When I showed my son the Monster Jam You Tube video and asked him if he wanted to go, he replied, “OH YEAH BABY.” Only he used his deep TV voice which I find totally amusing. But really, what boy or man (or mom) doesn’t want to go watch big giant trucks chase each other… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: SafeSkin First Aid Antibacterial Gel
So, what does one do when your birthday girl suddenly develops pink eye and has an infectious spider bite the day before her birthday party? Well, you load up on the antibacterial gels, eye drops and hope 24 hours really was enough time to reduce how contagious she might be. I grabbed the SafeSkin Kids… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Kyle Sherman’s ‘Hear Me’ Album
Music has always been a huge part of my life. Then from the moment that I accepted Christ, I found that the most amazing way to connect with the Lord, to hear God’s voice was to drown myself in authentic worship. Music plays an integral part of relationship with God and finding albums that moves… [Read More]
Giveaway! Kroger Buy $5 – Save $5 Event PLUS $25 Giveaway
Attention Kroger Shoppers! Grab a cart (or two!) and head to your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for the Kroger Buy 5 – Save $5 Event! From October 14th through October 24th purchase 5 participating General Mills products, and receive a coupon for $5 off your next shopping order* (coupon printed at checkout)! Look… [Read More]
Local Giveaway: Disney Live! Presents Phineas & Ferb
Is there a cartoon that your kids like but you love? One that you might, just maybe, set the DVR to record new episodes and watch them without your kids? No? Well, I do and it is definitely Phineas & Ferb! Do you randomly find yourself singing “I’ve Got Squirrels In My Pants” song? If you… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Betty Crocker Cereal Mix Prize Pack
Being in the kitchen brings back the fondest of memories for me. I loved standing elbow to elbow with my grandmother’s as they taught me how to stir, when to use a spoon or a fork or a wisk. What a “pinch” means and especially how to lick a bowl. I didn’t care if the… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Walmart’s Box Tops for Education
This past Tuesday the kids and I went on a Box Tops scavenger hunt in Walmart. I had been provided a $25 Walmart gift card as part of their Box Tops for Education Back to School promotion. Normally, I would try to look for all healthy or practical products but I wanted the kids to have… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Stanley Steamer
We live in a very small, humble home. We have very little space and our couches get an extra amount of use. Between the dogs and the kids there little hope for us to keep those couches clean and even though we have a our own personal steam vacuum, it doesn’t do as great a job… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Treat’s Father’s Day Cards
Growing up, I was very much a “Daddy’s girl”. I share his big brown eyes and love of family. When I was little, I loved hearing the story about how when I was born, and the doctor announced that I was a girl, my Dad said, “that’s impossible” because I was the first born girl in 5 generations… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Growing Up & Doing It Yourself Prize Pack Featuring Thumbuddy to Love
When I was a first time mom, I made a lot of vows of things I would and would not do. I was slightly judgmental and I had high expectations of what I thoughts good mothers did. Such as, I would never use formula. I would never let my baby sleep in my bed. I would… [Read More]