Use Rembrandt for the Whitest, Brightest Smile! #Moms4jnjConsumer

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. As a child, my parents always taught me about the importance of brushing my teeth twice a day. They made sure I made it a habit by constantly reminding me that if I wasn't vigilant in brushing my teeth daily, I would turn … [Read more...]

A Delicious Valentine’s Day Menu Filled with Easy-to-do Recipes

I believe a way to anyone's heart is through their stomach. Wouldn't you agree?  The saying goes towards the men, but I highly doubt a woman would ever turn down a home-cooked meal any night of the week especially with a menu like you see below. Am I right ladies? ;) As you know, Valentine's Day is Friday and restaurants everywhere will be swamped with reservations and of course,  people.  I don't know about you but I dislike crowds. Whatever I need to do to do to avoid crowds, I'm in! … [Read more...]

5 Simple Ways To Show Your Love This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is this Friday people!  Are you ready?  I don't normally go all out for Valentine's Day because honestly, I've been let down quite a few times (more times than I like to remember).  So I try to make sure not to expect anything and just try to show my love to my family on the day we all call, a day for lovers. ;) As you may already know, there are tons of ways to show your loved ones how you feel this upcoming Valentine's Day.  It's a day filled with red hearts, joy, food and … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} Free Birds on Blu-ray & DVD #FHEInsiders

 Disclosure: As part of the FHEInsiders program, I received a Blu-ray/DVD copy of this film.  No other compensation was received.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. In honor of the release of FREE BIRDS on Blu-ray and DVD, I wanted to share some cool printable activities and a chance to win your own copy of the movie. But first, let me share the synopsis of Free Birds: Jake and Reggie were two turkeys with a simple plan--to steal an artificially-intelligent time machine … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Rainbow Loom Doll Crutches

My daughter is OBSESSED with Rainbow Loom. She's addicted to those tutorial videos on YouTube too. Look at what she made for one of her dolls!! … [Read more...]

Ring in the New Year with Healthy Essentials at the #Moms4JNJConsumer Twitter Party 1/14, 1p ET #ad

Disclosure: This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Have you made any New year's resolutions? I haven't. I don't want to put too much pressure on myself so I have set out goals instead of resolutions. It's the only way I can keep it up. My goals are to eat … [Read more...]

Caza Trail Donut Shop Coffee Blend #MC

Disclosure: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sturm Foods, Inc. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. During the week, it can get pretty hectic at my house . I've got an eight year old that loves to drag her butt in the mornings so it's important for me to make my coffee in a travel mug so I can enjoy and savor it on my way to work. It's my 20 minutes of pure bliss and I look forward to it every morning before … [Read more...]

Finding Out If You’re Pregnant Just Got Better #ClearblueConfirmed #Ad

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsorship with BabyCenter and Clearblue. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Ever since I was a little girl, I always knew I wanted to start a family at an early age. I remember a conversation I had with a friend in fourth grade about having kids. We talked about our future kids and what we wanted to have first. Yeah, I know it wasn’t quite normal having that type of conversation in fourth grade but it was something I knew I would … [Read more...]

I’m Spreading Keurig’s #Brewthelove Campaign With 50% Off Coupon Codes for 15 Coffee-lovin’ People!

***Update: Thank you for stopping by for a coupon code. Unfortunately, all of the codes are accounted for. Please try googling for a Keurig promo code for any luck. I apologize for the inconvenience.*** A few weeks ago, I was one of the 15,000 lucky recipients that received a no-strings attached Keurig Brewer. I was shocked when I got an email from Keurig asking if I wanted to receive a gift -- just because. Of course I said yes and immediately sent them my address. Lo and behold, a few weeks … [Read more...]

The Croods on Blu-Ray Giveaway! #TheCroods @FHEInsiders

Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. The Croods is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD! This family comedy is full of fun, excitement and suspense. The Croods family embark on an incredible journey when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed and threatens to change their lives forever in this animated adventure featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone. Life is full of uncertainty … [Read more...]