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Does saving for your kid's college cause you sleepless nights? Florida residents need to check out this important information about the Florida Prepaid College Plans. You need these college planning and college savings tips!

10 Things Most People Don’t Know About Florida Prepaid College Plans

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bloggin' Mamas & the Florida Prepaid College Board. All opinions expressed are my own. 10 Things People Don't Know About Florida Prepaid College Plans “I want what’s best for you, that’s all. You deserve the opportunities I had, and especially the ones I View Post

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Florida Prepaid Twitter Chat, Open Enrollment #StartingIsBelieving

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Emoji faces for kids to learn facial expressions and emotions. Fine motor play, painted pumpkin fall decor. Wooden wall plaques for fall and quiet emoji toddler and preschool activity. #PreschoolActivity #Emoji #FallDecor #WoodenPumpkin

Brilliant Wooden Emoji Pumpkins for Play and Decoration

(Thank you to Woodpeckers® for sponsoring this post in return for my honest opinion about their products. All opinions stated are 100% mine.) Brilliant Wooden Emoji Pumpkins for Play and Decoration It’s already mid-October and I am longing for a bit of fall weather. However, giving the fact that View Post

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Are you tired of your kids asking for money? Teach them financial literacy, financial management and fiscal responsibility by setting up a chore system and allowance payment system through BusyKid. Parenting win. Set up chores your kids WILL do!

Tired of Your Kids Asking for Money? BusyKid is the Solution

This post was done in collaboration with BusyKid. I received compensation in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.  Tired of your kids asking for money? BusyKid is the solution! Jordan has been circling around me for hours, like a bird of prey waiting for the right time View Post

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Whether you are a new soccer mom or a veteran soccer mom, this list tells you everything your kid needs to bring to every soccer practice and soccer game. Pack your child's soccer bag with confidence that they have everything they need to have fun and be a soccer success.

10 Things Every Soccer Player Should Bring to The Field

10 Things Every Soccer Player Should Bring to The Field (Thank you NO-AD Sunscreen of sending us samples to try this summer. All the opinions stated in this post are 100% mine.) School’s back in session and with that also comes a full blown soccer season. Our oldest son plays travel soccer, for View Post

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Cheesy Crock Pot Bacon and Broccoli Alfredo Chicken

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RAGÚ® Pasta Sauce. All opinions are entirely my own. Cheesy Crock Pot Bacon and Broccoli Alfredo Chicken If you have kids in extra-curricular activities, you know exactly the craziness engulfing our household on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. View Post

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Everything You Need to Know About SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

(Thank you, SeaWorld Orlando for partnering with me on this review of the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular event. I received admission and compensation, in return for my unbiased and honest opinion. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.) Everything You Need to Know About SeaWorld Halloween View Post

Filed Under: Fall/ Autumn, Life Style, Our Life, Reviews

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie had an amazing and surprising effect on our kids. LEGO NINJAGO Movie review and fun open-ended questions to ask your kids after you watch the movie together. Conversation starters, parenting tips. #Parenting #LEGONINJAGOMovie

The Surprising Effect The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Had On Our Kids

The Surprising Effect The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Had On Our Kids: (Thank you, LEGO for partnering with me on this review of the LEGO NINJAGO Movie. All the opinions stated are 100% - and my kids'!)  I had been scrubbing the pan with the baked-on semi-failed dinner for several minutes, when I realized View Post

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Every child has an inner ninja. When they find it on their own, watch the magic that unfolds. Special kids, super powers. Encouragement and empowerment for special kids. #SpecialNeeds #SuperKids

Amazing Things Happen When Kids Find Their Inner Ninja

(Thank you, LEGO Watches for sponsoring this post, in return for my honest opinion.) He Found His Inner Ninja, All on His Own! All the moms and dads were lined up, as our kids had been earlier that day. We were waiting patiently, single-file, for our turn to sign in to our child’s curriculum View Post

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Start your day right with a dreamy morning routine for school. Enjoy motherhood and your mornings with easy transitions, get the kids to school, get in a good routine for kids AND parents.

The Secrets to a Perfect Morning Routine for School

In parenting, as soon as you feel good and let out an “I’ve got this” sigh, something happens, and that's EXACTLY how our morning routine for school went!   The secret to a perfect morning routine for school is easier than you think!  I thought I knew what I was doing. I have written View Post

Filed Under: Fall/ Autumn, Motherhood, Parenting, Reviews

Shopping tips for back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank - from a mother of four. Frugal tips and hacks to save money on kid's clothes for large families.

How to Save on Back-To-School Clothes Shopping Tips

Learn how to save on back to school clothes, tips from a mother of four! Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to break the bank! It can be fun! “This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.” How to Save on View Post

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LEGO City recently announced a new line up of Coast Guard inspired sets. These sets are great for the young school-aged kids. Adorable "back to school" gift idea. Sea plane, shark, surfers, octopus and helicopters are standard pieces in this line-up.

Celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard with LEGO® City

Don't miss these awesome new Coast Guard LEGO City sets, commemorating the 227th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. They bring ocean rescues into your home. We were recently sent the Coast Guard LEGO® City "Sea Plane Rescue" set in return for our honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine - View Post

Filed Under: Creative, LEGO, Reviews

DIY homework station for the little animal-lover in your life. Having school supplies handy increases homework productivity. Fill the homework station with math cubes, counters and manipulatives for math to help with common core math problems.

How to DIY a Homework Station for Kids Who Love Animals

This project was created as a collaboration with Safari Ltd. I received compensation and products in return for a creative use of the Safari Ltd. animals. All the ideas and opinions stated are 100% mine. DIY Homework Station for Animal-Lovers:  “Wow! Mom, is this for US? You did an amazing job. View Post

Filed Under: Creative, Fall/ Autumn, Reviews

Turn your nursery into a big kids LEGO and whale bedroom. Fun LEGO decorations, whale decor, LEGO wall bricks, drawer knobs and whale blankets and whale art. Gender neutral kids bedroom.

The Coolest Whale & LEGO Kids Bedroom

How do you decorate your kids' bedroom when they are well past the nursery stage? THIS is how! Check out our Whale and LEGO kids bedroom. The kids LOVE it! (Thank you Minted.com for providing us with the awesome art work for this cool kids bedroom. The opinions stated are 100% mine.) It’s been View Post

Filed Under: Creative, LEGO, Life Style, Our Life, Reviews

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