family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
Remember the choose your own adventure books when you were a kid? I do- I thought they were great fun- and made re-reading books that much more fun! The folks at American Girl have some out with some new books- the Innerstar University Books- in which the girls themselves become the main character of the Continue Reading …
Did you know that when you are part of the military family you are eligible for discounts at many popular stores and restaurants? Well it’s true! Listed below are some of the great places where you can save money by either showing your military ID (great for families) or simply visit in uniform to receive Continue Reading …
Wanna Win Something fabulous? Lots of great giveaways going on from the Money Mavens- and you can link yours up too- or find more goodies to win!! Giveaway: TUMS Refreshers – Ends 4/12 Giveaway: Six Totino’s Party Pizzas – Ends 4/14 Giveaway: Tax Relief With $150 In Prizes – Ends 4/15 Giveaway: Thomas & Continue Reading …
Monograms make me happy. Pretty platters make me happy. Monogrammed platters that have a pretty pattern make me very, very happy. Look at this adorable Bloom Lime Platter Girl Frenzy Designs sent me a few weeks ago! It came right when we had a bout of super warm weather and grilled out for several days Continue Reading …
A few weeks ago, my Aunt Dianne sent me a few photos I’d accidentally sent her way that were from my mom’s side of the family. One of those photos included this amazing calendar page, on my great-grandfather’s 5th birthday. The date on the page is June 17, 1913. That page is almost 100 years Continue Reading …
The kids had Good Friday off, and since it was a no school day, kind of cold and dreary outside, we decided to invite some friends over to have a HOP viewing party- complete with drumstick pencils, E.B. plush pals, activity sheets, stickers, plus some bunny fruit snacks, bunny popcorn and bunny salad. It wouldn’t Continue Reading …
It’s here!! The spring Old Navy $500 Shopping Extravaganza Gift Card Giveaway! 1 person will WIN a $500 Old Navy Gift Card. The gift card is redeemable at any Old Navy, GAP, Banana Republic, Piper Lime or Athleta – online or in store. This Giveaway starts 4/9 @ 12:01am and ends 4/29 @ 12:01am This Continue Reading …
I have loved the Britax brand since my youngest was in utero and I began the search for the safest car seat we could find. We have had I think 7 Britax seats total at various times- some we don’t use any more, most we do. Up until March 13th of this year, I hadn’t Continue Reading …
All mothers deserve the best. That’s why this year, voiceBoks, Planet Weidknecht, Good Steward Savers, Terri’s Little Haven, and About a Mom Blog are throwing a BIG Mother’s Day Bash Event! together to help you celebrate the special day with yours truly.This year’s Event features 3 Prizes! 1) The First Place Prize will feature will Continue Reading …
Aside from the marvelous sales oh-so-very-frequently, one of my favorite things about Kohls is their Kohl’s Cares® for Kids program. It isn’t just about getting excellent children’s literature at super low pricing ($5 for a hardcover picture book!!) or the super cute plush that go along with them, although that is awesome in and of itself. The Continue Reading …
