This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. We are officially on summer vacation here. One thing we love doing in the summer on humid days or rainy days is going to see a new movie. Despicable Me 3 is on the top of our list to see this summer and can't wait! It hits theaters this Friday!!! Don't worry about all your old friends; they are still here in Despicable Me 3. … [Read more...]
Hoot For Kids! Boxes Help Your Kids Learn By Playing! {& Giveaway}
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It is so fun watching my kids grow and learn new things. One of the best ways that children learn is just through play! Watching my kids master new skills by playing, like stacking blocks into a tower, sorting blocks, matching big block puzzles, or turning pages in a book. HOOT for Kids! curates customize treasure boxes specifically for your child! They are specialized by your child's age and … [Read more...]
The Perfect Summer Reading Book: “50 Wacky Inventions Throughout History” {& Giveaway}
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One of my favorite summer traditions is completing summer reading challenges with my kids. We make a lot of trips to the library and local bookstores to do a lot of reading all Summer. My 8-year-old son Hayden is my biggest bookworm. He wakes up 30 minutes early before school so that he can read his book. He is so so smart and loves to learn. Right now his career plan is to be an inventor. He … [Read more...]
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast *NOW* on Digital HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD
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The very first time I saw the preview for a live action Disney's Beauty and the Beast I immediately decided it would make the perfect mommy-daughter date. My little girl Halli and I loved the original Beauty and the Beast, so I knew this would be so fun to see together. We counted down the weeks and days that it would be released to theaters. When the day finally came Halli got all dressed up in … [Read more...]
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I have terrible allergies! I am always combating dry, itchy eyes, sneezing and adding more allergy medicine to my grocery list. My allergies seem to have gotten worse since we have moved to Colorado. I don't know if it is because I am just getting used to the new dry air with more dust or the new plants and weeds I'm around. Lots of people like me have allergies outdoors and inside the home, but … [Read more...]
Give Mom Some Love With Mama Love Collective Boxes {& Giveaway!}
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Being a mom is the best and most rewarding job. I love my title of "mom," "mommy," and "mama." It is the best growing and raising my little tribe. There is so much love, fun, and giggles. With all that fun though comes exhaustion, feeling frazzled, and hiding in the pantry eating chocolate chips. If you are a working mom, stay at home mom, first-time mom, mom of 5, a mom of little kids all at … [Read more...]
Financially Prepare and Plan For Your Future With Prudential
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“This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Prudential.” I admire and look up to my mother. When I turned 8, my mom became a single mom, working full-time, raising my two younger siblings and me on a teacher's salary. Financially I knew things were tight and she made it work to get us by. She taught me so much about being financially responsible and planning for the future. My mom taught me how … [Read more...]
Get Cooking With Nellie’s Summer School {& Giveaway}
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My kids just finished school this week, and I am so excited to have them home with me all summer! I like to plan out our summers with lots of fun field trips, adventures, and pool days. I also try and keep just a little school structure in our summer. We do arts and crafts, and my kids have workbooks so they can refresh all the things they learned during the school year. This summer my 8-year-old … [Read more...]
Win a Beauty & the Beast Movie Digital Code! 10 Giveaway Winners!
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Did you get the opportunity to see the new Beauty & the Beast movie that just came out in theaters? I did, and I'm so glad! The original Disney version of the movie came out when I was in middle school. I watched it so many times I could recite the movie word for word from the beginning to the end. So when I heard that it was coming out again and that Disney also chose Emma Watson to be … [Read more...]
