Products mentioned in this post were provided for reviewing purposes, all opinions expressed belong to Mom vs the Boys. As well, affiliate links appear in this post. If you started 2018 with a fresh start and geared up with some new goals to achieve but have suddenly found yourself sliding off track, you are not alone. With January coming to a close this is a typical time to start steering off course. Whether you vowed to start eating better, lose weight or help your children … [Read more...]
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10 Gifts Your Elf On The Shelf Can Bring
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...]
The Perfect Gift for the Book Lover on your List – Sweet Reads Box
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...]
Raising Readers thanks to Big Nate Books
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...]
Little Red Canoe Subscription Box for Kids!
Products mentioned in this post were provided free of charge, all opinions expressed belong to the author. My busy boys love exploring the great outdoors, but they also love a good surprise so I knew that the Little Red Canoe subscription box would be a great hit and couldn’t wait for our first box to arrive on our doorstep! Little Red Canoe Book Co. is a new Canadian children’s book subscription box. “Each Little Red Canoe subscription boxes are designed around a creative nature … [Read more...]
Something To Read
Products mentioned in this post were provided for reviewing purposes, all opinions expressed belong to Mom vs the Boys Christmas can get a little out of control in the gift department with kids expectations getting bigger and bigger every year. Parents shouldn't feel guilty about cutting back on the spending, but to keep expectations in check here's a handy guideline for kids who are making their wish lists this year. I've seen some families stop at the first 4 gifts and … [Read more...]