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Awesome LEGO Technic Helicopter Review and Modification

We were recently sent a LEGO Technic Twin Rotor Helicopter, set # 42020 by our friends at LEGO. The opinions and ideas in this article are our own. Jacob (8) and Jordan (6) have been begging to be part of my blog for quite some time now. They spend countless hours following their favorite YouTube View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Reviews Tagged With: Danish, LEGO, review

Combi Fold N Go Stroller Review

Combi USA Fold N Go Double Stroller Review

Combi USA provided us with a Fold N Go stroller for this review. All the opinions are mine and the boys'. Strollers are like purses and shoes, at least to me. I need to have one for each occasion: an umbrella for quick trips, a jogging stroller for… well, to go for long walks, and then the big View Post

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Night Time Bliss! Brought to You by Huggies® Snug & Dry Ultra Diapers

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Co-sleeping, bed-sharing, bed-hogging, sleeping on the edge (of the bed), the more (kids) in the bed – the merrier. You can call it what you want, but it is what works for our family right now – we View Post

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Everything you WANT to know about Bricks 4 Kidz

Everything you WANT to Know About Bricks 4 Kidz

Wednesday is somewhat of a big deal in our house. The two big kids have an after school camp with Bricks 4 Kidz, and it is ALL THE RAGE among them and their friends. Our kids have since last spring break attended almost ten camps and one-day events held by Bricks 4 Kidz, and they never seem to tire View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Reviews Tagged With: Kids, LEGO, review

Give the Best LEGO Themed Easter Basket

Give the Best LEGO-Themed Easter Basket

As soon as Christmas and Valentine's Day are over, the kids start asking about the Easter Bunny. I have to admit, I also love Easter: the beautiful sunrise church service, the newness of spring in the air, the soothing pastel colors and the most delicious chocolate treats, what is there not to love View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Reviews, Spring Tagged With: Danish, DIY, family, LEGO, Pin THIS!, review

Special needs children need friends too. Medical moms have a way of finding their support system and friends. But how and where do the children with medical conditions find their friends? These are tips from a medical mom!

Special Needs Children Need Friends Too!

I spend a lot of time writing about motherhood in an effort to empower and support my fellow moms. But somewhere along the way, the child with medical conditions and special needs is lost! Lost in the system, lost in the community, on the playground – just plain LOST – if he doesn't have friends and View Post

Filed Under: Heart, Parenting, Relationships, Special Needs Tagged With: Caregiver, health, Heart, review, special needs

BabyBjorn Giveaway

BabyBjorn – From Our Hearts to Yours!

From our heart to yours! Show your baby and toddler love this Valentine’s Day - and beyond, with this awesome prize pack! (I was provided some BabyBjorn-goodness for this but all the opinions are mine - all mine!) BabyBjorn and Mama in the Now have teamed up to give you the chance to a win an View Post

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Happiest Toddler Food from Happy Family Brands

I am thrilled to work with Happy Family Brands on this review. They generously provided me with the toddler food to review - and you can enter to win the same prize pack - which i strongly encourage you to do! The opinions stated are largely Jonah’s - and a small part mine!   As a View Post

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Diaper Safari Review

I was recently provided two pocket diapers to review from Diaper Safari, As a cloth diapering mama, I am always excited to try new diapers - especially when the print is super cute! Thankfully we live in Florida, so cloth diapering babies can flaunt their fluff year round without getting cold! If View Post

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Ten Tips and Tricks to Make Your Legoland Visit Awesome

Ten Tips and Tricks to Make Your LEGOLAND Visit Awesome!

LEGOLAND Visit Review Mama in the Now recently teamed up with Legoland Florida as our Lego-loving family spent the day at the park. After our highly successful trip Legoland Florida - our best trip to date, I wrote a review and compiled a list of tricks and tips to ensure everyone enjoys their View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Parenting, Popular, Reviews Tagged With: Danish, family, Kids, LEGO, review

A BABYBJORN Review – Adorable Pictures too…

As a parent, watching your baby explore the world of solid foods, textures, tastes and smells is truly magical - even the fourth time around. Jonah is now enjoying a couple of meals a day in his high chair. He feels like a part of the family when he sits in his highchair and partakes in the mealtime View Post

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“My Other Ex” – A Book Review and A Personal Story

I was recently given the opportunity to read “MY OTHER EX: WOMEN’S TRUE STORIES OF LOSING AND LEAVING FRIENDS” edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger, before its release on September 15. As a woman, mother, sister, daughter - I am well versed in the intricacies of the female friendship - View Post

Filed Under: Our Life, Reviews Tagged With: friends, live in the now, Motherhood, review

Four Steps to Designing Cute Baby Shower Invitations Online

(This is a sponsored post! I have received compensation to review this product, but all the opinions are mine - all mine!) I love receiving mail. I enjoy greeting cards. I appreciate handwritten notes and I just adore traditional paper stationary and invitations. I am not sure which came first, View Post

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Seventh Generation Diaper & Wipes Review

I was recently provided with two packs of Seventh Generation diapers and wipes to review. As the mother of four boys, I have gone through my fair share of diapers, leaks, blow outs – even a few diaper wedgies. I used disposables for the first three babies, and now I am cloth diapering Jonah (4 View Post

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