This post was sponsored by Nabisco as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Who here grew up dunking OREO cookies into their milk? I know I did! It was one of my favorite treats. Well, now OREO has taken the OREO that we all grew up with and made it even better! OREO has taken the beloved OREO cookie, surrounded it with yummy … [Read more...]
A Vacation From You: Having A Mental Break From Being A Parent
No one talks about the time you need away from what you do in your day-to-day life. Whether you are working all the hours under the sun, or you are looking after your baby during their important early years, it can feel like, nowadays, there is more pressure being placed upon us. Not only because of external anxieties that social media poses, but also, we've got more financial pressures, but not … [Read more...]
Sprucing Up the House for Spring with Roto-Rooter
It seems that spring has finally sprung in the Midwest! Well, at least for some of us. The weather is warmer, the snow is nearly melted and Easter is right around the corner. And that means......company is coming! Now it's time to clean and get the house in tip top shape. And the first place I focus on is the bathroom. That's where Roto-Rooter is going to help me get ready today. As you know, … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Sleep Training Your Toddler or Preschooler
It's 2 am and your 2 year old just came bouncing in the bedroom waking up the WHOLE house. Again. Now the dog is whining because he thinks it's time for breakfast. The cat is walking all over you trying to get you out of bed for her morning treat. And right in the middle is your little ray of sunshine just jabbering away. Does this sound familiar? Sometimes, getting your toddler to stay in bed … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Road Trips in The US
January is known for being a tough month for people, it’s cold, dark and we’re all feeling the pinch of the financial hangover that tends to follow the holiday season. The kids are back in school, we've gone back to work, and it’s times like this when our minds drift off toward the summer - in particular, planning a family adventure that is filled with magical moments, like the ones captured in … [Read more...]
How Do You Start Saving For Your Child’s Future?
Most people have the ambition when their child is born to start saving money so that they have something tucked away for the future. However, that's often a lot easier said than done. After all, one of the things that most people can agree to be true about having a baby is that it's pretty darn expensive! The average cost of raising a child to adulthood can be in the hundreds of thousands. Because … [Read more...]
Manage Your Finances Better With These Free Money Tips
We all know how it goes. The end of the month gives us a feeling of immense satisfaction when we see our account nice and healthy. As days go by, however, this starts noticing the pressure of our routine spendings and we struggle to make ends meet by the time the end of the following month is upon us. The fact is, it is hard to make money and even harder to save it. If you would like to ensure … [Read more...]
Box Tops and School Lunches
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias When you have kids, you learn about Box Tops for Education fairly quickly. As soon as the children start school they start to send home flyers asking you to start collecting them. I'll admit when I first got the request I was a tad clueless about what they … [Read more...]
The Ice Castles are Now Open in Stillwater!
Last year, I took the family and extended family out to the Ice Castles in Stillwater, Minnesota. With our crazy weather, it wasn't open that long so I'm glad we were able to take all the kids and go. Besides being an absolutely beautiful experience it is also a freezing cold experience! Last year, it was so cold the night we went that we didn't stay long but what little time we did have before … [Read more...]
Find Out How to Save Up to $450 a Year on Infant Formula
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Member's Mark. All opinions are 100% mine. Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in your life. I loved prepping for Peyton's arrival. I had her nursery decorated perfectly, the diaper table stocked, the wipes on standby waiting for her arrival. But what I wasn't prepared for was the expenses that seem to be never-ending! That first … [Read more...]
