This post and giveaway are sponsored by Jimmy Patterson Books. All thoughts and opinions are our own. I’ve always been an avid reader, and I love raising kids who are readers, too. I’ve got to say – there was something about Word of Mouse, a new juvenile fiction book by author James Patterson, that caught…
Archives for December 2016
#PRINTitFORWARD with the Polaroid Snap Touch Camera
‘Tis the holiday season, and I’m loving it! In the holiday spirit, Polaroid has offered to include my readers in the #PRINTitFORWARD campaign, so in honor of #PRINTitFORWARD, I have a Polaroid Snap Touch to give away! I was sent a Polaroid Snap Touch to facilitate this post, but all thoughts are my own. From…
How to Manage Your Time During the Holidays
I already have a hard time managing my time, but when the holidays roll around, it’s an even bigger challenge. I’m sure I’m not the only one being pulled in a dozen different directions. There’s just so much to do, and so many expectations to meet. Finding the perfect gifts, ordering and sending Christmas cards,…
Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids
I can’t believe how quickly the holiday season crept up on us this year. As much as I don’t feel ready for Christmas, I am beyond thrilled that it is here. I LOVE CHRISTMAS. Granted, I’m not a huge fan of cold or snow, but the holiday season – the treats, the music, and the…
‘Tis the Season for Peppermint Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #48
Hi guys! I love peppermint, especially during the holidays. So I was shocked when I realized I didn’t have any peppermint recipes on my blog (although I do have peppermint play dough and peppermint bath bombs, neither of which I’d recommend eating…). Obviously I’m going to need to fix that right away. In the mean…
What We Love About the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
This post is sponsored by FCA US; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. #DrivePacifica I realize that most people don’t get excited about a minivan. I’ve been a minivan driver for the last 17 years (nothing beats a minivan for space for big families like mine!) but I have never driven a…
Simple Christmas Cloche Candle Holder
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love this time of year! Although this native California girl would be happy to live in a warmer, snow-free state the rest of her life, I admit that I love the way…
My Favorite Things Giveaway – Holiday 2016
It’s that time of year again…and I am SO excited! One of my new favorite holiday traditions is giving away a gift package full of my favorite things, alongside a handful of my favorite bloggers. It has been fun to come up with some of my favorite things to give away. This season, I had…
Give the Gift of STEM This Holiday
This post is sponsored by Sylvan Learning, but all thoughts and ideas are my own. Are your kids into STEM education? What are some of their favorite STEM activities? How would you like to give the gift of education to your child this holiday season? From December 1st through December 21st visit Sylvan’s Facebook page…