This past weekend Peyton and I took in I Come From Arizona at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis. I knew a little bit about the production and I was eager to see this with Peyton as I thought it would bring up some very good talking points and be a chance to teach her empathy for others as well as talk about the challenging times' immigrants are facing here, in the US, right now. The main focus of the play is Gabi Castillo, a precocious Mexican-American from the South Side Chicago. Based ...
Play Collect to Win! With Walmart and NABISCO
This post was sponsored by NABISCO as part of an Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every Sunday we head to Wal-Mart to get supplies for the week. You know, all those school lunches, snacks, and family dinners require some groceries. This weekend, while we were picking up groceries we also picked up some chances to win gift cards from some of our favorite products. From now, until October 30th, you can collect game pieces on select packages of ...
Getting Organized for Fall
School is in full swing. I swear we are constantly running from one activity or another. And we just had conferences! I cannot believe we are already halfway through the first semester. And the busier we get the more organized I need to be to make our house run smoothly. One point of stress and contention in the morning is finding shoes to put on so we can head out the door. On time. A shoe rack or station would really help our mornings run smoother. But it has to look nice too. That's why I'm ...
Why Should I Rotate My Tires?
Why should I rotate my tires? I wonder this, especially when I'm paying the bill for my oil change at the dealership. Just how important is it, really? It's really important if you want your vehicle to be at it's best and want to get the maximum life out your tires. You see, tires tend to wear unevenly. Your front tires tend to wear on the outside edges because every time you take a corner the tire leans. The rear tires tend to follow the front tires, so they usually wear more evenly. So, if ...
English Muffins Are More Than Breakfast Staples
This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product. Growing up, I remember starting my day with a warm, toasted Bays English Muffin and a glass of juice along with my half of banana. That was a typical breakfast for our household. Now, fast forward a few decades and I have a little one of my own. But I'm also a single momma so I am always looking for tasty meal options with ingredients that ...
Perks of Having Repairs Done at the Dealership
Did you know there are perks to having your routine vehicle maintenance and repairs done at the dealership? Well, there are! Here are just a few of the perks that you'll find when you take your vehicle to the dealership rather than a stand-alone garage. Shuttle Services You are in a time crunch but need that oil change and tire rotation. But you do not have the time to sit at the dealership for an hour however, you could drop your car off on the way to work if you could get a ride to work. ...
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