This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Graco. After a long Winter hibernating indoors, Spring is a great motivator for getting more active and outside. My husband and I have always enjoyed running together and now we have been including our son in the fun. When a VERY big box arrived from Graco we were excited (who doesn’t get excited for big boxes… especially from Graco!?). After we opened the box, I have to say photos of the FastAction™ Fold Click Connect™ Jogger from Graco do not do this amazing stroller justice. I was very impressed with the quality of materials used; easy clean fabrics and surfaces that are durable enough to withstand the wear and tear from our children. I was also impressed with the parent’s tray with a built in 2-way smartphone holder. It’s nice to know Graco has provided a feature overlooked by others. Assembly of the stroller was my husband’s responsibility. I was too busy ooohing and awwwing over the stroller and he didn’t even need to look at the instructions once. Easy assembly! Although Mommy likes to think this is her jogger, it really belongs to this little guy who enjoys [...]
Happy Monday, or something. It is dark, rainy, and miserable in our neighborhood today. Not the best weather for a Happy Monday. My son has been growing and developing at the speed of light lately. He is so curious about, well EVERYTHING, but he has been showing a specific interest in a few things that makes me wonder if interest now could assist him when he someday pursues a profession. Here is a look at 5 contenders for my son and why I think they would someday be a good fit for his career. 1. Engineer He is always building (and DESTROYING) things and already at that stage of taking things apart to see how they work. He might someday even build a time machine. 2. Doctor Lately he has been obsessed with identifying boo-boos and asking people if they are ok. He has a knack for taking care of other animals and people that he could be anything from a pediatrician to a veterinarian… he just has the touch of an angry superhero and needs to be more gentle. 3. Handy Man He has his own tool bench, tools, and age appropriate building materials, but he can also properly [...]
After the excitement of weekend adventures, we can all use a good laugh to get us through the Monday that follows. With a positive attitude, we can all get through our Monday’s… and remember another weekend is right around the corner. Our family has been enjoying the mild weather with spontaneous bike rides, some patio gardening, and quality time. With constant reminders of how much my son has grown and developed, I have been feeling nostalgic for the memories we have already shared. Here are five photos that make me smile… and maybe they will make you smile too. A spontaneous game of peekaboo is good for smiles and lots and lots of giggling. He has grown A LOT since then and so have his smiles. It is such a wonderful feeling to see my son sharing some silly moments with his Aunt. Silly is a genetic trait for our family! Forget toys! He would always rather have the real thing! I love watching him explore, discover, and learn from his experiences. The quiet, peaceful moments make me smile too. It is such a super-cool feeling to have him in my life. Go through your photos and feel free to [...]
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We all know how difficult it is to shop with kids (even when we plan ahead and bring along some activities to entertain them. To avoid the crowds and temper tantrums, shopping online is an excellent alternative and a great way to score a deal! Better yet, is having $100 to spend! Blog with Mom and Mommy’s Favorite Things are super excited to bring you this giveaway opportunity!!! ClothingShopOnline.com sells t-shirts, hoodies and outerwear for the whole family. They sell clothes directly to you and skip the stores (middle men) so they can sell you items at better prices, like 20%-75% lower! FREE shipping on orders over $75 means you can save even more! Just look at the prices! They carry name brands as well like alo, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Lee and more! And their site is really easy to navigate as well. You can shop by category, brand, Top Sellers and more!ClothingShopOnline sells items for the whole family. They have some wonderful sections to choose from like Tie Dye and uniforms. They also carry dog wear too, so literally ever member of your family is covered. Does your dog get cold in the winter? Will this help? I just love [...]
Social media is meant to be… social. It is a way for us to connect, communicate, and build a community with others. We can share discussions, ideas, and conversations. The Get Social Link Party is a way for us to make some new friends. And because I like YOU already, I am making this link party simple! * Please show your hostess (moi!) some love and follow my Twitter Page. If I’m not already following you, I will be following all pages that participate in the link party. * Add your link! Twitter pages only this week. All others will be removed. * Make some new friends and follow some of the others participating in the link-up. Make the most of your social media and get to know some people. * Please share! The more, the merrier! As a way to say thank you, three Twitter friends from this link party will be randomly selected to be featured in my Link Party sidebar for the week (prime location upper right hand corner)! To be entered for the chance to be featured all you need to do is link up! Take a moment to say hello to our 3 Facebook friends [...]
It was 10 am today before I realized it was April Fools Day. Ever since then, I have second guessed every conversation and Facebook status update waiting for the punchline. My son comes from a family of pranksters; my husband and I are constantly fooling one another, my sister can pull a fast one, and my own father’s dry sense of humor never fails to get a few laughs (got me twice before he went to work). There are plenty of rotten ways to trick co-workers, friends, and supposedly mature individuals, but how do you fool your family in an appropriate way? 5 Family Friendly Pranks 1. Pretend like you are going to the bathroom. Shut the bathroom door and maybe run the shower. Hide across the hall and watch as your family pounds on the door, nags for emergency assistance with non-emergency situations, and otherwise can not function because they believe mom is in the bathroom. 2. There are plenty of ways to disguise food and get artistic with culinary creations or you could just tell your family you are serving liver and onions for dinner. 3. Find some tacky garment to wear and ask your family if they [...]
A lot of parents think their children are exceptionally smart. Yes? I tend to think that my son is exceptionally mature for his age (he tries to act my age which is OLD). As adorable as it is to watch him take things apart and learn how things work, it has posed an unexpected problem for our family. How do you childproof the home of a curious two year old who will not stop until he gets through each and every childproofing gadget installed? Baby Gates: Baby gates are like hurdles on a track in our home. My little ‘raptor’ has been testing our fences since the moment they were installed. It is a personal challenge for him to find a way to get through the baby gates just like the grown ups. He shoves, shakes, and kicks baby gates until they are down. Our solve? We may or may not have actually screwed baby gates into doorways and against walls and furniture just to keep him safe. Toilet: Apparently there is a gadget you can install on your toilet to keep your child from opening the lid. In reality though, our child had figured out how to unlock it [...]
I. Can’t. Cook. It’s not because I haven’t tried (I have probably ruined a grocery store worth of food trying), it is because I don’t know what I am doing. Unfortunately, my lack of cooking skills has a negative effect on my family when I need to get some dinner on the table quick. Although frozen meals have a bad reputation, I was happy to discover Healthy Choice uses fresh ingredients, combines exciting flavors, and it’s HEALTHY! At the grocery store, I reluctantly intended to purchase a frozen meal. I thought it would be a challenge finding a meal that meets our family’s standards. We always try to eliminate or limit processed foods and cook from fresh ingredients. How could a frozen meal accomplish that? I had expected a standard frozen meal (you know, the ones that have been around for decades) but was honestly surprised with the number of tasty combinations Healthy Choice offered. My husband and I opened and closed the freezer door a dozen times before we were able to decide which meal we would like to try (true story). There were some delicious options. I have to admit despite my surprise at the unexpected options Healthy [...]
