We celebrated Ezra’s 2nd birthday this past weekend with a construction themed birthday party. Digging in dirt and sand was a huge hit with the toddlers and it was super affordable. I am not the type to spend a fortune on printables and unnecessary decorations, so this really is a budget friendly birthday party. We chose… [Read More]
Book Praise & Giveaway: Noah’s Noisy Zoo
Disclosure: I am a Tommy Nelson Mom. I receive discounted and complimentary items from my connection with this group. All opinions and experiences are entirely my own. Contains affiliate links. One of the most significant concerns in the world of raising a Deaf child is literacy acquisition. Early and consistent exposure to books and other… [Read More]
Movie Praise: Pixar’s short film LAVA
If you haven’t done so already, check out my full post about Disney’s new Pixar film Inside Out. ! As always, Pixar didn’t disappoint with an opening treat of a new short flick, LAVA. Lava is a stunningly illustrated story about two volcanoes destined to find each other in the vast open sea. It has a… [Read More]
The Other Hot Car Danger: Tips for Protecting Your Child
You know those “It Happened to Me” stories that are often published in Parenting magazines? Sometimes they have tragic endings, sometimes the family was super fortunate. Either way, there always seems to be a lesson of warning that will lingers in your thoughts as well as that feeling of thank God it wasn’t us. Two years ago, we had… [Read More]
Movie Praise: Disney Pixar’s Inside Out
Disclosure: My family was invited to the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. I paid a conference fee to attend and received discounted and complimentary items from Walt Disney World as part of the experience. I was not asked to write about the conference or our family trip. All opinions and experiences are entirely my… [Read More]
Disney World Sign Language Interpreter Services
Disclosure: My family was invited to the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. I paid a conference fee to attend and received discounted and complimentary items from Walt Disney World as part of the experience. I was not asked to write about the conference or our family trip. All opinions and experiences are entirely my… [Read More]
Giveaway: $65 Diaper Junction Gift Card
Welcome to the $65 Diaper Junction Gift Card Giveaway hosted by The Parenting Patch with sponsors Mama in the Now, Our Piece of Earth, Sunshine Praises, Conservamom, Stickers and Glitter, and Mama Banana’s Adventures! Bloggers love reading comments from readers. Get rewarded for commenting on some fabulous blogs. Enter the $65 Diaper Junction Gift Card… [Read More]
Giveaway: Two Tickets to MommyCon Columbus
Disclaimer: I am on the MommyCon street team! I am receiving a general admission ticket to the conference in exchange for promoting their events. Oh Yippie Yay! MommyCon is making it’s way to Columbus. All your natural Parenting and Mommy needs all wrapped up in a neat little bow. I am so excited about this… [Read More]
Giveaway! Smart Bottoms Heinrich the Dragon from Sprout Soup
Disclosure: I am Smart Bottoms ambassador. I am working in conjunction with Sprout Soup to bring you this giveaway. The diaper shown in this picture was purchased by me. All opinions, thoughts, ideas belong to Sunshine Praises. I don’t need to tell you what a big fan of Smart Bottoms cloth diapers I am do… [Read More]
Introducing Heinrich the Dragon from Smart Bottoms!
Oh my goodness! I have hardly been able to contain myself since I received an early release of Smart Bottom’s newest print: Heinrich the Dragon! Like seriously, this might be my absolute favorite cloth diaper print ever. It reminds me of Sea Adventure but with these cute, yet menacing dragons all over it. Not to… [Read More]