Our Holiday Gift Ideas with American Girl

Disclosure:  TMC was not paid for this post.  Products received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are TMC's only.    Three girls with three hearts devoted to American Girl means we spend a lot of time going through each and every American Girl catalog that comes to our house.  That catalog is like the big fat Sears catalog was to me when I was growing up.  They spend hours circling things, discussing items and talking about who they imagine they will give so many of the dolls and accessories to, if only they had an unlimited bank account.  This year I rounded up the girls and asked them to tell me their top three items they would like to receive or give to friends. … [Read more...]

What We Are Reading Right Now

I will fully cop to the fact that I pick up seasonally appropriate books for the kids at the library each year. I also pull any turkey, fall or Thanksgiving-related books off their bedroom bookshelves and out front and center to read at bed and nap times.  I do the same thing for Christmas, Halloween, Easter and birthdays.  I'm kind of a freak.  If I were to let it go further I would place them all in a basket in the living room as well.  Crazy, much?  Yes, I think that is. Right now the Christmas books are being pulled out whether I'm ready to read them or not.  This one is our latest and greatest. … [Read more...]

OshKosh B’gosh for the Holidays & More (Sponsored #MC)

Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating. It's the holiday season.... I can hear the tune playing in my head as I think about what the girls will wear this upcoming Thanksgiving.  While the youngest girls are pretty set for picture worthy clothes my oldest is becoming harder to buy for and I am often torn between what I think is cute and age-appropriate and what she desires.  Luckily for us we received a $100 gift card from Oshkosh B'gosh to help us get through our first round (of many, I'm sure) in this new stage of life and we both seem pretty happy with the results. … [Read more...]

The Comedian Turns 5

In some ways it seems that it took forever to get here. As the middle child we worry that you would get lost in the shuffle. Accepting what your big sister TD passes down to you, what you learn by her example and what people think you will be like as her sibling. Already. All that worry. It wasn't needed. It all rolls off you like water off a ducks back. … [Read more...]

You Don’t Have to Break Bad to Get a Healthy Home

Disclosure: I participated in this program on behalf of Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Ahem! I am fully admitting right now that I'm going to climb atop my precarious little soapbox and give you a small spiel.  Don't worry, it won't take long and I swear I don't actually bite.  I drove my neighbors and friends crazy for a while, I will cop to that, but who doesn't when they realize they have the power to change something in small ways but that produces a big impact? I'm talking about the toxins and chemicals that are in your home. Lurking under sinks in the obvious places but also in the not so obvious places like the umbilical cord of a newborn child. SAY WHAT?  … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Boo at the Zoo with Ugg

Disclosure: TMC was given shoes courtesy of Ugg Australia as well as tickets to Boo at the Zoo as part of review. No compensation was received. Opinions are TMC's only. Why do I love what I do? For moments like the one my family and I enjoyed this past Saturday night when we got the chance to go to the sold-out Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. While I have always wanted to take the girls I wasn't into the whole toting wee ones around in the dark past bedtime, but they are older now. When Ugg Australia contacted me last week asking if the whole family wanted to pick out some new shoes and trek around tricking and treating at the zoo, I did not hesitate. … [Read more...]

Disney on Ice Presents Let’s Celebrate at the Patriot Center Recap

Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. TMC was not paid for this post. Products are received for review and contest purposes only. Opinions are TMC's only. … [Read more...]

Books We Are Reading Right Now

We are a family of book lovers. Reading is a priority in our house from stories at nap time to bedtime and everything in between. The kids have adopted our need to devour books and I'm always willing to check out new titles or head to the library. Actually I think the library sort of hates our family. We come in like a hurricane, grab a bazillion books and leave a whirlwind of dust in our wake. Then six weeks later it happens all over again with a stack of late fees that makes my five year-old self blush with humility. Having late library books is like a mortal sin to me.  The rest of my family feels no shame.  I cringe. This month we are reading a few great titles, some are just perfect for Halloween! Let's explore! … [Read more...]

Oooh It’s Planet Spooky at Kings Dominion

Disclosure:  TMC was not paid for this post. Products and tickets received are for review purposes only.  Opinions are TMC's only. The only roller coaster I will ride. I will fully admit that I'm not an amusement park person.  Actually, it is more that I'm not a ride person.  My kids and husband on the other hand possess a gene for thrill rides, coasters and all things theme park that I just can't handle.  However, I do love spending the day in the park, eating all the food I can cram into my mouth (Kings Dominion has gluten free options too) and riding the kiddie rides that make-up Planet Snoopy.  Yes, really. That's how lame I am when it comes to these things.  My kids are little and for now a day spent at Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA doesn't go much beyond Snoopy's world and … [Read more...]