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How I Get Red Carpet Ready
Thank you to Stitch Fix and Smile Brilliant for helping me look fabulous on the red carpet. All opinions here are mine. You should also know that there are affiliate links in this blog post. In June, I walked the red carpet for a world premiere. When I got the news I...
4 of the Best Parks in the Northwest Twin Cities
I'm consistently amazed by the vast amount of entertainment we have here in the Twin Cities. From a good old baseball game at Target Field to the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul, no one will ever complain of boredom in the Twin Cities. Not everything that...
Baby Products and Toys You Need to Purchase on Amazon Prime Day
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Well, tonight is THE NIGHT. Amazon Prime Day begins at 8pm CST (9pm...
How to throw a CARS Birthday Party for your little CARS fan
Just so you know, there are affiliate links in this blog post; it won’t cost you anything extra, however, should you make a purchase from one of the links I’ll receive a small commission for your purchase. Thank you for supporting my family! CARS 3 is rip roaring into...
Can my child see GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? 10-year-old Emma Weighs In
Sometimes I like to have a different perspective on movies and TV shows and who better to say whether or not a movie is worth seeing than an avid fan. You may remember Emma from her review of PETE'S DRAGON and if you don't read it here. When I had a conflict come up...
How to Throw a Disney Party with Minimal Prep
I received free products in order to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. The opinions expressed here are my own. There are affiliate links in this blog post. I have loved Disney for as long as I can remember. Naturally, I've passed that love down to my children....
12 of the Most Unique & Personable Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Find
I teamed up with The Hopping Bloggers for this sponsored Mother's Day Gift Guide! All opinions are my own. Every year my husband comes to me and asks, "Bert, what do you want for Mother's Day?" And every year, since I became a mother in 2008, I can only think of one...
10 of the Best Earth Day Activities for Preschoolers
Earth Day is coming up this week and if you're semi-crunchy at the least this is a big deal. What is Earth Day? According to The History Channel, "Founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, Earth Day is now a globally celebrated holiday that is...
Can my child see Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST?
Today the world got to experience the newest live action feature film from Disney, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, opened everywhere. I'm hopeful that the box office reports will convey the magic that the film makers did in the film but in case you're sitting on the fence, I...
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 101: What you need to know before May 5th
If you have a kid who's really into superheroes and sci-fi/fantasy then chances are you probably have heard about a little movie called GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. My son's friends have been raving about the film and since I'm anticipating he'll want to see it I...
How to Fly with Kids: What to expect and how to plan
I've found that the key to traveling with children is to be prepared. The more prepared you can be as a parent the better equipped you are to handle the little road bumps that are thrown at you. Identification First off, there's the issue of identification. As long as...
10 Children’s Books About Love and Valentine’s Day
My mom-side loves cuddling up with my kiddos and reading a good book. The teacher in me loves finding books that mark and celebrate different times of the year. Last year I made a list of books about love and friendship that you'll want to check out. I couldn't keep...