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Quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12. SmitCo LLC has several different locked diary sets for girls in Emoji, Diva and Mermaid themes, as well as scrapbook, nail and play dress-up sets as well as party favors and to provide hours of fun. SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rh…

**Sponsored post. Opinions are my own. Please read our disclosure policy for more info. I wanted to share a affordable Halloween costume ideas, using dress up accessories from SmitCo LLC. This is a DIY, mix and match costume. Mixing pieces your little one make already have. We r…

SAVE 20% MANSCAPED, the first and leading men\'s below-the-waist grooming and hygiene brand, offers a full line of products that have quickly become a staple and daily ritual of more than 1,000,000 consumers in the U.S., plus thousands more in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Our intelligen…

  It is that time of the year when we are all scrambling around trying to find the perfect gifts for everyone on our lists. I don’t know about you all but I have several young girls on my list and I can not even begin to tell you how difficult it is to shop for them. After all they wan…

Time to decorate the house for the holidays! Most people have already done that and there are a few that are still working on it. We kept things pretty simple this year only putting up a tree and a very beautiful wreath that the wonderful folks over at Hilltop Christmas Trees sent us. Of c…

My family and I were hosted by the Diamondbacks at Chase Field; all thoughts & opinions are 100% my own. I was raised on baseball, from my dad to my brothers, Major League games to Little League games, I loved every single minute of it. I still do! My baseball-loving heart just about exploded w…

Last year, the boys and I went to the House of Boom (now Defy Louisville) to celebrate my oldest son’s 12th birthday. This week, however, we went to take advantage of the VIP Boom passes that we had from last year and celebrate my son making the 7th grade basketball team. Whoohoo! The VIP Boo…

Twice in the past, the boys and I have spent incredible afternoons at America’s Incredible Pizza. Our first visit was to the St. Louis, Missouri location and our second visit was at the Memphis, Tennessee location. Both visits were extremely fun and COVID-19 didn’t exist.    …

Ladies, what are you getting your man this year for Christmas?… Mind if I suggest something he’s sure to appreciate?   Every year I find it so hard to decide what to get my husband. It’s not that he’s hard to please, it’s just, the man has EVERYTHING! Then it da…

Ready or not, the holidays are upon us, and every year moms are on the hook to create a lot of magic. So let us take the pressure off with these drive-worthy events and stops across the Midwest! Whether you want to see spectacular light displays, meet Santa, enjoy holiday-inspired treats, or check o…

There are times when life gets in the way, and Bloggers lose there way and end up not getting things done they should do which is what happened when I accepted a joy through US Family Guide. I signed up to complete a post for a company called TurnGram, and as I searched my site this morning, I …

I would like to share with you a new company called Penwizard who allowed me to pick out Personalized Soccer Book. You will find them in this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. Penwizard sent me the book in exchange for a review and spot inside this year’s Holiday Gift Guide.…

This Summer Charlie, David and I were going to visit Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, and I must tell you we would have loved visiting. Before I share our thoughts  I would like to let you know we would have been given tickets to attend Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch in exchange for th…

It’s so hard to believe Summer will be here before we know it. I am getting excited as it means the swimming pools will be opening up. One of mine and Charlie’s favorite things to do is Swimming. I would like to let you know about Water Works Park which is in Denton, …

Teaching my children to read wasn\'t working very well the first time I tried homeschooling. I\'m just not as good teaching the basics as I am in continuing the lessons that follow. However, I am no longer floundering in this! I am currently using Reading Kingdom to help my 5 year old in learning to…

Reading Eggs is an amazing online resource for fostering a love of reading in children. The interactive activities and games make learning to read fun, and the rewards system keeps kids coming back for more. From the moment your child logs in, they’ll be immersed in a colorful and stimulating …

    Reading Kingdom is a monumental work that gives families a simple, straightforward and time-tested approach. —Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman, Columbia University   Reading Kingdom is the fun way to teach your child how to read! The online program teaches students to read …

Have you ever wondered where you can find the most magical Christmas towns in the Pacific Northwest? Do you live in the Pacific Northwest, or are you planning to be in the area this holiday season? First of all, let’s just say YAY! There is no better place to be during the holiday …

Are you on the hunt for some awesome Christmas light displays to see near Salem, Oregon? My family absolutely loves visiting Christmas light displays during the holidays and we have been to quite a few, so I have some great ones to suggest for you! I also have some super fun Christmas towns in …

 Looking to have a roaring good time?!?!   Then you must check out Jurassic Quest if it stomps into your city!   My Dad and I took my twin nieces and they had a blast.  We weren\'t sure if they\'d be scared or not but we went in the daytime and they were roaring right alo…