Travel
Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center
Your Child’s Dream of Space Travel is HERE! We have all imagined what it might be like to go into space, to land on Mars, to be an astronaut. Now at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida you and your family can live it. Learning about science and space is important, but experiencing the trials and actively participating in simulations of life on another planet gives education a whole new perspective. There are two parts to the new program, {Read More}
Summer Fun In New York With the Family
There is a lot to do in New York with the kids this summer, no matter what your interests are. From waterparks to Broadway shows, indoor or outdoor activities, you and your crew will find much to do in the Empire State. When it’s hot, but you still want want to be outdoors, why not consider a water park? Splish Splash Waterpark is a great place to spend the day as a family in the heat of the summer. Waterparks should {Read More}
Everything from the practical to the sublime: Le Blanc Spa Resort, Los Cabos
With what limited time we have for vacationing, when we run off, we want our romantic voyages to exceed our wildest imaginations. We want the best of the best, with everything as soothing and simple as can be. Le Blanc Spa Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico, has already been awarded the AAA 5 star status. That’s the pinnacle of luxury destinations, with many strict requirements to qualify for your best vacation ever, assuring your pleasure and enjoyment. The property is located {Read More}
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Ca.
Living Art in California The Pageant of the Masters in the artistically inclined Laguna Beach California is an oasis by the sea for art, music, and food. Running from July 5th through September 1st this Festival of the Arts stands out from any other you may have experienced before. This is more than art you stroll up to like a gallery or art walk. This is art that fills a whole stage! Accompanied by live music and narration, works of {Read More}
Underwater Adventures at the Downtown Houston Aquarium with CityPASS
Home to over 200 species of aquatic life, the Downtown Houston Aquarium is an impressive & entertaining place to visit with the entire family. You can truly spend an entire day watching the adventures of your favorite sea creatures under 500,000 gallons of wonderment, dining within a full service restaurant and enjoying a variety of amusement rides to thrill kids of all ages. Grab your Houston CityPASS and save 49% off your visit to the aquarium and four other top {Read More}
Taste Of Houston Food Tour: 4 Must Try Montrose Restaurants
Ranked as one of America’s top three most ethnically diverse cities, Houston is well known for its variety of award winning culinary experiences. On a recent trip to Houston, courtesy of CityPASS & Visit Houston I had the chance to experience the array of restaurants and multi-cultural dishes that make the city a must visit destination. Just make sure you bring your appetite and walking shoes to work off all those good eats because there’s no shortage of places to {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Products For Your Home You Will Love
With winter on the way, and fall finally here (thank goodness for the end of that scorching summer heat!), we are going to be spending more time indoors. Keeping that in mind, here are some interesting and useful new items that you can use year round. Calamityware serving-ware brings whimsy and art to the dinner table. These fantastical porcelain-plates will also serve as conversation starters, with hidden pictures created by Calamityware and artist Don Moyer. These clever takes on flatware are both pretty {Read More}
@UniversalPics ‘s Jurassic World Featuring @OriginalFunko Now at @Walmart #FallenKingdomArrives #FallenKingdom #JurassicWorld #Funko #dinosaurs #DVDlaunch #ad
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Universal Pictures at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. One of the most anticipated summer blockbuster movies of the year is coming to DVD and Blu-ray just in time for some fall fun. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is set to release on September 18. “Three years after the Jurassic World theme park was closed down, Owen and Claire return to Isla Nublar to save the dinosaurs when {Read More}
Must Have Item – My First Seat by Little Tikes
Disclosure: The below was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” and “Terms of Use” tabs for more information You all know that finding items that you love when you have a baby or older children is incredibly important. I absolutely love this seat. It is a great way to get your baby up and working on those tummy muscles {Read More}
bblüv Püre – 3 in 1 HEPA Air Purifier Review
Clean Air is a Top Priority Our most important and a immediate need is to breath and providing clean air free of allergens and other impurities is something we all want in our homes. No matter what our age this is important, but for a baby’s new lungs definitely consider bblüv Püre – 3 in 1 HEPA Air Purifier. The ionizer in the Püre and HEPA+ filter work with activated carbon. The filter removes up to 99.7% of allergens and {Read More}
Back to School Shopping for @BTFE at @Costco #ad
Disclosure- I receive monetary compensation from General Mills in exchange of my endorsement of Box Tops For Education. Getting ready for back to school always requires a fairly big shop. When you have kids, so does the weekly grocery shopping trip, am I right? It’s bananas how much food these little hoovers consume. I have no idea where they put it, either. This is one of the main reasons I became a Costco member- that, and because they are often {Read More}
Too Hot To Work Out? Work In. Inside, Anyway.
