Bright Light Pillows are a Gift Your Kids will Love

Our kids love anything soft, stuffed animals are a big favorite in our house and snuggling up watching a movie or at bedtime is part of their nightly routine. You can only imagine how excited they were when we showed them the Bright Light Pillows™. The Bright Light Pillows™ are made of an ultra plush material […]

It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Blu-Ray Giveaway(closed)

For as long as I can remember, every year as a kid I looked forward to watching “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” on TV. It was just one of those holiday shows that was a tradition in our household and was a staple every Halloween. As our children have grown, we have continued this […]

The MicroTouch SwitchBlade is the Perfect Gift for Dads

With holidays fast approaching, finding useful and affordable gifts for dad can be a chore. One thing that just about every dad struggles with is nose, ear, eyebrow, neck, sideburn, and general hair grooming. I have numerous tools for this task, and all seem specialized for just one use; that is until now. I recently […]

Top Ten Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations for a Groomsman

      Weddings are a fun and amazing time for everyone involved. If you are called upon from a close friend or relative to be a groomsman, there are a few things you should know about your duties and expectations. I recently was asked by my close friend to be a groomsman in his […]

Families may require Legal Translation Services

      Many families have relatives that either live in other countries or often travel internationally. With the possibility of day-to-day legal matters occurring at any time, from accidents, wills and testaments, or any other number of possible legal actions; knowing what to do, how to determine your families rights, and making sure that […]

Wayback Wednesday – “Living in Oblivion”

What is Wayback Wednesday You might ask? Every wednesday I will post an obscure, fun, and memorable song from Wayback to get us pumped for the rest of the week. Feel free if you remember the song, to comment on what memory or place it brings you wayback to.. This week’s Wayback Wednesday pick is […]

New Girl – The Complete Second Season DVD Giveaway(closed)

If you are like us, you wait all summer and then some for the reruns to end and the new TV season to begin. Though we don’t watch too much TV, there are a number of shows that we do look forward to watching. Of course there are always the shows that you get completely […]

10 Things to do with Kids Clothes when they Outgrow Them

Kids are like little weeds, they grow and grow and grow, and no matter how many clothes we buy for them, it seems like they forever need more. This issue means there are often bags, closets, drawers, and piles of clothes that are gently used, and need to find a new home, but what exactly […]

How-To DIY Halloween Costumes

Buying costumes for the kids for Halloween has become a pretty expensive undertaking. It is easy to spend $30 plus on each child, and even that is probably a conservative number when you consider props, accessories, and makeup. When I was a child, back when there were no cell phones, there was no Internet, and […]

Wayback Wednesday – “Russian Radio”

What is Wayback Wednesday You might ask? Every wednesday I will post an obscure, fun, and memorable song from Wayback to get us pumped for the rest of the week. Feel free if you remember the song, to comment on what memory or place it brings you wayback to.. This week’s Wayback Wednesday pick is […]

Otto & the Grand Prix Bees – Book Review + Giveaway(closed)

          We have a nighttime tradition in our family, that we read a book every night before the kids go to bed. This has remained an important part of our bonding and family routine, this along with sitting down for dinner at the dinner table.  There are many books to choose […]

Family Day Movie Reviews – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

No Spoilers – This weekend we took the kids to see the latest installment of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, CwaCoM2. The movie was a fun filled ride through a land where food and animals become one, to take over the characters home island. Our kids had a blast talking about the different animal […]

Easy Pay, Payment Plans, and Layaway are Great Options for Families on a Budget

With holidays and birthdays quickly approaching and a large family, budgeting and saving can be quite a chore. A number of retailers are making it easier and more convenient than ever to get products, gifts, and services with flexible payment options designed for families. Using credit cards has gotten quite expensive, interest rates constantly fluctuate, […]

Wayback Wednesday – “Cuts You Up”

What is Wayback Wednesday You might ask? Every wednesday I will post an obscure, fun, and memorable song from Wayback to get us pumped for the rest of the week. Feel free if you remember the song, to comment on what memory or place it brings you wayback to.. This week’s Wayback Wednesday pick is […]

Avoiding the Pose How to start getting Amazing Photos of the Kids + Giveaway(closed)

With a smartphone camera practically available at all times, and many families with point and shoot and DSLR cameras, capturing memories and moments with the kids has never been easier. Even with all of the technology available to us, getting a good shot may still be difficult. Let’s explore my favorite way to get a […]

Protect Your Family from Home Invasions and Burglary with New Invention

Home invasions, Burglaries, and at home incidents are on the rise. Protecting families while at home has become a priority that a new simple invention, “The Lock Locker”, is making a reality. In the home, we feel protected by a number of security measures that are proving to be either ineffective, or easily defeated; namely, […]

Tent, Pop-Up, Travel Trailer, or RV What’s the right type of Camping for You and Your Kids?

 Camping can be a fun and great time for a family, but without the right experience, it may not initially be for everyone.  Having experienced and upgraded from tent, to pop-up, to travel trailer camping, we’ll take you through the pro’s and cons of each experience, and show you how just about anyone, can love […]

Wayback Wednesday – “Genius of Love”

What is Wayback Wednesday You might ask? Every wednesday I will post an obscure, fun, and memorable song from Wayback to get us pumped for the rest of the week. Feel free if you remember the song, to comment on what memory or place it brings you wayback to.. This week’s Wayback Wednesday pick is […]

Date Night Movie Reviews – Insidious Chapter 2

“No Spoilers” – Insidious Chapter 2 is the perfect followup to what I thought was a great Chiller, Insidious 1. There were two very separate sides of reviews for the first film, some really enjoying it and others on the opposite side. I myself enjoy a spooky movie that has a lot of build up […]

Understanding and Deciphering Kid Speak

Kids have a language all of their own, and often they don’t exactly mean what they say. I took some time to study and decipher the meaning of some of the most common things I hear the kids say on a regular basis, and you may be shocked to learn my findings. Have you ever […]