*This conversation is sponsored by MyCheQueMate.com. All opinions are my own. With most adults relying heavily on debit cards, Paypal, mobile banking and/or direct deposits, it's common for children to not see their parents using physical money very often. When kids don't see money, it makes budgeting and finances an abstract concept for them. They see their parents swipe a card to buy things, without ever seeing a bank statement so children can get the impression that debit cards are a magic Read more [...]

  Thank you to Pet Gift Box for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. My kids have really been getting excited about mail lately.  Their grandparents gifted them all a children's magazine subscription so they each receive their very own copy every month.  The excitement on that mail day is running rampant.  Since that was so much fun, our oldest has also started exchanging letters with a couple of her friends, Read more [...]

  Thank you to Adora Calcium Supplement for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.   All opinions are 100% my own. Exercise, fitness, and overall health has become increasingly more popular lately as families are striving to fight back against the obesity epidemic.  Nobody likes being sick and tired and I love hearing about all the programs that have been working for people.  On top of good healthy meals filled with lots of fresh fruits and Read more [...]

Thank you so much to Homegrown Collective for providing me with product in exchange for review. All opinions are my own.  *NOTE* this review reflected our honest experience in September of 2015. However, many people seem to be getting charged by Homegrown for their subscription, but are not getting boxes anymore. It looks like the service has went out of business, but nobody is answering calls or emails to cancel their payments. If you have been taken advantage of by Homegrown I recommend contacting Read more [...]

This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Are you currently expecting your first child? Join other expecting Moms in a private online community to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as advise Mattel about their toys and games. Mattel is relying on these Moms to help them gain a greater understanding of the lifestyle and needs of their consumers as it relates back to the world of play, and is opening up this invitation to Read more [...]

I have been provided with a Nutrisystem plan in exchange for sharing my honest experience and results on my blog. All opinions are my own. Ryan just ended his 9th week on Nutrisystem. This week he is down an additional 2 pounds, bringing his total weight loss to 27.5 pounds! Ryan's Nutrisystem food shipment came and it included two teddy bears, one for his 10 pound loss and another for his 20 pound loss. They are a cute reminder of how much work he's done in the past 2 months! Now that Ryan Read more [...]

  Thank you to Peekaboo Beans for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. The new Fall 2015 Peekaboo Beans line 'Gems & Geology' is now available and features deep tones and a fresh feel while encompassing the premium softness and stretch materials they are known for.  This particular line is celebrating the joys that children experience as they head out to play, explore, and learn while doing the things kids Read more [...]

  Thank you to Teething Bling for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. If you've never heard of Smart Mom LLC's Teething Bling, you're missing out!  I was introduced to them a few years ago and have come to recommend them to all my mommy friends and I've given their products as baby gifts often.  Teething Bling Jewelry is jewelry that mom gets to wear and baby gets to enjoy.  Made from a medical grade and Read more [...]

I received products from Logo Loops for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. My daughters, ages 6 and 8, have been back to school now for about 3 weeks. Before they headed back to class we had a list of essentials to pick up. The list included the standard school supplies, clothing, shoes, lunch bag, backpack and so on. We also needed to pick-up new hair accessories for school. I have noticed when my daughters don’t have their hair pulled back out of their eyes, they become distracted Read more [...]

  Thank you to Philips Avent for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Note:  This post will be written from our daughter's point of view. Well, I'm almost one now.  My mommy and I have almost accomplished our first goal of making it to my first birthday breastfeeding.  I'm super excited to be turning one soon.  I love to walk along furniture, eat ANYTHING that is not actually food (paper, grass, sticks, Read more [...]