How to Make Stunning Personalized Photo Blankets Your Family Will Cherish

October 31, 2017 by Marissa 13 Comments

Learn how to make personalized photo blankets for the family, thanks to Collage.com.

Personalized Photo Blankets for the Family

“Mom! We’re on a blanket!” my fournado shouted, holding up the first of two personalized photo blankets that came in the mail. “The drawings Dad made of us are on a blanket!”

“It’s like a painting of us,” my six year old aspiring artist proclaimed, holding up a second blanket. “It’s so pretty and SO SOFT! It’s mine!”

Oldest kiddo steps up. “Um, I’m bigger than you, and that’s a big blanket. It’s mine.”

Not to be outdone, the toddler grabs at the first blanket and shouts “MINE!”

At least I know these personalized photo blankets from Collage.com are a hit! I knew that when I agreed to receive these blankets for a review that I would not be disappointed. They are perfect for the whole family, keeping us warm and helping to preserve our memories.
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Emergency Survival Kit List for Your Family, with Printable Checklist

September 13, 2017 by Marissa 2 Comments

Emergency Survival Kit List for Your Family

Do You Have an Emergency Survival Kit for Your Family? Learn how to create one with this handy checklist. (This post contains affiliate links)

Nothing breaks your heart more than seeing families’ lives turned upside down after an emergency situation. Homes destroyed, valuables lost, nothing to return to…

One can only hope they spent the time to gather survival supplies before disaster struck.

Are you prepared? [Read more…]

How to Prepare for Kindergarten Using Leapfrog Academy

September 6, 2017 by Marissa 4 Comments

Time to Prepare for Kindergarten?

Remember how Kindergarten used to be? ABCs and 123s, playing with blocks, and trading lunch with your best friend. It was a very simple time back then!

Today, kids need to prepare for Kindergarten before it even begins. Due to current academic standards, kids need to know and recognize their ABCs, read short words, write their names, know and recognize numbers, and understand basic math concepts, BEFORE Kindergarten. [Read more…]

How to Pack an Eco-Friendly Picnic That Will Wow Your Kids

July 30, 2017 by Marissa 32 Comments

How to Pack an Eco-Friendly Picnic for Kids

Learn how to pack a fun eco-friendly picnic for kids, thanks to Re-Play! (This post contains affiliate links.)

Kids love picnics, with all of the fresh air and space to run around, the fun finger foods, and the sweetness of sweet tea or the puckered lips from lemonade.

Unfortunately, many times picnics tend to use a lot of disposable products, such as disposable napkins, paper plates, plastic cups, and more. These items are often left behind at parks, leaving quite a mess for future guests and for the wildlife that lives there.

It’s quite simple for us to clean up and recycle when we can, but thanks to Re-Play, we can enjoy eco-friendly picnics that are fun AND easy on the environment!
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Help Your Students Reach Their Goals with the Back to School Collection at Gymboree

July 22, 2017 by Marissa 23 Comments

Back to School Collection at Gymboree

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I was compensated for this post.

Do your kids have goals this school year? Do they want to improve their grades? Do they want to make more friends? Do they want to earn the most rewards for being a good citizen and helping others?

Help them feel confident in reaching those goals with the back to school collection at Gymboree!

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How to Easily Save Money on Back to School Sales By Using Groupon

July 22, 2017 by Marissa 22 Comments

Easily Save Money on Back to School Sales By Using Groupon

Learn how to save money on back to school sales by using Groupon. (This post is sponsored by Groupon. This post contains affiliate links)

It’s that time of year when parents and teachers start searching for the best back to school sales. Have you received your child’s back to school supply list yet? I have, and it’s time to go shopping!

Did you know that you can find great back to school sales by shopping through Groupon? [Read more…]

Easy Way to Keep Young Athletes Hydrated in the Summer

July 20, 2017 by Marissa 7 Comments

Keep Young Athletes Hydrated in the Summer

This is a sponsored post on behalf of BODYARMOR. As a part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network, I am being compensated for this post. All opinions are mine.

Being an athlete in the summer can be rough. Between the heat and humidity, it can be easy to get dehydrated. It’s so important to keep young athletes hydrated in the summer so they can be at their best and stay healthy.

My son goes to karate lessons in the summer. The facility, while very clean and well maintained, is not air conditioned, so the kids get hot and thirsty real fast. Since my son isn’t too thrilled about drinking just water and prefers sports drinks, I was excited about the opportunity he would have to try BODYARMOR Sports Drink. [Read more…]

I Didn’t Know Raising a Rainbow Baby Could Be Like This

July 8, 2017 by Marissa 21 Comments

Raising a Rainbow Baby

I didn’t think it would be hard to raise a rainbow baby. I mean, rainbows are full of hope and promise, right?

Except that sometimes, rainbows can fade away. Sometimes, a new storm follows. Other times, it’s still raining while the rainbow barely shows through.

What is a Rainbow Baby?

A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage or loss of a baby. You know, like the saying, “After every storm comes a rainbow.” [Read more…]

How to Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card from Ibotta!

July 7, 2017 by Marissa 9 Comments

How to Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card from Ibotta

Learn how to get a $20 Amazon gift card from Ibotta ! (This post contains affiliate links)

Ibotta is now featuring an Amazon Prime deal. Get a $20 Amazon gift card from Ibotta when you subscribe to Amazon Prime for a full year. I’m also going to tell you how to earn an additional $10 Amazon gift card, a $10 BONUS from Ibotta, and more!!

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