This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of JOLLY TIME Pop Corn for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Today, we take the JOLLY TIME Pop Corn family pledge to Unplug. Pop. Connect. Taking the family experience back by disconnecting from all technology and truly enjoy some quality time! I hope each of you will […]
Browsing Category: Family Life
Outdoor Activities
Upcoming Travel: Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark
Waterpark Survival Tips: 1. Swim shoes or flip flops – Schlitterbahn parks are among the largest in the nation, and that means that invariably there will be some hot spots without shade or outdoor carpet. Wear some sort of water worthy shoe. 2. Suncreen – Water rides remove the best in sunscreen. Apply, ride, […]
Family Travel / Parenting Skills
Surviving a Road Trip With Your Kids
Road trips with kids are awesome for about the first 20 miles are so then the whining usually sets in and nobody is having fun. It’s inevitable; not many people find sitting in the same position watching trees and fence line fly by stimulating and enjoyable. Especially kids with their shorter attention span and boundless […]
Family Activities / Foodie
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a mixed roots family
Thank you to El Monterey for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to share how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. My home is made up of a variety of ethnicities. My origins span from both Native Americans and German where as my husband’s is Mexican and Norwegian. I often joke with the kids when the […]
Entertainment / Shopping
Finally a ComicConBox for geeks like me!
Wizard World, Inc. recently announced the launch of ComicConBox™, a subscription-based premium monthly box service which offers fans the opportunity to receive exclusive collectibles, toys, technology, games, licensed artwork, comics, apparel, Wizard World Comic Con tickets, VIP discounts and more, delivered right to their doors. Geeking out yet? I know I am! The service, priced […]
Cooking / Outdoor Activities / Recipes
Grilled Rum Fajitas – Perfect for Camping and Summer Nights!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Char-Broil for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. While you may have tried fajitas before I bet you probably haven’t tried them quite this way-cooked in dark rum that creates a sweetness and depth of flavor. What is easier and more convenient than a quick meal […]
Pregnancy
New Nonprofit Offering Hope for Those Experiencing Infertility
National Infertility Awareness Week: New Nonprofit Offering Hope and Financial Support for Those Experiencing Infertility By Sarah M., co-founder of Imagine Family Infertility is such a scary conversation. I remember when my husband Jason and I first had to sit down and understand what a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test was. I mean, that word isn’t even pronounceable, […]
Shopping
Top 5 Things Women should know about Car Care
Heading into spring cleaning season, there is no better time to consider tuning up your car and making sure you are equipped to drive safely and maintain your vehicle’s condition over time. The words “expensive” and “stressful” are often top of mind when car owners think about servicing their vehicles. National automotive expert Barbara Terry […]
