Win a LeapTV! – Gaming for Younger Kids (12/15) | #LeapTV #Gamer #LeapFrogMomSquad
Last year, we had a fun little party LeapTV party for our friends around the neighborhood! You can see my complete review of the LeapTV here, but what's exciting about it this year is the insanely low price for an awesome gaming system for younger kiddos! If you're like us, and you have lots of kiddos to buy for, the LeapTV has a great price this year for smaller budgets. The good news is that if you have younger kids, you can purchase this as a family gift without spending a whole lot of money. All you would need to…
Do your kids have a bedtime routine? | Netflix #StreamTeam
When I was younger, my parents were pretty strict when it came to bedtime. I remember in my elementary years, my bedtime was 8:00, middle school years, it was 9:00, and by high school, I had to be in bed by 10:00. I'm not sure if we were hard to get to bed or not, but I'm pretty sure that when my daddy told us to get in bed, we did it. I remember having a record player in our room, and we'd listen to Disney books on record as our bedtime Do you remember this? "You'll know when it's…
Dear Netflix, Thank you for saving our Thanksgiving. | #StreamTeam
Dear Netflix, I would like to thank you for saving our Thanksgiving. No really, you saved our Thanksgiving. So what does a smoker, a cooler, and Netflix have in common? Let me explain. This year, the hubs and I decided that we were going to smoke two turkeys for Thanksgiving - one for our actual Thanksgiving meal, and one to freeze and eat later. Because smoking meat is literally an all day process, we decided to go ahead and do them at the same time, and then he decided that he would go ahead a smoke a brisket while he…
Christmas Forest Live Wreath Review | Polka Dot Frenzy #Giveaway (12/3)
For years and years, we've had an artificial wreath up on our front door. We use the same decorations for a year or two, but we're always changing out the theme and colors. Recently, our penchant for home decor took a wild turn when we discovered the allure of animal-themed embellishments. Embracing the untamed beauty of nature, we decided to revamp our wreath with a menagerie of animal motifs, creating a captivating homage to the wonders of the wild. The transformation has added a touch of whimsy to our home, with the wreath now proudly displaying the essence of Untamed…
Why you should have your own Samsung Galaxy Note5! | #SprintMom
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for Sprint. I received product to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Dear Hubs, I've had so much fun with my new phone using Sprint Global Roaming (FREE unlimited data and text, for real!), that I just had to write and let you know why Samsung Galaxy Note5 should be your new phone of choice. For the past few years, we were so excited about our current phone (that we will call "X" for the sake of anonymity), that we not only…
Asurion Premier Support Partners with Major Wireless Carriers | #PremierSupport #IC
This post was sponsored by Asurion as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I absolutely love it when I call a tech support line looking for expert advice on a product or service, and the person on the other end of the phone actually knows what he or she is talking about! I just had one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent conversations that I've ever had in my life with Bruce at Asurion Premier Support. Not only did I not have to wait in a queue for a technician, I didn't reach someone outsourced to another country. He could understand…
What is an “Appropriate Adult”?
What is an Appropriate Adult? Essentially, it’s someone who’s acting as an advocate. The law states that “In English Law, an appropriate adult is a parent, guardian or social worker; or if no person matching this is available, any responsible person over 18. The term was introduced as part of the policing reforms in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and applies in England and Wales”. The police do recognise that it’s not always possible to find a parent or guardian for someone they’ve taken in for questioning, and so the Appropriate Adult Scheme was introduced. The Appropriate Adult…
Alleviate Reading Struggles with HomeTeam by Panasonic
This school year, we've noticed a real struggle with The Gamer's reading grades. He reads perfectly fine, and he comprehends pretty well, but where he struggles the most is the time it takes him to read books of no interest to him. We know, as they get older and move into the middle school years, the books available are longer and less interesting as the ones that were available to them in the elementary stage. We've tried several different forms of reading with him, and we're so thankful that we were introduced to HomeTeam by Panasonic. Originally, I wanted to try…
Days Out The Whole Family Will Love
On a weekend, there is nothing that I love more than going for a day out with my family. Sometimes this is just the six of us, other times we choose to invite extended family and friends along. Wherever we decide to go, we always like to ensure that we have the best time. Sometimes, it can be hard knowing what to do with the kids on the weekends. This is partly because doing children’s activities all the time can get boring for us parents - we need to have fun as well. And also due to the weather that we…
Gifts for Kids! Groupon Doorbusters | #gifts #deals
Get a jump start on your gifts this year with Groupon's 12 Days of Doorbusters! Now until November 12, you can find great products at great prices! Check out these gifts for kids! Lil' Rider Wiggle Ride-on Car - $ Lil' Rider FX Battery-Powered 3-Wheel Bike - $ My First BBQ or Cookin' Kitchen Playset - $ Make sure you check out all of Groupon's Doorbuster deals. They will run from now until November 12, 2015!