Kmart Fab 15 Toy List – Last Minute Gift Ideas

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Role Mommy Writers Network and Kmart. All opinions are 100% my own. ​​As a kid I loved getting newspaper ads or catalogs around the holidays that had pages of toys. I'd flip through the pages circling all the toys I dreamed of getting. I remember flipping past pages of clothes, household items and food to find the toy section. Kmart knows that toys are a HUGE part of holiday shopping for most families, so they create a special list of their hottest toys Read more [...]

New Year, New Choices | #FormulaForHappiness

Ryan has lost over 45 pounds since July. I've noticed that a lot of people ask him what his 'secret' was, or will say things like they wish they could do the same, etc. I was recently thinking about how so many people resolve to lose weight on new years eve and only a portion follow through. I've asked Ryan what has made him stick to his plan, or what has helped him to be successful. His answer was basically "I was really ready to make a change." His answer has got me thinking about how changing Read more [...]

Playmates Toys ~ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-Sprints

  Thank you to Playmates Toys for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. There's just something about turtles that eat pizza and fight bad guys that seems to really appeal to my boys.  I know that they are not alone because they've even attended a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed birthday party before, as well as, I've seen some pretty great ideas shared on Facebook from a friend whose little girl chose this theme!  Read more [...]

How To #SpreadCheer On A Budget This Holiday Season

I've always envied those people who are so prepared for the holidays that they do a little something for everyone. It warms my heart to see others giving gifts to their neighbors, mail carrier, kids teachers', etc but I often fall short myself. It's financially draining to get gifts for just family members and close friends, so finding extra money on the budget for those outside of that circle is tough. I got excited when I saw that Betty Crocker is doing a #SpreadCheer campaign because I realized Read more [...]

MAM Baby ~ #MyChristmasBaby + Giveaway (US) 12/30

  Thank you to MAM Baby for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post.  All opinions are 100% my own. MAM Baby has a boatload of goodies for the younger crowd.  Stuff those stockings with Pacifiers, Cups, Bottles, Teethers, Toothbrushes, and more from MAM Baby.  Here are some of our top picks for our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. MAM Anti-Colic & Easy Active Bottles: MAM Bottles offer a combination of technology, innovation, function, and design to offer Read more [...]