Disclosure: This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS™ Blogger Program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. I love this time of year. Dieting is pointless because, well, I love desserts like Peanut Butter Pecan Shortbread. It seems everywhere … [Read more...]
Give Unique and Memorable Holiday Gifts from Excitations
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Excitations. All opinions are 100% mine. There are always a few people on my holiday shopping list that are ridiculously hard to shop for. You know the people who already have everything, have hard hobbies to shop for, or you just have run out of ideas in general... Instead of roaming around the mall or looking aimlessly online for a gift when I … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Chicken Nugget Parmesan Ring Recipe
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My kids keep complaining that dinner is boring and I don't mix it up enough. I thought I'd try to take some of our favorites and mix them up with some of their favorites and see what I could come up with. Chicken Parm is a big favorite here and so are chicken nuggets so I thought maybe if I could combine them and make a Chicken Nugget Parmesan somehow it would be a big hit. Guess what? It … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Christmas Trees {Kid Friendly Holiday Craft}
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My boys are all excited about the holidays and being just 10 days out I'm looking for lots of fun, easy things to do with them to keep them from being bored but still in the spirit. This fun holiday craft makes Paper Plate Christmas Trees that are great for all age groups from toddlers, preschool, and even older kids! Supplies are minimal and if you craft often probably already have on … [Read more...]
Get the Best Gifts this #HintingSeason from Best Buy
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card. I have a confession....I have pretty much zero Christmas shopping done. Phew, good to have that out there, but seriously y'all I have serious anxiety about it. I know one of the first places I can go to find something amazing for everyone on my list. Best Buy has such a great selection of top gifts for the Holiday. They have … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Manhood with this Old Spice & “Dadsong” Video {Plus, Giveaway}
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“This post and giveaway were made possible by Double Duty Divas and Old Spice. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine." Do you want a good holiday laugh? This “Dadsong” video on the Old Spice YouTube Channel is such a funny way of showing the differences of a relationship between a mother and her son vs. a father and his son. As mothers we our sons … [Read more...]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Book Special Edition
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I think I have already mentioned that I have a pretty bad addiction to children's books. My addiction to children's Christmas books is even worse! I have a HUGE stack of them. There is probably enough books now that I could read one a night to my kids without having to re-read any. I just love books, and my kids love them so I keep collecting. Christmas books are part of our Christmas traditions. … [Read more...]
Find the Perfect Class Ring for Your Child at Jostens #ringspiration
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jostens. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know what kills me more. Knowing I'm just a couple of years from putting Sawyer into Kindergarten or being just a few years off from having my oldest graduate from high school. It seems like just yesterday he was heading off to start his journey and the idea of this chapter in his life closing already … [Read more...]
Grandparents Gift Idea: Personalized Potted Plant Kids Craft
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Every December I have a whole list of crafts I want the kids to help me make. Some of them even end up as gifts for family members. Gavin really enjoys any kind of drawing and when I found some cheap flower pots at IKEA last month I knew immediately that they would be great for Gavin to decorate and give to his grandparents who like to cook with fresh herbs but can't with our gardens currently … [Read more...]
