There are some hot tech gifts out there this year! I attended the Tech in Travel Road Show by TravelingMom.com, Techlicious.com, and the Consumer Technology Association recently. I got to learn more about smart home technology which could make life easier this holiday season. From smart thermometers and leak detectors to smart lights and a tiny portable […]
To the lonely on Christmas I wish you hope
“It’s tough to be lonely on Christmas.” That thought kept swirling around my head when I bought this Christmas tree on a whim in 2003. I was shopping with my mom, having had just gone through a terrible break-up. I was doing some retail therapy to try to help heal the gaping hole in my heart. […]
For a Good Laugh See Daddy’s Home this Christmas #DaddysHome
Why should you go see the new film, Daddy’s Home, this Christmas? Let’s face it: Christmas can get a little serious. I think it could use a shot of silliness! Between the stress created trying to get everything done and live up to everyone’s expectations and the obligatory religious and family traditions, sometimes you just […]
Comfy Critters is the Gift Moms and Kids Will Love
I received a cute package with Comfy Critters (and some other surprises) for review . Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I figured they would be nice stuffed animals and the kids might get a kick out of them for a day or so. Little did I know how great Comfy Critters really is! Let […]
9 Reasons to Shop at Five Below #shop5B
I was introduced to Five Below for this holiday season and I am in love! I took my 8 year old daughter along for a shopping spree so she could buy presents for her friends and I am not sure which one of us had a better time. I was astounded at the value of […]
12 Reasons to Binge on Netflix + Giveaway #streamteam
Here’s my Christmas present to you. 1. Excuses to binge on Netflix. 2. A chance to win a 6 month Netflix subscription so you can binge on Netflix. You’re welcome. [Sidenote: Until Wednesday Dec. 16th, you can also enter my Toys R’Us giveaway for a chance to win a $100 gift card there too! Go […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Families of Small Children
Holiday safety tips are not something parents with small children may want to think about. They are not fun or sexy, but they are essential to keep your family safe. There will be time for decorating, entertaining, and food (lots and lots of food), but don’t get too caught up in the frenzy of the season to engage […]
Toys R Us Gift Card Giveaway
Why do a Toys R Us gift card giveaway? The easy answer is why not? But the long answer is… Because it’s better to give than receive. Because moms like free money. Because you know you’ll find yourself in Toys R Us this holiday season. Because toys are stinkin’ expensive. Because you can get diapers […]
$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway
You know you need this Target gift card giveaway! Because in case you didn’t know…Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Do you have the decorations you need? The presents the kids are clamoring for? Delicious food to make? No? Well get thee to Target! Since Target is my happy place, I teamed up […]
#GivingTuesday and St. Jude
#GivingTuesday was created to unite everyone in a day of generosity, to make a difference in any way we choose at the start of this busy holiday season. How can you join the movement? Give the perfect gift that helps children who need so much this holiday season. Consider giving a St. Jude Gift of […]
