Tonight is New Year's Eve and, since we are nearing the end of holiday vacation, we know it's not long before the first "I'M BORED" will escape our kids' lips. That's why, this past week, Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television started treating families to 13 hours of adventure, suspense and limitless imagination with the all-new series DreamWorks Trollhunters. Millions of kids are out of school and the threat of boredom looms but Netflix is helping us parents keep the whole clan excited with 250+ inspiring moments from the epic saga, DreamWorks Trollhunters. And parents, apparently this show is not only for kids, you're just as likely to get hooked. For those of you who are visiting family this weekend, great news! Just in time for long holiday trips, Netflix recently announced that members can now download many of their favorite series and movies at no extra cost. To start downloading today, make sure your Netflix … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Frozen Hot Cocoa Spoons
My husband just went out to get breakfast and left the front door open when he came back in to get his car keys. I can't even begin to describe to you guys how cold it has gotten in New York City. I've never been a big fan of the cold weather but I do love certain things about this season. Aside from being able to wear tights and boots, I also enjoy winter recipes and just about anything that will warm me up when I get in from the cold outdoors. One of my favorite winter treats to enjoy are hot cocoa spoons. They are perfect for dipping in hot chocolate or even in a hot cup of milk. You can make them in white or milk chocolate and can even decorate them and wrap them to give away during the holidays. Since I love Frozen so much, I thought this would be a great theme for my hot cocoa spoons this year. Check it out! FROZEN HOT COCOA SPOONS SUPPLIES NEEDED 12 Plastic Spoons 2 T solid shortening 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Survive Spending The Holidays With Family! #EnjoyTheGo @Charmin #Ad
This Sunday, my entire family will be descending upon our home like a plague of locusts so that we can all celebrate Christmas together. Don't get me wrong, we all really love each other but we are all also aware that we can get on each other's nerves when we are forced to spend a significant amount of time together. I'm sure many of you feel the same way about spending the holidays with your family. You can't live with 'em, and you can't live without 'em! In our home, our bathroom has become a sort of sanctuary for everyone to get a little breathing room while the rest of the family continues to annoy each other in the living room. While pulling off a successful holiday gathering can be rewarding, sometimes the only way to recharge your batteries is to hide out in the bathroom and get some much needed peace and quiet. Whether it be scented candles, reading material, or five-minutes of silence, I'm a firm believer that Charmin … [Read more...]
Build New Worlds With Minecraft! @Minecraft @BestBuy #Ad
If you have kids, you have already been bombarded with holiday wish lists this year. Every list that I have seen has included Minecraft, including the lists of my own two sons. They love building and exploring exciting new worlds and my husband and I love that Best Buy has an assortment of Minecraft games and collectibles. Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. If allows players to explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. The games are very family-friendly and great for kids. The toys and collectibles make great gifts for anyone already into the game. Players in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep in Survival Mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous mobs. They can do all this alone or with friends. Best Buy carries a large assortment the assortment of … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Save $100 Per Month
The new year is quickly approaching, and with it might come high hopes of saving more money and slashing your bills and budget. If you want to make smarter money moves in the new year, there are simple tasks you can implement each month to do just that. Take a look below at 12 ways to save $100 per month in the new year so you can start setting more cash aside. Here is what you need to know to get started! January: Call and see if your utility carriers can offer you lower rates. If you are a loyal customer, they may be willing to do that in order to keep you. Call your cell, internet, cable, and even electric and water carrier to see if they have any special rates or discounts they can offer. If you knock just 5 utility bills back $20, you have saved $100 per month. February: Check your home to make sure it is efficient. Seal window cracks and doorway cracks/drafts. Take shorter showers and use the washing machine only when full. Use energy efficient … [Read more...]
