Disclosure: Contains affiliate link This year I thought it would be fun to make something homemade for my kid’s teachers and bus drivers – DIY chocolate chip cookie jars. We are making the most of Christmas on a budget and spreading holiday cheer is important to us.  In less than an hour, I put together Read more

Tips for Engaging Children in Reading At HomeParents can help prepare their kids for success in the classroom by following a few tips on how to encourage reading outside of school.·         Make reading a social event: Family book clubs can be a great way to turn reading into a social activity while incorporating family and Read more

I was so excited to host a Crowdtap party to celebrate the Smurfs DVD release with some of my friends and their kids. Crowdtap provided digital downloads to make Smurf hats, glasses and some coloring pages. I rented Smurfs on DVD to watch during the party. I was really impressed with the colorful animation and Read more

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to host an in-home playdate featuring MAM infant products thanks to Child’s Play. I invited some moms of young babies from my local mom’s group and the little ones had a blast playing together while we talked about MAM products. We took a fun quiz and learned lots of good Read more

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My blog is featured on Reclaim Dinner. In the weekly post, ‘which blog Wednesday?’, I discuss my best money saving tip, more information about me and my reason for blogging. She also mentioned why she loves my blog. It’s so great to hear such wonderful feedback from a reader and friend.Shelby’s blog, Reclaim Dinner, has Read more