I've had a rough week. A rough month really if you add in trying to adjust to my husband being deployed to Iraq and then the house slowly falling apart as the air conditioner goes out and mystery leak shows up in the garage closet. Then one minute you are trying to pick out a … Continue reading Dealing with Grief and a Four-Year-Old
Turtle Beach Recon 70 Headset Review: A Gaming Mom’s Perspective
*This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Turtle Beach* We recently leveled up our gaming experience with a Recon 70 Gaming Headset by Turtle Beach. The headset comes in multiple colors to match your preferred console whether it be Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch or PC, and has a versatile 3.5mm connection that … Continue reading Turtle Beach Recon 70 Headset Review: A Gaming Mom’s Perspective
Taking Kids to Comic Cons – 10 Tips from a Cosplay Mom
I've been dressing up and attending Comic Con-type conventions for about 15 years, but taking a child with me was an entirely new experience. My usual plan was just show up, take a lot of pictures and basically party all day and night. Suddenly I had to plan around nap times, changing diapers and having no … Continue reading Taking Kids to Comic Cons – 10 Tips from a Cosplay Mom
What Happened to the Cereal Box Toy?
I got a little tingle of nostalgia this morning when I noticed our box of Froot Loops proclaimed it had a Spider-Man figure inside. Now that sugary morning cereal has reentered my life, I'd been wondering when the toys went away. I still recall the days of choosing my breakfast cereal based on what awesome … Continue reading What Happened to the Cereal Box Toy?
Yoda Best Footprint Cards for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or Any Day
We got a little geeky this past Mother's Day and did handmade Star Wars inspired cards proclaiming "Yoda Best," using a green footprint for Yoda. These work great for Father's Day too! * Contains Amazon affiliate links that may earn me a few pennies if you buy the supplies through my links.* How to Make … Continue reading Yoda Best Footprint Cards for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or Any Day
New Mom Gift Basket Giveaway from Gender Reveal Game!
This week's giveaway is sponsored by GenderRevealGame.com! Enter to win a cute little gift basket filled with new mom necessities - Boogie Wipes, pacifiers, a teething toy, a little pineapple print bib and a $25 VISA gift card. The Gender Reveal Game is a cool new way for moms to raise a little cash (for themselves … Continue reading New Mom Gift Basket Giveaway from Gender Reveal Game!
Serving up Watermelon Summer Salad, Sweet Corn and Sunshine
* This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own.* To me, nothing says summer like pool parties, grilling burgers, corn on the cob and big juicy slices of watermelon! We had a great time this past weekend and I … Continue reading Serving up Watermelon Summer Salad, Sweet Corn and Sunshine
Parenthood: They Don’t Tell You About the Morning Screams
Here's something they don't tell you when you have a baby - they may hate waking up.
Deflecto’s School’s Out, Craft’s In Party
If you read my blog, you might have noticed I like to get organized. I make lists, I collect calendars and planners, and I love arranging things neatly in little storage containers. I find putting things in order soothing. So when Tryazon presented the opportunity to throw a little party to show off Deflecto's line … Continue reading Deflecto’s School’s Out, Craft’s In Party
Does Anyone Really Read Long Instagram Posts?
I keep seeing these long Instagram posts that go on and on as you scroll. Does anyone really read those to the bottom? Does anyone actually type in the link if one is included? I'm just curious. Please chime in. From my own experience on my posts, people either read just the first line and … Continue reading Does Anyone Really Read Long Instagram Posts?