by Nicole Etolen | Jul 25, 2013 | Back to School, Kids & Family
This post is brought to you by Educational Insights, who provided me with a complimentary Multiplication Slam game to facilitate my review. I’ve never been a big fan of math. Once I hit long division, it was all over for me! Jacob, on the other hand, seems to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 25, 2013 | Back to School, Social Good
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” I’m excited to announce that I am a Boys & Girls Club (BGCA) Back-to-School...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 9, 2013 | Kids & Family
I received a complimentary BENDASTIX Kit in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. While I’m always excited to try out cool new toys and crafts with Jacob, every now and then we get something for review that I secretly want to whisk away to my...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 22, 2013 | Kids & Family
Personalized artwork is one of my favorite ways to decorate Jacob’s room. I like him to have something as unique as possible. Something that isn’t adorning the walls of all his friends rooms. When I was given the chance to try out Personalized Gifts for...
by Amanda | Jun 4, 2013 | Kids & Family
It’s my parenting style to treat my children as they are miniature adults. Obviously, there are things I don’t share with them since they are not appropriate, but the bits I do tell them far outweigh the bits I don’t. I have come across so many...
by Nicole Etolen | May 23, 2013 | Kids & Family
I received the Radz products below in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. Technically, the last day of school was supposed to be June 1st here. We no longer have built-in snow days though, so that was expected to change. We definitely didn’t...
by Nicole Etolen | May 22, 2013 | Books, Kids & Family, Summer Reading
One of the best ways to keep your kid’s brain from rotting over summer vacation is to set up a summer reading program of some sort. The great thing about summer is that no one is telling your child what to read. The choice is all theirs. At least, it should be....
by Audrey | May 10, 2013 | Kids & Family
The summer vacation – three words that evoke in parents a heady mix of fear, confusion and (occasionally) contentedness. Sure, in theory, two and half months enjoying some relaxed quality time with your beloved kids sounds awesome. But the reality sees a lot of...
by Nicole Etolen | May 9, 2013 | Kids & Family
My ongoing obsession with subscription boxes in general and complete craft kits that come in a box in particular have led to me a fantastic discovery when I was given a chance to try out a Wummelbox for review. What’s a Wummelbox? It’s pure crafting fun,...
by Nicole Etolen | May 4, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Kids & Family
Talking to your children about drugs and alcohol is never easy, but it’s so important to make sure you do it before their peers have a chance to influence them. Here are five tips to help get the conversation started and keep it going until you’re sure...