When it’s just too hot to work out outside, you can take your workouts inside. Don’t have a gym membership, or just REALLY not in the mood to go out? Just keep some DVDs in the house so you can stay on track. Here are some new ones we tried out. Bottom Line & A Core Defined with Patricia Friberg (a professional trainer) is a Pilates and Strength based workout broken into three segments; Bottom Activation 1, 2, and A Core {Read More}
Recipes
Crisp Apple Donuts (with fewer calories and less sugar)
Ingredients For The Donuts: 1 cup Crisp Apple Sparkling ICE 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature) ½ cup Splenda Sugar Blend 2 eggs ¼ cup whole milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 ¾ cup all purpose flour For The Cinnamon Sugar: 1½ cups Splenda Sugar … [Read More...]
Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Smoothie Bowl 2 Frozen acai smoothie packs, broken up 1 Banana 1/3 Cup Blueberries 1/3 Cup Raspberries 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Blueberry Sparkling Ice 1/4 Cup Almond Milk 2 1/2 Teaspoon Chia seeds Topping Suggestions 2 Tablespoons blueberries or raspberries 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1/2 Banana sliced 2 … [Read More...]
Chicken Lollipops
Here is a quick great recipe for Buffalo and Asian BBQ Chicken Lollipops by Chef Josh Capon. These were snapped up in seconds, and smelled amazing as well. This recipe was provided by Chef Josh Capon at the JCPenny Tailgating Party, and is perfect for the next party you are throwing. Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken wingettes 1 … [Read More...]
Sugar & Spiced Coffee
Now that the temperatures have dropped, we’re snuggling up and sipping on these cold weather classics. Community Coffee Company offers seasonal coffee blends (made exclusively with 100% Arabica beans) that are deliciously satisfying on their own AND in a number of food and drink recipes. Servings: 8 Cook Time: 15 … [Read More...]
Parenting
Preparing Children for Upcoming Airplane Travel
Planning a family trip can seem overwhelming enough to most parents, but planning on surviving the trip with children may seem impossible. With proper preparation, any parent can survive taking a trip on a plane with their children, no matter how old they are. It's helpful to prepare yourself and your children ahead of time for the … [Read More...]
A Guide To The Very Best Ways To Save On Travel
There’s something extremely exciting about visiting new places and learning about other cultures. The only problem with travelling is the cost - vacations rarely come cheap. While you might find a deal on your accommodation, for example, your flight tickets may end up costing you an arm and a leg. Travel can be a lot of fun, but if you’re … [Read More...]
Technology
Maxi The Taxi Dog- now an app!
Maxi, the adorable and adventurous dog from the book "The Advntures of Taxi Dog" (and others in the series about his excursions) by Debra Barracca, is now available as an app. And not just any app- one that gives your child an AR plus 3D experience. If you've red the series, you know all about Maxi and how much fun he has. If you … [Read More...]
Mynt – Smart Tracker and Bluetooth Remote Control
What is it? Mynt is a compact (2.5cm wide) Bluetooth device that can be used as a smart tracker for objects, or when paired with a smartphone, used for a variety of remote control actions. How can it help me? A Mynt Bluetooth device can be attached to your keys, wallet, purse or bag. You can download a free app to your … [Read More...]
Six Upgrades You Might Need Right Now
Technology advances as fast as bullet trains. You purchase a new device today, only to give a celebratory welcome to another gadget in a span of months. From gaming consoles, signal boosters, wallpaper TVs, to talking laptop assistants, you just might feel the need to equip almost any gadget or techno toy in your backpack. This list … [Read More...]
New Video Series Reveals Details about Toy-Con Garage Mode for Nintendo Labo #Nintendo #VideoGames
In the first video of a short series, Nintendo revealed new details about Toy-Con Garage mode, an inventive feature included with the software in each Nintendo Labo kit for the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately). Toy-Con Garage introduces basic principles of technology in a fun way, allowing Nintendo Labo users to combine various … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Be Prepared – it starts with a go bag
Saying: "It won't happen to us" is a poor disaster response plan. And thinking: "It can't happen here" is categorically wrong. There are all sorts of "its" out there, and they can and do happen, here, there, everywhere. And when it happens, there might be only minutes in which to get out the door and go. Emergencies don't wait for us to … [Read More...]
Hiring the Right Lawyer for Your Legal Situation
If you’re having issues with someone in your life who is making it impossible for you to live peacefully, it can make life challenging. Maybe someone owes you money and is refusing to pay their bill or you were injured at no fault of your own, you may require the legal advice of an attorney to help resolve your issue. Whether it’s … [Read More...]
