September is National Preparedness Month and Master Lock is here to help us keep our families, homes, and personal belongings safe.  As a member of the Live Secure Safety Squad, I had the opportunity to review two items to make our home and person...

This summer was full of some of our greatest family memories!  They included trips to theme parks, barbecuing outdoors, a trip to Hawaii, swim parties, and more.  With 3 boys (and now 2 more girls and a boy), we’ve had our fair share of stains to...

I recently had the opportunity to attend a Family Media Trip in Mexico City, Mexico.  This was my first time visiting Mexico City and I was really impressed with the safe feeling of the city and the kid-friendly activities we were introduced to on...

A few weeks ago, I opened a very exciting email from some of my favorite Disney PR reps.  It was an email inviting me to attend the Disney Planes Premiere in Hollywood.  It wasn’t only the movie Premiere though – it was a Red Carpet Experie...

The new school year is just around the corner and Master Lock is here to help!  Did you know that seventy percent of college students own a laptop and other electronics, including smart phones and iPads, which are the most commonly stolen items on coll...

Frank and I recently traveled to Gold Coast with my three boys (ages 9, 7, and 5) and it was an overall great experience.  I had traveled before with one child and then two children (one nursing), but never three…on a plane…for more than 2 ...

Financial planning is an important part of life and one that many of us tend to overlook or not fully understand.  When planning for your retirement, what do you immediately think to do?  Most people would plan for retirement by funding their 401Ks and...

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate as a Discover Boating Ambassador.  It gave me the opportunity to share some of my childhood memories, as well as safety tips I’ve learned while being an ambassador.  As a mother, it is my top prio...

Last year I bought the Live Butterfly Garden at Wal-Mart when it was on sale. It comes with the pop-up garden and a certificate for 5 free caterpillars. I ordered the caterpillars and they arrived a couple of weeks before the kids’ birthday. They...

This year was my first time to attend the Mom 2.0 Summit in Laguna Niguel, California and it was an amazing experience!  I had the opportunity to meet with reps of a variety of brands and learn more about their products and the roles they would li...

  We have a big family and with that comes a high need for healthy air.  Thanks to Filtrete, they make it possible…and easy to do!  Filtrete Brand from 3M makes an entire line of air filters for your home’s heating and cooling system.  Filtrete B...

  I love to travel and have learned how to keep my identity safe while traveling.  There is nothing scarier than to be away from home and learn that your identity has been stolen while you were away.  So, how can one go about protecting ...

The 2013 KIA Soul  This past May, I had the opportunity to finally attend my first Mom 2.0 Summit and it was an amazing event!  I was so excited because it was to be in San Diego, California – which is a long drive for me, but still more affordab...

Summer is here and that means there is more driving – but is there more texting too?  I am excited to be promoting the AT&T It Can Wait Pledge this summer and sharing information I’ve learned about texting and driving.  Textin...

Many Americans dream of the day they enter the retirement years of their years.  If the retirement years are finally here for you, you’re going to want to make sure your money lasts the rest of your life.  You can only estimate how many years you will ...

I received a product sample as a Fox Home Ent Insider.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. For those who loved Kung Fu Panda, I’m excited to let you know that Po is back in an all new DVD – Kung Fu Panda: Lege...

  Our family received hotel accommodations and passes to the LEGOLAND California Resort as a part of this media trip.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. A few months ago, my family and I had the opportunity to go on the Ultim...

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consultingfor Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. When I run our dishwasher, I want to make sure...

This is a sponsored post from our friends at AT&T.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Can you believe Father’s Day is almost here?  I can’t!  So, what is the best Father’s Day gift?  One that&#...

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Summer is here and that means lots of pictures!  Summer is that time of year when iPhone cases become vital f...