When it comes to school, youth scouts, youth sports teams, or any other organization for kids, there’s at least one time of the year when their age or grade year doesn’t matter: fundraising time. We’ve all been there: selling donuts, candy bars, cookies, tins of Christmas snacks, flowers, magazines…well, I don’t need to tell you....

April 25, 2016

Get Ready to Kick Some Asteroid with Ratchet & Clank!

by Denise

If you’re familiar with the Ratchet & Clank video games, you might know that they’ve got a movie coming out later this month. I honestly had never heard of Ratchet or his cute friend Clank, but once my kids found out about the movie, they couldn’t stop talking about it. My family and I were...

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April 19, 2016

A Stylish, Versatile, Eco-Friendly Handbag that’s Perfect for the On-the-Go Mom

by Denise

When it comes to juggling my day-to-day activities, I’ve found that carrying the right handbag can mean the difference between smooth sailing and wanting to throw things. That may sound dramatic, but you probably know what it’s like to wrangle kids, shopping bags, cell phone, car keys, and who knows what else. Most purses will...

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Fashion Reviews

April 18, 2016

Make Dinosaurland the Destination of Your Next Family Adventure

by Kelli

This article is brought to you by our friends at Dinosaurland. It finally feels like spring here today. The sky is blue, there’s a light breeze, and it’s supposed to reach the high 70s this afternoon. I even went out without a jacket this morning! Of course, now that I’ve had a taste of warmer...

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April 14, 2016

Earth Day Beauty Essentials

by Denise

Earth Day is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate! We make an effort to protect the planet and our families every single day by using natural and organic products, and avoiding items loaded down with chemicals and artificial components that hurt us all in the long run. It’s getting easier and easier...

April 14, 2016

Disney’s The Jungle Book: Wild, Wondrous, & a Little Scary

by Denise

Some of my favorite childhood memories are based around The Jungle Book. From watching the original animated movie, to reading the Disney Little Golden Book at bedtime every night, to reading the Kipling stories as I got older, The Jungle Book plays prominently in my mind. You can imagine my excitement when I heard that...

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Entertainment Reviews

April 13, 2016

National Scrabble Day: Two-Letter Words to Help You Win

by Denise

Scrabble was invented in 1933 by Alfred Mosher Butts, who was born on April 13, 1899. Each year, we commemorate the occasion by observing National Scrabble Day! Since it’s inception, it’s undergone a few name changes and modifications to it’s rules, but it’s grown to be a beloved family game that most certainly deserves it’s…

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April 10, 2016

Grab Green for Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning + Giveaway

by Denise

I love using “green” cleaning products. Of course I love knowing that I’m doing my part to make the planet cleaner and greener, but it’s incredibly important to me that I protect my family as much as possible. This means avoiding toxic cleaners and household products. It’s a no-brainer. Unfortunately, it’s often easier said than...

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April 8, 2016

Win a $250 Gift Card & More in the House Monkey Giveaway!

by Denise

Promo Let’s face it, when you have a family, you have tons of things to do every day. It can be hard to keep on top of it all. Thanks to Bloggin’ Mamas, I recently got a chance to try out the House Monkey site and app. House Monkey is a subscription-based solution to managing...

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April 5, 2016

Free Printable Finding Dory Coloring Pages

by Denise

Finding Dory is swimming into theaters on June 17th! My family has been anxiously awaiting the release of this movie, and we’re all excited to see Dory again and to meet all the new characters. While it’s good news that this long-awaited film is finally happening for us, if you’re like me, you’re ready for...

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March 30, 2016

Win a Gold Medal with Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

by Denise

Are you excited for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this summer? I am – I can’t wait! Growing up, I loved the Olympics. I even videotaped them so I could replay them over and over (and much to the dismay of my family, I replayed them over and over). I’m particularly excited about...

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