Desserts are my weakness. I have a major sweet tooth, and so does my family! I just don't understand how people can not have a sweet tooth. How can you not like sugary sweets? I'm that person at the buffet with a plate full of desserts while everyone else is still eating their dinner. Then, when their finished with their meal, they go and choose one dessert, yes just one, from the wide selection, while my plate is filled with one of each, and I'll go back for seconds! Maybe if I didn't have such a sweet tooth, I could start losing a few pounds. Having a craving for Keep reading...
Archives for September 2015
How to Clean & De-clutter Your Kids Room
Cleaning up your house and decluttering can be a great way to take care of yourself. There might not be any harm with a little household clutter. The problem is that many people feel overburdened and out of control when they surround themselves with more things than they can manage. This is why many people tend to declutter their homes at various times during the year. Maybe they prefer to do it as a part of the spring cleaning schedule, while some choose to declutter their rooms when prepping the house for a sale. This is often because people want to upgrade their living style by moving Keep reading...
DIY Travel Fund Jar with Chalk Ink Markers
I love to travel. If I could take a trip every month, there's no doubt in my mind that I definitely would! Of course, that just isn't possible at this point in our lives. However, I have started a Travel Fund so that we can save any little bit of extra money we have. Disclosure: I received the Chalk Ink Wet Wipe Markers in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love to travel. If I could take a trip every month, there's no doubt in my mind that I definitely would! Of course, that just isn't possible at this point in our lives. However, Keep reading...
Ride Around Town with Micro Black – The Perfect Scooter for Teens & Adults
Disclosure: I received this item for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Bikes and skateboards aren't the only option when it comes to getting around town without a car. Scooters are great too! With it's oversized 200mm polyurethane wheels, the stylish, sleek Micro Black is one of the fastest 2-wheeled scooters on the street. It's the perfect mode of transportation and will get you around the neighborhood with ease. With the price of gas these days, it makes so much more sense to use the scooter for a short trip rather than taking the car. The Keep reading...
9Lives’ Morris the Cat Helps Cats and Humans Make the Most out of Playtime + Win a Box of 9Lives Goodies!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Move over, Dear Abby... 9Lives' Morris the Cat is here to reveal advice on the issues you really care about, like yarn unspooling, feather chasing, and more. A bona fide celebricat since he began doing commercials in the 1970s, America’s favorite ‘charmingly choosy’ feline has launched a “Dear Morris” column to help cats and humans alike make the most out of playtime. What’s more, Morris is also giving Livin' The Mommy Life readers the chance to win a one-of-a-kind, customized 9Lives bean bag toss game at his Live Well & Prospurr Keep reading...
Start your mornings off right with Ozery Bakery Morning Rounds & Fresh Orange Juice
Disclosure: I received these items for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Weekday mornings can be a bit hectic and rushed in our household. We start our mornings at the crack of dawn as everyone gets ready for work and school. Daddy's first to leave the house at 6:30 followed shortly after by my oldest who catches the bus to school. Once they've left it's time for my little one to finish getting ready so we can be out of the house by 7:30 at the latest. We like to start our mornings with a quick breakfast, but most times, especially for Keep reading...
#TBBloodTest – The most accurate way to test for TB
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My kids are my life. I always strive to provide the best for them, no matter what. With our busy lives, it's always nice to have options out there to make things easier for all of us. We've all had a TB test done at some point in our lives. The skin test is quick, and simple, yet it's not very ideal for many of us who are always busy and on the go. Although the actual test is quick, we still Keep reading...
10 Ways You Can Save Money This Month
Do you find yourself having trouble saving money? Some of us are savers while others tend to be spenders! I'm a saver, my hubby, he's more of a spender, although when he tries, he can be pretty good at saving too. I've decided to share some ways you can SAVE a little money this month. Make a change and try these tips out for yourself. You may come to realize how making these changes can really make a big difference when it comes to saving money. What will you do with the extra cash? Save it for Christmas, put it in your Travel Fund, build your "emergency" savings account, or Keep reading...
Quick, Easy, & Healthy Breakfast from Modern Oats
Disclosure: I received this product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Quick, easy, and healthy. Those are three words that come to mind when I think of a breakfast to feed my family on busy weekday mornings. I've found the perfect breakfast food for those busy, hectic mornings. Modern Oats Oatmeal. Modern Oats is not your average oatmeal. Unlike other similar products on the market, Modern Oats is packed with all-natural ingredients. In each serving of Modern Oats, you'll find whole rolled oats, antioxidant rich superfruits and omega-3 Keep reading...
Bratz Dolls – Sleepover Party Yasmin & Study Abroad Raya
Disclosure: I received these items for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A couple weeks ago my 4 year old told me she wanted a Bratz doll. I'm not sure how she heard of them, or where she saw them, but she told me all about them. As you can imagine, she was beyond excited when I opened up the box from Bratz and showed her not one, but two Bratz dolls! Bratz are a line of 10" Fashion Dolls that are fun, stylish, and and oh so cool! These girls have a passion for fashion as you can see from the fun styles and accessories Keep reading...
iCoffee Opus Single Brewer Giveaway
iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer Giveaway! Sponsored by: iCoffee Hosted by: Thoughts and Reviews Co-Hosted by: Michigan Saving and More, Trying To Go Green, Creative House Blog, Giveaway Frenzy, Davids DIY, Love, Mrs. Mommy ONE lucky person will win an iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer. iCoffee Opus features: -SpinBrew technology; spins, steams and stirs inside the cup -Dial-a-Brew; 4 to 12 ounces, in 1/2 ounce increments -75 ounce water reservoir -Automatic shut-off -Energy saver mode -Removable drip tray -Works with; K-Cup, OneCup, RealCup -One year Keep reading...
$15 PayPal CASH GIVEAWAY + More Prizes in the Back-to-School Giveaway Hop
Welcome! to the Back-to-School Giveaway Hop. We're GIVING AWAY $15 Paypal CASH to one lucky Winner! Use the CASH any way you please. If you're a parent, I'm sure you've spent quite a bit of money getting the kids ready for school, here's al Little something to help out. Once you enter here, be sure to head on over to the other blogs participating in the giveaway hop for more chances to WIN great prizes! The host of this event, The Review Wire, will be offering 4 prizes! 3 winners will each receive a Student All Star Set and 1 Grand Prize winner will receive a mix of products Keep reading...