide.
If you’re looking for a gift for the java lover in your life, b… Read More
2019-12-14 16:00
Disclaimer: I was sent the following product in exchange for inclusion in my holiday gift guide.
Day One Sparkling water uses CBD from the hemp plant. Meaning it’s legal in all 50 sta… Read More
2019-12-12 16:00
Disclaimer: I was sent the following product for inclusion in my holiday gift guide.
Looking for a present that’s easy and tasty? Not sure what to give someone picky on your list? Ch… Read More
2019-12-07 22:00
Like lots of people, I could use getting more organized and staying on track of things in a more efficient manner. I’ve tried really large and dated planners.. but.. I tend to fall s… Read More
2019-12-07 18:00
Disclaimer: the following product was sent in exchange for inclusion in my holiday gift guide.
With built in Chromecast, the JBL Playlist speaker can play your favorite mobile music app in… Read More
2019-12-06 16:45
Disclaimer: we were sent product in exchange for inclusion in our holiday gift guide. No further compensation was exchanged.
Freeze dried fruit is a yummy and healthy snack that make a grea… Read More
2019-12-06 10:00
Disclaimer: the following products were sent in exchange for inclusion in my holiday gift guide..
NOCCO – The No Carb Company has created a beverage with BCAAs, which are branched cha… Read More
2019-12-05 19:45
Disclaimer: We were sent the following Aqua Gel Cure products in exchange for inclusion in our Holiday Gift Guide.
As I’ve talked about before, Sisi has Keratosis Pilaris and it comes… Read More
2019-12-02 16:35
DefenAge products are designed to reverse visible and textured skin aging, promoting younger acting skin. They’ve been proven effective in 14 clinical studies, and work hard to correc… Read More
2019-12-01 21:14
Disclaimer: We were sent products in exchange for inclusion in our holiday gift guide, no further compensation was exchanged.
The oh so adorable, and collectible, Squishmallows are a plush t… Read More
2019-11-25 16:30
As someone who has a lot of pain, thanks to Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis, I rely on heat packs and pads often to help me get through the days.
One thing I’ve had problems with is f… Read More
2019-11-15 16:30
Disclaimer: we received products in exchange for inclusion in our gift guide, no further compensation was exchanged.
Controllers, power, audio and more, PowerA offers a wide variety of thin… Read More
2019-11-10 16:30
Disclaimer: I was sent the following product in exchange for inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide.
Ah cooking, something I both like and don’t. Still even I know that better pan… Read More
2019-11-09 19:00
Disclaimer: The following products were sent in exchange for feature in my holiday gift guide.
KidzLane offers a variety of fun, quality, educational kids toys that cover a wide range of i… Read More
2019-11-07 16:30
Disclaimer: I was sent a pair of BuddyPhones PLAY headphones in exchange for a feature in my Holiday Gift Guide.
Designed with fun loving kids in mind, and some of the best kids’ he… Read More
2019-11-06 19:00
Are you Powerful and creative? Do you enjoy easy, worry-free products? If so, you and the DJI Global Mavic Mini Quadcopter have things in common. If you love high-tech items and digit… Read More
2019-11-05 16:00
Disclaimer: We were sent the Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Tub Animal Toy set in exchange for inclusion in my 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.
Risi really love animals, and cute little animal t… Read More
2019-11-04 19:00
Disclaimer: The Crayola Spin and Spiral Art Station was sent to us in exchange for inclusion in our Holiday Gift Guide.
With two classic art activities in one, this toy lets your kiddos h… Read More
2019-11-02 18:00
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of BestBuy and the JLab JBuds lineup. Compensation or product was given in exchange for sharing details of this/these products.
I love music… Read More
2019-10-23 16:00
Disclaimer: We were sent a Rizmo toy in exchange for a feature in our Holiday Gift Guide. Links may be affiliate.
As Risiel gets older I am really trying to get her to understand and like t… Read More
2019-10-22 23:00
Disclaimer: I received a Polaroid POP in exchange for feature in my Holiday Gift Guide. Links may be affiliate links, which would provide a small amount of money if you purchase/click on th… Read More
2019-10-22 16:12
Disclaimer: I received the Cubii Jr in exchange for feature in my Holiday Gift Guide.
If you’re like me, you spend a fair bit of time seated. Some days I’m too tired for a worko… Read More
2019-10-15 21:30
Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post on behalf of BestBuy, as always I love sharing information about products, services and items I just love.
If you’re in the market for a fridge t… Read More
2019-10-15 17:27
Hey all, it’s been awhile hasn’t it?
The beginning of the school year has been rather hectic, and though I know it started over a month ago… A lot has gone on and it hasn… Read More
2019-09-10 20:32
Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post shared on behalf of Best Buy and their In-Home consultation service.
