A Fun Game To Play When You Need Some “Me” Time

This post is sponsored by Zynga, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When I started this blog in 2008 I did so to carve a little time out of my day for myself. I had just given birth to my first child and was looking for a hobby. I loved to … Read more

The Zap Zap Math App Makes Learning Fun

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. When I was growing up, practicing math was done using flashcards and worksheets. It was boring and something I dreaded doing which led to math becoming my least favorite subject in school. Nowadays, math is more interactive which makes it fun for kids … Read more

The Assistant That Every Busy Family Needs

Thanks to Picniic for sponsoring this post. As a busy working mom of two boys I often dream that I have an assistant to help me with my everyday tasks. Since I’m not made of money though, I don’t see that happening any time soon. That’s okay because I’ve discovered Picniic, the app that acts … Read more

Attention All Puzzle Loving Families

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. I have a hard time sitting still and doing nothing so years ago I’d relax in the evenings by doing a puzzle while watching tv. Once I had children though, aka beings with tiny hands that like to get into everything, my relaxing … Read more

KudosWall: A Place To Track Your Student’s Accomplishments

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by KudosWall. Have you ever wished there was a place to keep track of your student’s accomplishments all in one place? Whether they won a spelling bee, got an award at school, or came in first place at a sports or music competition, children nowadays have a lot to be … Read more

Help Kids Learn Phonics & Spelling With The Wonster Words App

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. We love discovering new smartphone apps for the kids and the best ones, in my opinion, are ones that have a learning aspect to them. I feel like children are more likely to want to learn if learning is fun. Wonster Words, a free … Read more

25 Ways To Waste Time While You Wait

This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. Whether it’s the school pickup line, the dentist’s office or the DMV, most of us spend hours each month waiting for things to happen. I thought I’d make a list of some things you could do while waiting. Clean out your email inbox Backup … Read more