Super Duper Games for the Holidays

 For the Kids, For Toddlers  20 Responses »
Dec 202013
 

I received Super Duper products in order to facilitate my review. All thoughts and words are my own.

A bit ago I shared with you our experiences with the MagneTalk game from Super Duper.  Creating stories with the magnets and scenes was creating lots of opportunities for imaginative play, so we were looking through the site to see if there were any other similar games.  There ended up being a number of games we found that looked like they would be fun.

MagneTalk Mealtime Game from Super Duper Publications

The first game we selected was the MagneTalk Mealtime Game.  After enjoying our first MagneTalk product so much, I knew this would be a hit, too.  The set includes 48 magnets and a game board that breaks a dinner plate up into the major food groups.  You can have your child sort by food type, create a balanced meal, or make up silly food pairings. Continue reading »

OshKosh B’gosh is the Go-To Source for Winter Fashion

 Fashion, For the Kids, For Toddlers  152 Responses »
Dec 192013
 

This is a sponsored post and giveaway for OshKosh B’gosh. All thoughts and words are my own.

OshKosh B’gosh has been a favorite of many families for literally decades.  I remember wearing my own pair of OshKosh B’gosh overalls as a child, and many of you probably do, as well.  Hubby even loves their overalls so much that he had me buy a pair with pink hearts embroidered on them for Bubbles’ first birthday.

But OshKosh B’gosh is much more than just classic denim and World’s Best Overalls.  They have a whole new assortment of looks that both you and your kiddos will love.  We don’t have a local brick & mortar store, but I’ve had a great time perusing all their new outfits on the OshKosh B’gosh website.

OshKosh B’gosh Girls Tees

Grey Sequined Stripe Tee from OshKosh B'gosh

Some of my favorite new items are their super-cute sparkle girls tees.  Bubbles has been showing off her girly side lately, asking me for lots of pink, glitter, dresses, and more.  As soon as I saw the Sequined Stripe Tees, I knew she would love them and that she’d look adorable wearing them. Continue reading »

Craft Storage Ideas to Free Up Space & Make Items Easy to Find

 Organization  36 Responses »
Dec 192013
 

I received samples of Stock-It-Pockets that inspired these craft storage ideas. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think most of us, even those who typically love to keep things organized, have one spot in their home that could use a little TLC.  It’s usually a kitchen drawer or random closet that even when you try to keep it straight, it just doesn’t work.  Kind of like the episode of Friends where Chandler opens the normally neat Monica’s secret “throw all” closet and is shocked by what he sees.

Craft Storage Ideas with Stock-It-Pockets Over-the-Door Organizers

For me, it’s always been my crafting closet or space.  There are just so many spools of ribbon, bags of buttons, bottles of paint and other odds and ends it’s hard to keep it all tidy.  I even bought a few plastic bins which generally keep me on top of the organizational ball, but they just weren’t cutting it. Continue reading »

Create a Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar for the Holidays with Caza Trail

 party ideas  12 Responses »
Dec 182013
 

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sturm Foods, Inc. I received a promotional item and product samples to create my hot chocolate bar as a thank you for participating.

One of the things I look forward to most with cold weather is the chance to drink hot chocolate and other coffee drinks.  Granted I do indulge in these other times of year, too.  But there’s just something about wrapping your hands around a warm mug on a cold day.

I like to serve hot drinks to our guests during the holidays, too.  We have planned guests, but we get a lot of drop-in family members that visit.  So this year I decided to set up a permanent hot chocolate bar so we would always be ready to entertain.

Hot Chocolate Bar

How to Create a Hot Chocolate Bar #MC

Fortunately with single-serve coffee machines creating something like this is easy.  Just pick a spot and set up your machine, then surround it with lots of Caza Trail coffees and Grove Square hot chocolate and cappuccinos.  Then add in your favorite mix-ins, toppings, and a few treats and you’ll have a beautiful hot chocolate bar. Continue reading »

Write Your Own 5-Star Vacation Story in Puerto Rico

 travel  5 Responses »
Dec 172013
 

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puerto Rico, The All-Star Island. All opinions are 100% mine.

It has been bitterly cold lately.  One day this past week, the high was 19.  Nineteen degrees.
Now, I grew up in northern Maine so I’m accustom to much colder temperatures.  I’ve experienced 20 and 30 degrees below zero on multiple occasions.  But this is Kentucky.  It’s not supposed to be this cold!
Weather like this makes me miss Florida and prompts me to start planning dream trips to warmer climates.  Places with palm trees and beaches.  Places like All-Star Island, Puerto Rico.

Visit Puerto Rico

Visit Puerto Rico, the All-Star Island

I wasn’t all that familiar with what Puerto Rico had to offer until recently.  And apparently I’m not alone because Puerto Rico Tourism has partnered with TripAdvisor to help potential travelers learn more about it.  In fact, they took actual 5-star reviews and turned them into beautiful short films narrated by Puerto Rican stars to help give you a real feel for the area. Continue reading »

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