Be Ready For Any Emergency! @SSIGuardian #StopTheBleed #Ad
When it comes to reacting during an emergency, every second counts. This is especially true when you suddenly have to save someone's life. Believe me, as a mother of sons who play sports, I have had to deal with my share of injuries and emergencies. Having the right tools can make bleeding control more effective. Last year, my older son sustained a serious eye injury during one of his basketball games and everyone was unprepared. The coach didn't even have ice packs in his duffel bag because he had forgotten them at home. We ended up having to rush our son to urgent care and it took the entire summer, along with many doctor's appointments to make sure his eye healed properly. In some injury cases, time is of the essence and you cannot afford to be unprepared, especially when there is bleeding involved. Stop the Bleed kits include pressure dressings, gauze bandages, tourniquets, and other tools, along with … [Read more...]
Safely Manage Your Child’s Screen Time This Holiday Season! @Screentimelabs #Ad
With the holidays approaching, many kids will be receiving electronic devices that will likely increase their daily screen time. If you are the kind of parent that I am, you want to be able to manage that time safely and productively. Although we want to encourage our children to be technologically savvy, there are times when it is important to limit how much time they spend on these devices. Additionally, monitoring their screen time is a great way to make sure that they are visiting child-friendly websites and safely interacting with others online. The Screen Time app provides concerned parents like me with the management tools to proactively supervise my sons' time on their devices. It is available for both iOS and Android users and it empowers parents be more in control of how much time their children spend online. Some of the app's features that I really love are the fact that it allows me … [Read more...]
Snowman Earrings
I am way behind this year on Christmas shopping. Normally, I would have already finished buying all presents by mid November. I'm trying cut down on my spending budget and making sure I give some personalized gifts that will show my loved ones just how much they mean to me. My godmother loves to wear themed costume jewelry so I thought it would be a great idea if I made her some earrings. Since it is winter and she has been rocking her winter accessories, I came up with a plan to make her some snowman earrings using supplies that I could purchase right at our local art supply store. You'd be surprised how many great gifts you could make with just a few items that you could buy locally and are pretty inexpensive. Snowman Earrings Materials Needed: Tools (small wire cutter, round nose pliers, and chain nose pliers) 22mm Fishhook earwire 3″ Head pins Glass snowman beads Tiny silver … [Read more...]
Less Meal Prep Stress For The Holidays! @HoneyBakedHam #Giveaway #Ad
Don't get stressed with meal prep. HoneyBaked has all of the food you need to feed your crew. Another way to simplfy your shopping is ordering your HoneyBaked meal ahead of time. Here is a great way to save time and money! When ordering online, simply enter promo code 720877 at checkout to save $5.00 on a half bone-in ham. This promo code is good for online purchases only. Then when you schedule permits, head to your store and pick up your order. Stay connected to HoneyBaked for all of the latest news and savings information: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Official Website ***The Giveaway*** 1 winner will receive a $50 HoneyBaked Gift Card! Giveaway is open to US Residents, ages 18+ years of age (limited to one entrant per household). The giveaway ends 12/18/16 Simply follow the Rafflecopter entry form below for your chance to win. Be sure to return tomorrow to complete the daily entries! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Let's … [Read more...]
We Are Officially Into The Peanuts Holiday Season! #PeanutsInsiders #Giveaway @Snoopy #Ad
How many renditions of “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and Vince Guaraldi’s famous “Linus & Lucy” have you heard so far this month?! Yes, we’re officially into holiday season—and that means it’s time for a giveaway full of fun Peanuts stocking stuffers. (Well, you might need a king-size stocking for a couple of these!) • Sure to be popular with your kids: Munch your way through the holidays, then savor the memories all year long with a collectible Peanuts popcorn tin...filled with three different flavors of popcorn, of course! • Celebrate the legacy of Charles Schulz through the eyes of some of the world’s world's best-known names in comics, children's books, comic strips, cartoons, and webcomics, including Matt Groening of The Simpsons and Raina Telgemeier (Smile). The book is called Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz from Boom! Studios. • Celebrate the beloved holiday classic with a Charlie Brown Christmas Coloring Kit—the perfect … [Read more...]
