We finally did it! Our new children's book, I'm Going to My First Comic Convention, is now available on Amazon! After over a year of working on the book and COVID crashing our GoFundMe, and then trying not to let the fact that every convention got cancelled get us down, we made it to the … Continue reading New Geeky Children’s Book Now Available on Amazon
A Five-year-old is Everything I Wanted from Motherhood
Reading back through my blog posts struggling through the toddler years, I repeatedly mused that it wouldn't last forever and that some day we'd reach the magical five-year-old milestone. Well we're here now, and it's everything I thought it would be. I've finally reached that light at the end of the tantrum filled tunnel. I … Continue reading A Five-year-old is Everything I Wanted from Motherhood
Free DIY Fabric Face Mask Pattern and Tutorial
Last Friday the CDC announced they are now advising everyone to wear a cloth face-covering mask in public to slow the spread of coronavirus. This also makes it possible to save the medical grade masks for the medical community and those that have a higher risk of infection. I looked at tons of different DIY … Continue reading Free DIY Fabric Face Mask Pattern and Tutorial
The Crayon House Makes Coloring Personal
Crayons have always been a big part of childhood. The Crayon House makes things a little more personal by creating colorful rainbow crayons shaped into your child's name. They sent us this fun personalized Name Crayons set for my son, and he was super excited to try them out. I have always loved coloring and … Continue reading The Crayon House Makes Coloring Personal
Taking a Moment for Kindness in the Chaos
It often seems like the world is in constant turmoil these days. It can be hard to stay positive amidst the chaos, but one thing that helps is just taking a moment to be conscientious about being kind to others. This concept of kindness inspired author T.A. Barron to ask people to share how they … Continue reading Taking a Moment for Kindness in the Chaos
Buntastic Fun with Bake ‘n Switch on Nintendo
Bake 'n Switch is serving up buns and puns in a world that needs to be saved from an invasion of the Mouldies! Join the apprentice bakers on Nintendo Switch or Steam in a battle of the buns as you work together, or player against player, to build and bake the biggest best buns in … Continue reading Buntastic Fun with Bake ‘n Switch on Nintendo
Celebrate the Season with Nick Jr.: Fantastic Fall
It's still hot and sticky here in Florida, but we're ready for the season of tricks, treats and thanks! Nick Jr. helped us get a jump start on our autumn adventures with their brand new Nick Jr.: Fantastic Fall compilation featuring your favorite pre-school pals and two exclusive episodes! *We were sent this DVD for … Continue reading Celebrate the Season with Nick Jr.: Fantastic Fall
Check Your Gut Health with Thryve Microbiome Testing
The Thryve Gut Health program lets you test the bacteria in your gut, and then provides personalized food recommendations and probiotics to improve your quality of life. I was offered the chance to try out their testing for free in exchange for a review. I'd been suspecting certain things were giving me belly issues so … Continue reading Check Your Gut Health with Thryve Microbiome Testing
Somebody is Using My Photos on Tinder for a Fake Profile
A few days ago I was alerted that someone is using my photos on Tinder and going by the name Emily. I've been married for 18 years so I've never even been on Tinder and the only thing I know about the app is that it involves a lot of swiping and then maybe a … Continue reading Somebody is Using My Photos on Tinder for a Fake Profile
Sambucol Black Elderberry for Natural Immune System Support
It's that time of year again, and combined with the current state of world health, everyone could use a little immune system support! Sambucol makes that easy with their delicious elderberry gummies and syrup that arm you with some of the best protection nature has to offer. *I received this product for free from Moms … Continue reading Sambucol Black Elderberry for Natural Immune System Support
Family-Friendly Tips for Creating a Safe, Functional, and Enjoyable Gaming Experience
Gaming can be beneficial for kids and adults alike, but you’ll need to put some effort into creating a safe and functional gaming setup at home. From choosing the right gaming console for your kids to making sure your home internet connection can handle heavy video game usage, creating a family-friendly gaming experience isn’t quite … Continue reading Family-Friendly Tips for Creating a Safe, Functional, and Enjoyable Gaming Experience