Travel
Getting Away — Fun Vacation Activities For Families
A vacation is one of the main times of the year when a family can forget all their woes and get together for a week or two with a firm emphasis on fun. Normally, it’s just a beach and a pool vacation in a holiday hotspot, but if you widen your horizons there’s much more to do out there and you don’t have to leave yourself penniless to do it. Getting sporty There are a huge number of sports activities {Read More}
Top 10 places to Relish Your Roman Holiday
Rome, the capital of Italy, is like a magnet to millions of visitors around the world. It has a status of a global city which attracts students, architects, scholars and tourists of all sorts. The Eternal City is considered as one of the birthplaces of western civilizations. World renowned artists and architects resided over here and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO and World Heritage Site. Recent surveys reveal that it is the 10th most visited city in the {Read More}
Bergen Fish Market, Norway
Disclosure- We visited the Bergen Fish Market while on an all-expense paid trip to Norway. I received no financial compensation for this post. All opinions are my own and honest. Norway is an immeasurably beautiful country. I myself was taken aback by it, with it’s fjords, waterways, and majestic views literally everywhere you turned. With so much of the country being located on or near the water, Norwegians have long made a living from it, as well as it’s good {Read More}
Orlando Must-Sees for Kids Five and Under
No school? No problem. Families with children under age five have only a few years to take advantage of off-peak travel perks before school schedules kick in. DUPLO Valley – LEGOLAND Florida brings the LEGO DUPLO line of preschool building toys to life this May with a new area featuring a train, mini tractor ride and water play area. The park also features several rides geared towards kids between 34-40 inches tall. Festival of Fantasy Parade – An all-new daily {Read More}
Medieval Times – Kissimmee, Florida
A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, Medieval Times is a great show that the whole family can enjoy. No worries, the little ones won’t be afraid- the show is very tame (rated G!) while still offering tons of fun and action. Make sure you arrive about an hour early to give yourself ample time to explore the Medieval Village, the only one in the country. Launched in Spain in 1973, and in Kissimmee, Florida just 10 {Read More}
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Traveling with children should not mean that you have to settle for less than the best in accommodations. Karisma Hotels & Resorts understands that the desire for a luxury getaway doesn’t diminish once you have kids, and they want to cater to your unique needs as a family at the Generations Riviera Maya resort. Imagine a family trip to Mexico, with spacious suites that measure up to 1200 square feet, complete with a breathtaking view of the white sanded beach. {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Simply Sweet ColorCakes
Disclosure: The Simply Sweet ColorCakes Cookbook was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. I love to cook, but even more importantly I love to bake. I was so very excited to receive this awesome new cookbook: Simply Sweet ColorCakes Cookbook. About Simply Sweet ColorCakes: Get stunning rainbow looks for your favorite desserts – amazing tie-dye, ombre, {Read More}
Veggie Tales Celery Night Fever
Disclosure: The DVD: VeggieTales: Celery Night Fever was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. My children absolutely love Veggie Tales movies. They are huge princess movie fans, but Veggie Tales is always there other favorite. My girls were very excited to see the wonderful new Veggie Tales movie before it had even been released the {Read More}
Win Teatime Shape Sorter from Tolo
Disclosure: The Teatime Shape Sorter from Tolo was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. I’m addicted to finding wonderful toys that can help our little ones learn. I love to watch children play with new toys and experiment with them. I also absolutely love to see them achieve their goal and the excitement that goes {Read More}
Play-Doh Book Series
Disclosure: The Play-Doh Hands on Learning Series Books were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. I’m pretty sure that there is not a kid out there that doesn’t absolutely love Play-Doh. I know that my siblings and I did when we were little and that my girls do as well. I even teach,and I guarantee {Read More}
Win: Marvins Magic Showtime
Disclosure: Marvin’s Magic Showtime was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. What child doesn’t love playing? Most importantly what child doesn’t love to play with magic? I have two children as well as teach, so I know that kids love to play tricks. I promise you that Marvin’s Magic Showtime is the perfect fit for the {Read More}
Win Chicken Soup Book Home Sweet Home
Disclosure: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Home Sweet Home book was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. I absolutely love summer and even more than that I love to read. Being as I have summers off, I love to spend time reading and playing with my girls. The majority of their nap times you can find me {Read More}
Recipes
Simply Sweet ColorCakes
Disclosure: The Simply Sweet ColorCakes Cookbook was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. I love to cook, but even more importantly I love to bake. I was so very excited to receive this … [Read More...]
Uniquely Greek Kalamata Olive Feta Spread
Uniquely Greek Summer Recipe: Greek-Style Six- Layer Party Dip Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 8 oz container Uniquely Greek Kalamata Olive Feta Spread 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 lb feta cheese, crumpled 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped (To save time, buy pitted olives) Dried … [Read More...]
Tender Double BBQ Burgers
Disclosure: I participated in this campaign with KC Masterpiece and DataRank. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. Today we are going to celebrate the arriving grilling season with a recipe for double BBQ burgers. These tender … [Read More...]
Blackened Catfish Recipe
This is a simple quick meal for the family. If you season just one side of the fish you can save the left over seasoning, or if you have more than 4-5 fillets this will easily still work just season one side if you use more than the pounds that's called for. I made this with pan seared asparagus, just place a tablespoon of butter in a … [Read More...]
Parenting
Tips for Traveling with Young Children
Perhaps those who find it most difficult to take vacations and travel in general are parents of young children. These people face a variety of challenges, such as dealing with naptimes while traveling, bringing mountains of baby supplies, checking additional luggage and entertaining their children in small, confined spaces. Thankfully, … [Read More...]
Newborn Photography Tips for Parents
There are few experiences in life that eclipse the miracle of birth, so it's understandable that parents want to commemorate every moment. While some new moms are not very keen on the idea of having a video camera in the delivery room, capturing every second of the event, most parents agree that snapping pics after the fact is desirable. … [Read More...]
Technology
How can a tablet’s specifications affect the game play?
There are three key ways in which the specifications of an individual tablet can affect the game play. Firstly the power provided by the processor can determine how quickly and smoothly it downloads and plays. Secondly the screen size and resolution can affect how clearly you see the action, and thirdly the battery can impact on how long … [Read More...]
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Kyocera Hydro Vibe #SprintMom #MC
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Sprint. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating. I am a Sprint Ambassador and will be sharing my experiences testing various Sprint devices and services for the remainder of the year. Today I will be sharing some … [Read More...]
Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart is back and in a huge way. With HD graphics, anti-gravity driving, and 30 characters, the game is packed to the brim with fun. Mario Kart has always been one of the "go to" games in the Nintendo franchise, mixing fast moving racing and action style fighting while racing, the games have consistently improved and built more … [Read More...]
Surface Pro 2 – Best of Two Worlds
When on the go there are a few options in regard to how you can get those much needed last minute bits of work done. Tablets are great because of their portability and their ability to hop on the internet and grab what you need quickly and easily. Intuitive layout easy touch screen controls its all there. But the keyboard. Sure an … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Sea Tow Foundation and recipes for the boat
I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sea Tow. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. One of the biggest names in on the sea assistance is Sea Tow. Sea Tow are the number one choice of boaters nationwide for expert on-water assistance. The way it works is … [Read More...]
Hilton for Your Summer Vacation
This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own and honest. When I think of vacation, the first thing that pops into my head is "where am I going to sleep"? Once I know where I want to go, location wise, I want to know where I am going to lay my head at night- no one wants a nasty surprise when they … [Read More...]
