What is red, white and blue and symbolizes freedom, innovation, and opportunity? What measures 9.5’ x 14’, weighs 546 lbs. and is made of 109,200 bricks assembled by 15,000 helpful individuals? The answer: the largest LEGO American flag EVER BUILT! The National Museum of American History is View Post
Our Favorite Dinosaur Books and Fun
Before we had kids I could not have named three carnivorous dinosaurs if my life depended on it. Now, thanks to Jacob (8) our little paleontologist, I would never think to confuse a theropod with a sauropod! An error of such magnitude will get you expelled from our house in an instant! We View Post
“Open Boxes” – a Book Review
I recently had the pleasure and honor of reading a complimentary copy of Christine Organ’s book "Open Boxes". There was something about this book that made me read it from cover to cover in just a few days, and that’s coming from a mother of four who works full time and writes on her blog at night. View Post
Are You a LEGO Maker? #LEGOMakerNation
This past week was the National Week of Making, which was celebrated across our great nation. The White House hosted the second annual National Maker Faire bringing together America’s most innovative thinkers, tinkerer and makers. The event spanned across the fields of architecture, engineering, View Post
Dreamup Toys Unites the Best Toys Ever Made! #KeepBuilding
Our three year old is your typical toddler. He loves to build, he loves to stack. He handles blocks and bricks like a professional. He creates, tears down, piles up and knocks over. He is a busy little guy. His favorite toys are the ones handed down by his two older brothers: a big bin full of View Post
Five Must Have Items to Recover from a “Mom-Nighter!”
My alarm goes off at 5:30am every.single.morning. It is a relentless reminder that regardless of how much fun I had the night before and how late I stayed up, it is now time for me to start our routine all over again. I wake up with several little feet in my face, make-up worn off and my hair a View Post
LEGOLAND Florida Opens Heartlake City! Another Must-See!
I was so excited to see the pictures from the latest expansion of LEGOLAND Florida, Heartlake City, which opens June 26, 2015. It is every bit as bright, cheerful and pink as I had imagined. The LEGO Friends' new home in Heartlake City is a must-see for the park's thousands of visitors. This is the View Post
1Up Box Review by Jordan (Epic Unboxing Video)
May's 1Up Box Reviewed by Jordan: Jordan was recently provided a 1UpBox for his review. The opinions stated here are all his (and mine). "Mama, Mama, I just watched the COOLEST epic unboxing EVER by EvanTubeHD. Come watch! NOW!" Jordan is our little tech-savvy guy, so I was not the least bit View Post
Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts From the Kids
Thoughtful Father's Day Gifts From the Kids Father's Day is around the corner and it is time to celebrate the super hero in your child's life. Of course you also have super hero status, however there is something special about "Dada" – and rightfully so. I have pulled together ideas and View Post
Captain Citrus Saves the Day in Four Different Ways!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida Department of Citrus for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. In a house full of little boys, there is great emphasis on super heroes, their incredible powers and how they always end up saving the day. Each of our four boys have their own View Post
MUST SEE Pictures of the LEGOLAND Hotel
LEGOLAND® Hotel at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Makes Its Long Awaited Debut! I was invited to the Grand Opening event for the media, but unfortunately could not attend - heartbreakingly enough! However I have this to share with you: the stunning MUST SEE pictures from the hotel and incredible View Post
Meet My Mom Squad! #LoseTheCape
I was given a copy of "Lose the Cape: Realities from Busy Modern Moms and Strategies to Survive" for this review. The opinions stated here are all mine. "Lose the Cape" has been on my night stand for a few weeks now. I keep picking it up, every night. It is such a fun and relaxing read. There is View Post
Jewelry Fit for a Mother – Review
I was given a beautiful custom made necklace by Danique Jewelry, but the opinions within this review are all mine. Motherhood is a proud achievement. We worked really hard to get our little babies born safely into this world and our responsibilities won’t be over for a long time… uhm - or rather View Post
EverydayHappy Review
If you haven’t heard of EverydayHappy, you should do yourself (and your family) a favor: check them out today! Their products are biodegradable, naturally non-toxic, no harsh chemicals, hypoallergenic, tear-free and vegan. This is the type of products that you can completely stand behind and feel View Post