This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m partnering with Folgers® at Walmart through the Share A Cup & A Story campaign, to celebrate new and old holiday traditions. I often get asked when my love of baking and decorating started, and I always…
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How to Build a Solar Oven (for Kids)
Our solar oven project was sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities as part of their Project Envolve Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. Here’s a little tidbit for ya: according to energy.gov, the average U.S. household spends $875 or more a year on heating and cooling. YIKES! As a busy family of 4, we use…
The Color Run Dream Tour: See What’s New
Complimentary tickets were received through our partnership with The Color Run. All opinions are my own. The Color Run® is the largest 5K series in the world, and it’s really no wonder why. I’ve done The Color Run about 3 or 4 times now, and each time it just keeps getting better! The best thing…
Screen-free Fine Motor Skills Activity: Goldfish® Cracker Jacks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoldfishGameTime #CollectiveBias Guys. The sun is shining. It’s beaming in the windows in my house, and while spring might not be quite upon us yet, it’s just over the horizon. I’m not sure I’ve ever been in such…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game & More From @WorldEricCarle
Sample items were received to facilitate our review. This post contains affiliate links. Whether you have a child or ever were a child, you’re probably familiar with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This beloved story, filled with beautiful watercolor art that focuses on the munchy, crunchy adventures of a chompy caterpillar who likes to eat, eat, eat, is…
Teach Kids Money Lessons with Lakeshore Learning
Teaching kids about money is easy with Lakeshore Learning! Many thanks to them for providing the products for our lessons at home. With all the debit cards, online shopping and virtual pay methods in use now, it’s quite possible to go a really long time without ever actually touching any money. Isn’t that an odd…
#LetsPowerTheirDreams: Choosing Sports for Kids
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and P&G. All opinions on sports for kids are my own. #LetsPowerTheirDreams This has been a year of firsts for me and my boy. A few months ago, I bought edmonton oilers tickets and took him to see his first real game of ice hockey. I’ve always loved…
Summer Fun for Kids: Throw a Glow Party!
This post was sponsored by Oriental Trading. All opinions are our own.| Planning summer fun can be a struggle, but if you’re creative, it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive. And when we come up with an idea that works, we moms have to help a sister out, right? So here it is: It’s summertime, kids have extra…
Disney’s The BFG Gobblefunk Glossary and Word Search
What’s Gobblefunk? If you’re familiar with Disney’s The BFG, you might know that Gobblefunk is the language created by creator Roald Dahl to give the BFG his unique voice. It’s made up of lots of silly words that mirror words found in the English language. When ordinary words just won’t do, Gobblefunk is the key! And now, with…
Finding Dory Coloring Pages: Free Printables
Free Disney printables are ALWAYS fun! It’s been way, way too long, Dory! After a long wait, everyone’s favorite forgetful fish will be back in theaters for a brand new adventure soon – but until then, here are some free Disney printables featuring Dory herself. You know, so you don’t forget what she looks like… 😉…