One of the great things about being in adoption groups is getting to know a variety of families. A few weeks ago another mom shared a new children’s book series that hopes to expose children to a variety cultures, abilities and experiences. After checking out their Kickstarter campaign, I reached out to one of the… [Read More]
Planning a Kindness Filled Year (Free Printable)
Random Acts of Kindness We have all heard of them. Maybe we have been the recipient of having our coffee paid for in the line at Starbucks. Maybe we “elfed” a neighbors house during the holiday. Either way, we know that Random Acts of Kindness are small opportunities to make a large impact in the… [Read More]
Three Great Toddler Learning & Play Apps
I am sure you have seen the online articles admonishing parents for letting their young children use tablets or other electronic devices. The dirty stares when you are sharing an appetizer with your husband and your child is deeply entranced in their Ipad movie. Let’s just be real, sometimes, having a few minutes for uninterrupted adult… [Read More]
Columbus: Charley’s Lemonade Stand @ Polaris Fashion Place
Spreading some LOCAL LOVE today! Do you have a little entrepreneur in your house? Well, I have an AMAZING opportunity for your future business owner. Charley’s Philly Steaks will be hosting a how to create your own Lemonade Stand event at the Polaris Fashion Place THIS Thursday from 10:30am to noon. About the event: Join us… [Read More]
Book Praise: It Will Be Okay
This post was made possible through my affiliation with the Tommy Mommy blogger group. Materials mentioned were provided free for review. It has been a year of loss and change for my family and using books to talk about our feelings is one way that really helps my children. It Will Be Okay is a… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: The Ultimate VTech Toddler Toys
Disclosure: I receive the below mentioned products in exchange for this review. All opinions are mine and are not influenced by the sponsoring company. Santa came early this year and he spoiled baby Ez with an amazing selection of VTech toys, perfect for ages 6 months to 36 months. When we first found out that Ez… [Read More]
#CDLocal2Me Giveaway Hop
Welcome to the #CDLocal2Me Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by Mama Loup’s Den and Our Piece of Earth. Not to long ago, some of my favorite Canadian bloggers hosted a Canadian Only Cloth Diaper event and that made us US diaper bloggers kind of jealous. As we started chatting in our FB group, a couple of the… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway! Go! Go! Smart Animals Forest Adventure Playset
Disclaimer: I was provided the below mentioned products in exchange for my honest review of the product. I only provide my honest and truthful opinions. Knowing that Ez is Deaf, I often find myself hesitant to take on reviews of toys that have a heavy focus on sound or music. At the same time I… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Rock ‘N Learn Sight Words DVD
Last school year I asked if it would be possible for me to review the Rock ‘N Learn Phonics Volume 1 DVD after finding out that my son was struggling to learn his letter sounds. I really encourage to read that post, so that you can learn a little more about the situation with Eph and see his improvement… [Read More]
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
I have to admit. I am kind of a geek when it comes to office and school supplies. Notebooks, pencils, pens, stickies, they get my heart pumping. It is all I can do to walk past aisle 20 in the grocery store and not throw a random box of crayons in my cart. So you… [Read More]