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The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before!     My family an…

Easter's coming and if you still haven't found a gift for the special women or men in your life, let me suggest to you something from Mama's Jewelry. It's a family operated business created from their passion for creating jewelry from gold, platinum, sterling silver, and diamonds. In fact, they are …

Are you a wine connoisseur? Do you love trying new wines? Then Winc is for you! It’s not your traditional wine club. They are a direct distribution global wine company that personalizes the entire wine experience! How is Winc different? You take a Palate Profile quiz that recomme…

DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Watch Yo Mouth 90’s Edition.   There’s no time like family time! One easy way we can have family fun at home is by playing board games. Now my husband and I are both 90’s kids-we we were not actually kids….try teenager…

Emma, my middle child, has been playing soccer this past year and to be honest, she isn’t very good. I don’t blame her! She hasn’t been to soccer camp or been raised playing it to gain knowledge by experience. That is all going to change this summer! I am enrolling her in British S…

GrandBox Subscription Box Posted on December 22, 2018 by Carrie There are subscription boxes for all sorts of things these days. Beauty, Fashion, Food, Toys, crafts and so much more. My daughter’s grandmother lives across the country, we only get to see her once or t…

Mama’s Jewelry has been designing rings for moms for 30 years, and they even create pendants, mothers pendants, rings and earrings all at affordable prices.  Items are all custom made and they pride themselves on a quick turnaround time while maintaining high quality. I ordered the "NANA …

We were sent a complimentary canvas print from Canvas on Demand. It was incredibly easy and quick to  place our order and I was extremely impressed with how fast it shipped. The quality of canvas is incredibly nice and the photo I picked for our sons room makeover fit in with everything perfect…

Do your kids believe? We still do, have the elves out and they brought letters from Santa when they arrived. Personalized letters from the “big guy in red” make the kids flip with details about our vacations and BMX during the years. I am trying to keep the magic alive as long as possibl…

follow Never Tie Your Shoes Again With HICKIES No Tie Shoe Laces A valuable lesson you learn as a kid is how to tie your shoelaces. Whether you use the bunny ears method or the loop de loop method tying shoes is something most of us do every day. On mornings when the kids are trying to rush out th…

Spring break calls for celebration, reflection, a little rest, and lots of adventure! It can be hard to come up with ideas and plan for spring break, and it always goes way too fast! We want to make it easy for adventure seekers to choose an amazing spot to satisfy their cravings for the outdoors. T…

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Looking for a unique, entertaining, and family-friendly event?? Our family recently was invited to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, and we had a blast! Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast a…

Rainbow’s Exclusive Spiral Slides for Swing Sets by Rainbow Play | Feb 28, 2019 | Benefits of Rainbow, Rainbow Products, Slides for Swing Sets, Swing Set Options | 0 comments Rainbow Play’s Spiral Slides for swing sets beat the competition with their incredibly sturdy engineering. Ou…

Disclaimer: We were provided with a copy of Pepper The Parrotfish in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are 100% my own. Pepper The Parrotfish Book Review + $5 OFF Promo Code! One of the best pieces of advice we got when my oldest son was born was from a (now retired) Kindergarten teache…

This is a really cute book with bright and colorful pictures.  I learned a fun fact from reading this book! This educational picture book for ages 3-8 delights children and parents as they learn what makes the parrotfish a special part of our planet. Part of the proceeds will be donated toward…

Exclusively sold on Amazon Smitco sells great gifts for girls aged 5-12, perfect for any occasion or holiday. This set comes in a travel box for on the go fun and packed inside is 4 colorable cards featuring a pet theme, which comes with four envelops. This is a really cute idea and the kids had fun…

The perfect gift for any Angler on your list. Check out Mystery Tackle Box is the #1 fishing tackle subscription service offering anglers and fishing enthusiasts a fun and affordable way to discover new fishing lures, learn new techniques and catch more fish! If you, or someone you love, enjoys fish…

    6 QUALITIES ALL THE BEST SUMMER CAMPS HAVE IN COMMON The best summer camp experiences are not only fun and safe; they also help children create meaningful memories and develop skills that will last a lifetime. In the right setting, summer camp can boost your children’s conf…

Just Add Color - Birthday Party Package   Just Add Color to your next Party! Your Next Outdoor Party Will Be 10x More Fun With Color! The Just Add Color Mega Pak includes everything you need to add colorful powder games, color dances, color crafts, color photos and color experiences to your n…

Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! Traveling Exhibit Makes Debut at Discovery Center Museum Rockford, IL  - The world’s most beloved #1 blue engine is rolling into Discovery Center! Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! is an interactive exhibit inspired by the po…