Smart devices and appliances are making life easier than ever. With so many differ… Read More
2019-08-21 17:22
Napa Valley is the perfect destination for wine buffs
Photo: David / Public Domain
The Napa Valley has a long and illustrious history of being one of the best destinations for wine, hospital… Read More
2019-08-13 14:00
Hey guys this is a quick week long giveaway where you can enter to win a 17-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block set from Anolon Cookware!
Here are some details about the contest:
Runs from Au… Read More
2019-07-29 01:02
It’s time to check out another yummy Japanese treat subscription box!
Today we’re checking out ZenPop.jp sweets box.
Disclaimer: I was sent this ZenPop jp sweets box to check ou… Read More
2019-07-20 18:56
Whew! I’ve been meaning to write for just about a month now! I took the kids on a four day vacation to Great Wolf Lodge for the very first time. This is also my first vacation with all… Read More
2019-06-15 01:31
Enter to win The Great Myrtle Beach Vacation!
Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life! Vacation Myrtle Beach, one of the largest providers of family vacation accommodations in Myr… Read More
2019-05-29 00:34
Whew guys! I know I’ve been so quiet lately, and I still appreciate everyone who visits my blog even when I’m tired and slow at updating this time of year.
Trying to survive… Read More
2019-05-17 17:30
Happy (late) Mother’s Day everyone!
Oops, did you forget to get a gift for mom? I know that feeling, my mom didn’t pick out things she wanted in time and I’ve been dealin… Read More
2019-04-30 15:45
Having kids of various ages means it can be hard to find a work life balance when working outside of the house. Add in daycare costs being rather cost prohibitive, many people, myself includ… Read More
2019-04-16 20:30
One thing I don’t super love about the house we’re renting now is the lack of a good place outside to just hang out or be. We have a tiny porch that has a bit of a leaky roof and… Read More
2019-03-20 19:30
With a large family and so dang many devices it can be hard to get everyone plugged in when needed. So our old method of having a 3 spot extension cord by the couches was just… bad… Read More
2019-03-20 16:30
Cold brew coffee is one of our favorite things around here. I usually make a large batch at once but I’ve noticed we’ve slowed down on how much we’re drinking, plus the wa… Read More
2019-03-13 17:00
Radz has really upped the game with their Smooshy Mushy colab this time around! Originally, the Radz came 3 in 1 – Bracelet, charm and candy. Now they’re even more fun with cute… Read More
2019-03-04 18:19
With a wide variety of fun little toys and accessories, Bulls i Toy offers some great options for the kids in your life! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, Valentines Day, Easter… Read More
2019-03-01 02:00
Disclaimer: We received the following Purina Muse Creatables Variety Pack Wet Cat Food from Chewy.com in exchange for our thoughts and opinions.
The other Chewy product we got for February… Read More
2019-02-28 20:30
Disclaimer: We received the following Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Goldie Lox and the 3 Fares Variety Pack product from Chewy.com our thoughts and opinions are our own and those of our cats… Read More
2019-02-26 18:32
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN KIDS? – USE PARENTAL CONTROL APPS TO SAVE THEM
New technologies such as the internet, smartphones, videogames, virtual reality, augmente… Read More
2019-02-11 19:00
Disclaimer: I was sent the following FABRIQ product in exchange for my thoughts.
With a variety of pretty styles, FABRIQ speakers are designed to stand out from the crowd! Why get just… Read More
2019-02-10 16:00
Easy Valentine’s Day breakfast aren’t something I usually think of, so for me I love the idea of Waffle Waffle.
They are delicious Belgian style Waffles that come in a variety o… Read More
2019-02-05 18:30
Made with real fruit and still sweet and delicious, Welch’s fruit snacks make the perfect go to for your little ones class valentines!
All of my kids are big now, so instead, they&rsq&helli…Read More
2019-02-05 15:45
You can get the purrrrfectgift for the Pet Lover this Valentine’s Day! It’s called RE5CUE Apparel and was created as part of Sean Lashley’s personal commitment to raise $40… Read More
2019-02-01 21:00
This post was sponsored by RITZ as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
I love s… Read More
2019-01-30 19:00
I received the following item: Royal Canin Ultra Light Chunks – free of charge from Chewy.com in exchange for my review. No further compensation was given.
As you kno… Read More
2019-01-28 22:30
As you know I love MunchPak! They’re one of my favorite subscription boxes for trying things from all around the world. Sure, I love boxes that are specific to one country, but also g… Read More
2019-01-23 20:30
Are your kids in love with little blind box/bag toys? Are you? Goodness there’s so many that it’s hard to choose which ones to get when you go to the store. These ones are calle… Read More
2019-01-20 16:00
Woo! More yummy Japanese snacks! This time from the folks at Bokksu!
There are two different sizes of Bokksu offered, Classic and Tasting. Tasting is $25 a month and Classic is $39.00
The C… Read More
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