In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.
Another awesome game that has come out this year is Hike. This new card game is where nature springs surprises and player battle for survival. It isn’t as dire as that descriptions sounds — I promise. 🙂 Hike is fairly easy to play. Each player (you need 3-8 players to… Read More »Hike
Raise you hand if you have a dishwasher. Now, if you have a dishwasher and you often find water spots and/or residue on your dishes after you have run them through a dishwasher cycle, keep your hands up in the air. Did you know that with detergents alone, food and chemical residues can redeposit on dishware during the rinse cycle, causing spots and residues to remain. Gross, isn’t it? I know, I thought so too. However, there is a way for sparkling dishes, glasses, and cutlery. The answer is Finish Jet-Dry.
Finish Jet-Dry is so easy to use. You just fill your rinse agent dispenser with Finish Jet Dry Rinse Agent and it will be automatically released in the rinse cycle every time your dishwasher runs. One little bottle fills my dispenser. I love that my dishes are cleaner since I have been using it. Plus, because there is no residue left on my dishes, I am finding that I am not having to rerun dishes as much (which saves me money. FTW!).
Since my family and I think this product works great, I have arranged for one lucky reader to win a sample of Finish Jet Dry! Here’s what you need to do:
As many of you know, we love to play games here! I am always on the lookout for great family games and I have definitely found another one that you have to try out!
Word On The Street Junior is for kids 8 and up. To play, a category card is read out loud and then you start the timer. Each team then brainstorms different words that will fit the category, and then has to then agree on a word. They then move each corresponding letter tile towards their side of the street. Now, when the other team goes if they use the same letter, they get to pull the letter tile towards their side. (This is the part of the game when a lot of booing goes on from the first team. LOL) Also, if you use a letter twice, you get to move it two places over. When you move a letter completely off the game board, you get to capture it (which is why you want to use the letter as many times as you can in the word). The first team to capture eight letter tiles wins Word on the Street Junior!
The first reason I love this game is that it is for 2-8 players. For me, that means it makes a great family night game, but it also makes a great party game too. You can play with large teams, small teams, and just against your brother or sister. It is also the perfect length (20-30 minutes of game play), so that the kids don’t get bored with it. I love that in reinforces so many skills: critical thinking, creativity, spelling, teamwork, language comprehension, vocabulary development, etc. Best of all, the kids don’t even know that this is an educational game — they are way too busy having fun! I’m not the only one who thinks this game is awesome either. It has one quite a few awards: Nickelodeon Best of Best New Games, Parents Choice Silver, Top Gifts under $25- Real Simple Magazine, Best Family Game- KSL TV Utah, Top Honors- San Francisco Chronicle.
Since my family and I enjoyed playing this so much (we did girls vs. boys here), I have arranged for one lucky reader to win a copy! Here’s what you need to do:
Did your kids want a dog for Christmas and didn’t get one? I’ve got the next best thing! Wappy Dog brings forth the next generation of interactive toys, connecting a physical pet toy with the virtual world. Gamers care for and raise their very own interactive puppy to adulthood through… Read More »Wappy Dog
Watch and listen as adorable children pose real questions about Santa and his mysterious workshop. Mrs. Claus takes a break from her very busy schedule to answer and invites readers on a tour of the North Pole. Learn some of the best-kept secrets of Christmas from the person who knows… Read More »A Special Holiday Offer for Mrs. Claus Explains It All