We loved Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and were super excited for the release of Toy Story 3 on DVD!  On November 2nd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Toy Story 3 on DVD and in the Blu-ray Combo Pack.  You can purchase the DVD and Blu-ray C...

With the holidays just around the corner, there are parties to go to, get togethers to host, and recipes to prepare and serve.  The Gooseberry Patch Keepsake Cookbook is a great resource when it comes to preparing holiday recipes for family and friends...

If you haven’t noticed already, football season is HERE!  I never really watched football too much, but am totally willing to learn all about it.  My dad likes the college football games and I’ve met many people who enjoy watching the NFL g...

On June 8th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures released one of iCarly’s newest DVDs, “iCarly: iSaved Your Life.”   If you love iCarly, you’ll love this DVD as well!  The DVD features two of the highest rated TV specials, three ...

When I was 13 years old, my dad and stepmom took me to Maui. It was so much fun! We received leis when we arrived and we snorkeled, ate snacks, and had a great time. On my trip, I met a girl from Canada. We hung out during most of the trip – goin...

I live in Seattle, where we experience a good amount of rain and where the weather can get pretty chilly.  I have been on the lookout for a jacket that I could wear year round and would keep me warm and dry.  I jumped at the opportunity to review the W...

Did you know that almost half of second graders have tooth decay?  I had no idea!  I also had no idea that 51 million school hours were missed last year due to lack of proper dental hygiene!  That is kind of scary!  I have good news for you though.  To...

We recently had our old, pea-green-yellow refrigerator replaced with a brand new white one.  The refrigerator part is bigger (I believe), but the freezer is not.  Before, we had a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer combo.  Now, the freezer is on the top...

Each Friday on The Mommy-Files, we feature one blogger and have the opportunity to get to know that blogger a little more! I love Featured Blogger Fridays because it gives all of my readers and visitors, as well as myself, a chance to get to know other...

Each Friday on The Mommy-Files, we feature one blogger and have the opportunity to get to know that blogger a little more!  I love Featured Blogger Fridays because it gives all of my readers and visitors, as well as myself, a chance to get to know othe...

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine. I earned a bachelor’s degree in college and have considered going back for a Master’s Degree someday. Did you know that through USC (University at Southern...

I love Curious George!  Then again, who doesn’t? I remember growing up with the yellow books that told all about the adorable and curious monkey by the name of George. Oh and you can’t forget the Man in the Yellow Hat!  Thanks to Universal ...

Medical and scientific communities both agree that breast milk is best for babies.  The American Academy of Pediatrics even recognizes breast milk as the gold standard in infant nutrition.  I am a mom of 3 boys and was very blessed to have the opportun...

I love Featured Blogger Fridays because it gives all of my readers and visitors, as well as myself, a chance to get to know other bloggers out in the blogosphere.  Today, I have the privilege of introducing a blogging friend of mine – Jennifer (aka Spe...

The transition from mom and dad’s house to a dorm room is exciting and scary at the same time.  It’s scary because you are going from being a dependent child to becoming an independent adult.  Decorating your dorm room can be the exciting a...

My husband was reading a comment made by a college friend’s wife on Facebook last night.  She was talking about how she is the primary cook and her husband barbecues.  When she went out of town for a week, she loaded him up with tons of sausages ...

I love Featured Blogger Fridays because it gives all of my readers and visitors, as well as myself, a chance to get to know other bloggers out in the blogosphere.  Today, I have the privilege of introducing a friend of mine from college – LeMira....

I don’t have teenage kids at this stage in my life, but I remember being a teenager and having teenage sisters.  Not only was there school, there were extracurricular activities after school.  They included sports, music, clubs, and more.  It was...

I remember attending college and dreading having to fork out the big bucks for brand new textbooks. I remember searching through used textbooks so that I could get the best deal, spending half the amount of the price of the new book many times. Today, ...

Thanks to Family Review Network, I had the opportunity to review a new kids DVD called “Veggie Tales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah’s Umbrella.” I can honestly tell you that my kids LOVE it! They’ve already watched it s...