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.
I just realized that I never posted about our NASCAR experience. We were able to take our kids to NASCAR a couple of weeks ago when they were here. Bill has been there once. However, the rest of us had never been there. Here’s what our experience looked like: (http://my.thismoment.com/moment/view/75640/nascar)… Read More »NASCAR
If you like a good romance novel with holiday cheer, then A Lawman’s Christmas is a great book to read. The sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman and twenty-five-year-old Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. As winter approaches and her meager seamstress income… Read More »A Lawman's Christmas
Are you a fan of Cranium? Do you like fast games? If so, you have to try out Cranium Brain Breaks.
Cranium Brain Breaks can be played almost anywhere and is super fast. It is the perfect game to take camping (which we did!) With more than 200 games that can be played in 60 seconds or less, families race to beat the timer using classic guessing, acting, sketching, sculpting and word-puzzling skills. It is recommended for ages 8 and up and is a two player or more game.
You draw from the desk and try to successfully complete the activity listed on the card. I love this because you can just play that one card and be done. You choose how many games to play. This works great at a restaurant waiting for a meal or you can draw many cards and have a family game night! It is customizable to whatever works for you at the time!
I love this game. It is fun and fast and easy for my family to play, so I have arranged for one lucky reader to the Cranium Brain Breaks game! Here’s what you need to do:Read More »Cranium Brain Breaks Giveaway!
It is always hard when you have a picky eater in your home. I personally refuse to make 20 meals for dinner. That being said I have a kid who isn’t a picky eater (however, she is stubborn enough that she will starve herself rather than eat something she doesn’t… Read More »The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution
October is Fire Prevention Month. Did you know that according to a new nationwide survey, a majority of Americans don’t practice what they plan when it comes to fire safety. The survey showed that a majority of Americans reported having a home escape plan (79%). However, 51% never practiced it and only 29% practiced it once. The National Fire Protection Association recommends planning an emergency escape route and practicing it twice annually.
It is important to determine during drills whether or not your children can readily waken to the sound of smoke alarms. That is where First Alert Combination Smoke/CO Voice Alarm comes in. This technologically advanced alarm uses a loud, prerecorded and tamper proof human voice. Studies have shown that kids ages 6 to 10 are awakened more readily by a voice.
We were able to install one of these in our home, and it does work! The voice is actually a little strange since I’m soooo use to the annoying beep (well it was for me), but it definitely is something that will wake the house. Installation was easy.
Since it is fire prevention month and my family likes this product, I have arranged for one lucky winner to get their own First Alert Combination Smoke/CO Voice Alarm. Here is what you need to do:Read More »First Alert Combination Smoke/CO Voice Alarm Giveaway!