It’s hard to believe that school is already in session, right? With 6 kids, you can just imagine how crazy busy it got shopping for shoes, clothes and supplies! I’m so glad that there are sites like Zappos that make shopping for the back-to...

As the beauty industry continues to evolve, it’s no surprise that the latest trend of eyelash extensions has become increasingly popular. From natural to dramatic looks, lash extensions can transform your entire appearance with little effort. Man...

I love to go to the movies! In fact, I’ve loved going to the movies for as long as I can remember. Whether it’s going with all our kids or just my husband or with the girls for a girl’s night out, going to the movies is what my best f...

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost here! When I was a young girl, I remember signing up for the reading challenges at our local library. We would go to the library and sign up to read so many books during the summer. My sisters and I woul...

It’s hard to believe that almost 3 months ago, Frank and I got married on the Carnival Miracle Cruise Ship in the Port of Long Beach! I remember searching high and low for information about cruise weddings on blogs and wedding sites and really di...

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With a big family like ours, we are constantly on the lookout for how we can save money. Whether it’s stocking up on sale items, buying in bulk or using coupons, we are always saving on our purchases. My husband is especially good when it comes t...

My husband and I love watching movies. Our 6 kids love watching movies. We love going to the movies as a family, too! However, it can be pretty overwhelming waiting in lines to buy tickets and then waiting in line to redeem tickets. This doesn’t&...

Frank and I love to go on cruises! Every cruise I’ve been on has been with Carnival Cruise Lines and I am so impressed. In fact, we have two more cruises already booked (including our upcoming wedding cruise). Last year, we went on a cruise to ce...

This Christmas was an awesome one!  One of the gifts that Frank and I bought for ourselves was a Blackstone 1575 Outdoor Oven.  It is awesome!!!!  The pizzas we’ve baked on it have turned out so delicious.  Not to mention the fact that it only ta...

I love to travel!  I’ve traveled to Russia, Mexico, Canada and different states throughout the U.S.  One of the things I love being about a blogger is sharing those experiences on The Mommy-Files.  Now, I want to start off by saying that I have n...

How much do our tweens really know about OTC (Over-the-Counter) Medicine Safety?  According to a few recent surveys, tweens got a failing grade.  In fact, not only did the tweens get a failing grade, but the vast majority of parents weren’t even ...

As parents, we want the best for our family.  I know that as a mother, I want to make sure I’m doing everything in my power to protect them and keep them safe.  One of the ways we protect our family and personal possessions is by keeping a fire e...

I remember how excited I was when I took my oldest son to go shopping for soccer gear.  I was officially a soccer mom.  Brian was super excited about his “chin” guards, new shoes and ball that he could kick all around the yard.  He was even...

This post is brought to you by Schoola, the best place to buy discounted kids clothes all while give back to schools in need.  Click here to learn more about Schoola. Click here to see what people are saying. I have great memories of my school days.  I...

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I remember having lockers in high school.  I was so excited on the first day of school when I registered to get my ASB card and was given my locker number.  Everyone had to bring their own locks to use on the lockers as there was no lock to keep your p...

School is just around the corner and that means new clothes and school supplies for the kids.  When shopping for these items, we want the best deals we can get.  That means quality products that are budget-friendly for a large family lik...

It’s hard to believe that our wedding is less than 7 months away.  The time is starting to fly by now more quickly than it was 5 months ago!  I’m getting so excited and can’t wait to marry my best friend.  Wedding plann...

Can you believe our wedding is less than 8 months away?  Woo hoo!  I am so excited (can you tell – just a little bit)?  We are slowly preparing for our wedding – with Wedding Cruise reservations, Save the Dates, Invitations, hiring a weddin...