Do you Bakugan? Don't worry, I wasn't familiar with it either before I had a grade-school-age boy! Created by SpinMaster over a decade ago, Bakugan is similar to that yellow pika universe, with a game component, a youth-aged TV show and tossing battle balls that open to release … [Read more...]
Kids Under-The-Stairs Reading Nook
Affiliate links are used. The new year started with me having a fresh batch of time around the house, thanks to my sabbatical from the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I hated having to roll off into the vault, but the newfound project time is VERY appealing. I decided to make our basement more "visitable" … [Read more...]
My Original Samantha Doll visits the American Girl Doll Hair Salon
Thank you to American Girl for the complimentary hairstyle for my vintage Samantha Doll at the American Girl Doll Hair Salon. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Y'all already know what a big Disney nerd I am. In fact, the level of nerdiness was so extreme I earned a spot on the Disney … [Read more...]
An Inside Look at Disney’s Pixar Play Zone: Disney’s Childcare
I purchased a night at Pixar Play Zone for Red to enjoy. I am a part of the 2018 Disney Parks Moms Panel, and this post is not sponsored. Family vacations are made of pure, tangible magic. It's what keeps me going back on girl's trips, birthday visits, and of course family vacations. Chase … [Read more...]
8 Thoughtful Ways to Raise Money-Savvy Kids
Thank you to my friend Neve for penning this thoughtful piece on raising money-savvy kids. As I strive to teach Red the value of $1, I've used some of these tactics and am exploring new ones. At what age do you begin giving an allowance? Do your kids earn their money or do you help them learn to … [Read more...]
Remember Halloween with a Family Costume Portrait
Thank you to Portrait Innovations for our complimentary photo session and prints. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I remember years ago when Red was small, I created a Wreck it Ralph Disney family costume for the three of us. Complete with a tiny golden hammer, we attended a trunk or treat and … [Read more...]
Healthy Food Swaps and Kid-Friendly Recipes
Thank you to Strong4Life and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You've read about the time I starved out Red, and you know how well he eats his school lunch. You've heard about my easy eater, Scarlett, scarfing real food from birth and … [Read more...]
Scary Movies for Tweens
Affiliate links are used, at no cost to you. Thank you for shopping with me! Scary movies are a sliding scale. What may be petrifying to one, may barely spook another. If you have a budding horror fan, start your kids off with Halloween themes and eerie showings, and see how they do. If Hocus Pocus … [Read more...]
