Every December parents of the internet start to grumble about the Elf On The Shelf. And look, I get it, some of you got stuck with some of Santa's naughty elves. It's a mystery to us why Santa would even allow such rotten eggs to visit your homes and we feel for you. Luckily, we were blessed with a nice elf and he's lovely. We welcome his appearance with open arms each holiday because he loves to play hide-and-go seek just like our boys do and he brings a few little treats for … [Read more...]
10 Gifts Your Elf On The Shelf Can Bring
December 5, 2017 By 7 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The Perfect Gift for the Book Lover on your List – Sweet Reads Box
December 4, 2017 By 138 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Thanks to Sweet Reads Box for sending me a Sweet Reads Box for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own. Looking for the perfect gift for the book lover on your holiday list? Option 1. Gift Card - Rating Good. Practical, but rather impersonal and now the recipient has to trek to the bookstore to buy their own gift. Option 2. Books - Rating Good. You put more effort in here, but who knows if you picked out a great book. Option 3. Sweet Reads Box - Rating Excellent. Not only is … [Read more...]
Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Cheese Log Appetizer
December 1, 2017 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
This Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Cheese Log Recipe has been brought to you in partnership with Triscuit. I was compensated for this post; however, all opinions expressed here are my own. "Rocking around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop" Office parties, pot lucks, Christmas concerts.....the list of holiday parties are filling up our calendars and it seems like every time we open an email or answer a text we have another social gathering to attend. But what to … [Read more...]
Put Your Best Self(ie) Forward
November 30, 2017 By 6 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: this post was brought to you in partnership with Church and Dwight Gone are the days of shoving embarrassing holiday photos in a drawer never to see them again. Whether its Instagram, Facebook or everything in between, you can’t hide from an onslaught of holiday photos that you cannot escape from. I bet you’re thinking – so, what’s the secret to selfie success? It’s the prep you do even before the presents are wrapped and the stockings are hung by the chimney … [Read more...]
Raising Readers thanks to Big Nate Books
November 29, 2017 By 76 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Products mentioned in this post were provided for reviewing purposes, all opinions expressed belong to Mom vs the Boys Being a bit of a book worm myself, it was definitely a goal of mine to raise a reader. Having three boys though, I wasn't sure it would happen. I'd heard endless stories and stats about how boys don't like reading and maybe it was true, none of the men in our family did any reading outside of the news. Nevertheless, we started a bedtime story routine when they … [Read more...]
Hockey Toys for Hockey Fans
November 28, 2017 By 6 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Products mentioned in this post were provided for reviewing purposes, all opinions expressed belong to Mom vs the Boys Got hockey fans? My boys are long standing fans of the [easyazon_link identifier="B01IRP54RS" locale="US" tag="m0dd5d-20" localize="y"]OYO Sports Gametime Hockey Rink[/easyazon_link], in fact it takes up permanent residence in our living room under our coffee table. Even I have to admit, the set is pretty impressive! With 680 pieces, the rink features: 2-in-1 play … [Read more...]
