How to Reduce a Fever in a Child without Medicine using BeKOOOL

November 16, 2015 by Marissa 12 Comments

How to Reduce a Fever in a Child without Medicine

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How do you help your child when he or she has a fever? Do you try to give medicine, or would you rather a different way to help reduce the fever?

While many parents would head right for the medicine, some would rather not, which is totally okay. A fever is the body’s way of fighting off infections, so it is seen as a healthy sign if the body is responding with a mild fever.

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Why the LeapFrog Epic Tablet is an EPIC Tablet for Kids!

November 14, 2015 by Marissa Leave a Comment

LeapFrog Epic Tablet Review (This post contains affiliate links)

LeapFrog Epic Tablet for Kids

What do you look for in a kids’ tablet? Do you want one with learning apps along with fun apps? Do you look for one with kid-safe browsing or easy to use parental controls? The new LeapFrog Epic Tablet has that and a lot more!

“As a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, I receive products , promotional items and educational material to use and share as I see fit. However, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. “

Do you follow MommyKnowsWhatsBest on Instagram? If so, you’ve been seeing why we think the LeapFrog Epic Tablet is EPIC!

My lil’ princess is certainly an #EpicKid ! I asked her what game she was playing on her #LeapFrogEpic , and she said, “Shh! I’m reading a story!” #bookworm #LeapFrog #LeapFrogMom @LeapFrogOfficial #LeapFrogMomSquad #spon
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Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition: The Thankful Jar (with Printables!)

October 28, 2015 by Marissa 24 Comments

Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition with Your Kids

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start new traditions with your family. It’s a time when family gathers to spend quality time together, often sharing what they are most thankful for and making memories.

For me, it’s all about traditions that make lasting warm memories, ones that will be shared for generations to come. I want my kids to remember spending quality time as a family, instilling in them pride for their family values.

One tradition you can start right now is The Thankful Jar. It can be a year-long project focusing on thankfulness and gratefulness that is then shared on Thanksgiving Day!

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Pretend Makeup Set from Little Cosmetics Review – Great for Little Girls!

October 25, 2015 by Marissa 6 Comments

Pretend Makeup Set

Pretend Makeup Set from Little Cosmetics Review (This post contains affiliate links)

Does your daughter ever want to play with your makeup or want to wear makeup to be like Mommy? My little girl begs me all the time to let her wear my makeup, but at only 4, my real makeup is just not right for her just yet.

I’ve always wanted to get her a pretend makeup set, so I was really glad when I got the opportunity to review the pretend makeup set from Little Cosmetics!

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Frozen Fever Elsa Dress Costume Review

October 15, 2015 by Marissa 1 Comment

Frozen Fever Elsa Dress Costume Review

Frozen Fever Elsa Dress Costume Review (This post contains affiliate links)

Do you have a little girl who loves to dress up? My lil’ gal absolutely loves dressing up, especially when she gets to wear princess costumes!

You can imagine how ecstatic she was when she received this Frozen Fever Elsa Dress to review!

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Fun Letter Learning Games with Word Whammer from LeapFrog #LeapBacktoSchool

October 1, 2015 by Marissa Leave a Comment

Fun Letter Learning Games with Word Whammer

Fun Letter Learning Games with Word Whammer

Did you know that you learn more when you involve more than one of your senses? It’s true! For example, when your kids write spelling words and spell them out loud at the same time, they are enhancing their memory of those spellings! It even works if your child touches each letter as they read them out loud.

The LeapFrog Word Whammer helps your kids learn their letters by getting more than one of their senses involved with active play. Yes, playing can help them learn! [Read more…]

Leap Back to School with the LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum Review

September 30, 2015 by Marissa Leave a Comment

LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum Review

Can you believe we’ve been back to school for more than a month now? How to do you reinforce at home what your kids learn at school, besides with homework? One easy way to review is to use the LeapPad Platinum!

My family is definitely a LeapFrog product family. Even before becoming a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, we had so many LeapFrog products, from simple letter recognition toys to both the LeapPad 1 and the LeapPad 2! And now, I’m really excited to bring you my LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum Review! [Read more…]

Fun Ways to Bond With Your Kids During the School Year

September 22, 2015 by Marissa 1 Comment

Fun Ways to Bond with Your Kids

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Fun Ways to Bond With Your Kids

As summer draws to an official close and school nights roll in, finding time to spend with your kids can be difficult. Between running from practices to recitals, making sure homework is done, grades are stellar, and classroom participation is happening, your days are packed! It’s important to make family time a priority, especially during the school year, so that you can be an active part of your kid’s lives.

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A Letter to My Last Baby, Before You Arrive

September 21, 2015 by Marissa 59 Comments

A Letter to My Last Baby

Letter to My Last Baby

Dear Baby #4,

You indeed will be my last baby, my last child. I write this with a hint of sadness, because, after all, having you will start a new era for me. A new time in which I won’t have a belly bump, an infant to carry, a toddler to chase… Don’t get me wrong, though. There are no words to truly describe how happy I am and how excited I am to meet you.

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