Ordering food via app is the latest obsession in Fast Food! This month three of the major chains will give you free food for downloading their app and/or joining their membership club which often means to future offers and freebies! With the apps you pay in advance, skip the line and get deals. Will you download all three apps and eat free everyday this month: Chick-fil-A Get a free eight-count Nuggets when you create or sign into your Chick-fil-A One™ account with the Chick-fil-A Mobile App. The giveaway is available now through September 29 at the company’s more than 2,300 restaurants nationwide. Customers can choose between pressure-cooked or grilled chicken nuggets. McDonald's All you need to do is make at least a $1 purchase ordering and paying for it with the McDonald's app. And … [Read more...] about Fast Food Battle of the Apps with FREE FOOD in SEPTEMBER
The Use of Mommy Cards for Kids’ Playdates
It's back to school and we don't know anyone in the kids classes! I'm wondering how to meet the other children and connect with their parents. Our public school doesn't send out a directory for privacy reasons so I've had to become a detective. I snapped a photo of the class list at open house and have been on a reconnaissance mission to put names and faces to the new classmates I'm hearing about! Our daughter has asked to invite one of her new friends over for a play date and I have no way to contact the parent! I'll send her a message via the PTA parent page on Facebook and maybe even a personal note in the backpack?? Am I the only one who wants to meet the kids and parents in our child's class??? So another question came up....how do I feel about Mommy Cards with personal contact … [Read more...] about The Use of Mommy Cards for Kids’ Playdates
Easy Cranberry Almond Granola Bark Recipe (Shh!!! It’s a Cereal Shortcut)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StockUpWithPost #CollectiveBias Cereal is the secret, shortcut ingredient for homemade muffins, after-school snacks, breakfast dishes and even dinner! You get all the flavor and goodness inside one box so it's affordable and quick to prepare. Get creative with your favorite recipes and find your own cereal shortcuts. Then you can stock up for back-to-school and avoid last minute grocery runs when it's your turn to host, bring snack or just get a meal on the table! Our go-to snack recipe is homemade Granola Bark with nuts, berries and a mix of grains. A box of Great Grains® Cranberry Almond Crunch cereal is loaded with almonds, chewy cranberries and those yummy, multi-grain … [Read more...] about Easy Cranberry Almond Granola Bark Recipe (Shh!!! It’s a Cereal Shortcut)
Paper Bowl Jellyfish Craft
Saw these Paper Bowl Jellyfishes on Fun Family Crafts and I had to share. They look like so much fun to make and then to display as well. I thought they would be fun for an at home project or in the classroom. They would go great with a sea life unit or book. If you make one send pictures! Another cute version can be found at Firstpalette.com As always simply to make and not a lot of supplies needed! … [Read more...] about Paper Bowl Jellyfish Craft
DIY Catnip Garden Oasis Tutorial and 9Lives Coupon Link
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MorrisKnowsBest #CollectiveBias Variety is the spice of life for everyone, including our pets! Surprise your kitty cat with his/her very own catnip playground and enjoy watching him chew, scratch, roll and sniff to his heart's content. We transformed a shipping box into this catnip garden (works for indoor or outdoor) and our Bengal cat, Boo, has been enjoying it every day since. I want to thank our friends at 9Lives® for inspiring us to create a fun, tutorial for our cat. I must admit...while crafting this catnip garden I wondered if I was going a bit overboard. But now, seeing how much our cat loves it, clearly it was well worth the hour it took me to make it! I hope you will be … [Read more...] about DIY Catnip Garden Oasis Tutorial and 9Lives Coupon Link
Mother’s Day in a Mason Jar – 5 Ideas
Mom is one of the most important people in your life. She raised you, and played a major role in who you are today. You may have had your fair share of challenges during those angst-filled teenage years, but she’s your mom. You’ve always loved her and you always will. This Mother’s Day you want to show her how much she means to you but she insists, “I don’t need anything, and I’ll be upset with you if you spend any money on me.” Luckily, you can work around her protective stubbornness by making her something that shows how much you care without breaking the rules…or the bank. Here are some creative ways to pack a lot of punch into a small (and reusable) package with Mother’s Day Mason Jar: Spring into Summer. Summer is right around the corner. If you live in cooler climates in … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day in a Mason Jar – 5 Ideas
Family Vacation Deals: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn & Restaurant (book by June 30, 2018)
Summer will be here before you know it! Check out this getaway that lets your family experience a faraway land without leaving the USA! Imagine a "Little Bavaria" that's located about an hour from Detroit and about 2 hours from Grand Rapids. It's the idyllic town of Frankenmuth, Michigan and home of the Bavarian Inn Lodge and Restaurant. You will enjoy wonderful, authentic German meals, old town shops and charming accommodations. The Bavarian Inn Lodge has 360 European-themed guest rooms, including whirlpool and family suites, an adult-only pool, two gift shops, two lounges and two restaurants. The Lodge's 35,000 square feet Family Fun Center houses two dramatic water slides, three pools and two whirlpools, over 150 video and redemption games, a two-story children's play village and … [Read more...] about Family Vacation Deals: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn & Restaurant (book by June 30, 2018)
Hitting The Sweet Spot – How and When To Allow Sugary Treats
For years you have heard it. If you want to be healthy, cut sugar from your diet. But experts are beginning to elaborate and show us that sugar is not the enemy. Yes, too much sugar can cause problems. Too much anything can cause problems. Even too much water can hurt you. So we have to use sugar with moderation. How did the battle begin? When we look at our diets with the intention of losing weight, we look for ways to cut calories and increase our nutrition. So, when the medical community looked at sugar, they see a few calories but no nutritional value, so they slashed it and moved it to the naughty list. Iceberg lettuce has virtually no nutritional value, but it stayed on our list of things to eat. Why? It is because lettuce is filling and low in calories. It serves a … [Read more...] about Hitting The Sweet Spot – How and When To Allow Sugary Treats
Sky Jello
This is my type of recipe because all you need is blue jello and cool whip, oh and a fancy glass adds to the fun! Not only is it stunning but simple and yummy! Who wouldn't smile eating a glass full of blue skies and gorgeous clouds! Great for parties or an everyday dessert! Here's an easy Sky Jello recipe. I like to look at all the comments to see more tips on how I might personalize the recipe! My kids love sky jello and have requested I try to make a rainy day jello or maybe a storm jello. Maybe a cup of sunshine jello would be better! If you like this idea- check out the Fish Bowl Jello . Now I am thinking I could host an entire party just serving Jello. It would be so beautiful and yummy! There are some great adult only jello recipes that I am dying to try! Rainbow Jello shots … [Read more...] about Sky Jello
Free Spider Chart, Science Fun for Kids
Spider hunt anyone? Our kids love looking for spider webs around our yard so this will make for a great outdoor activity when our family is in town for the holidays. I think I'll wrap it up as a bonus gift under the Christmas tree. Submit your address online and they will mail you a full color chart of spiders commonly found in USA including the brown recluse, black widow, hobo spider, mouse spider, wolf spider, huntsman and many other spiders with notes to aid in identification and FIRST AID advice for spider bites. When I signed up they emailed me the chart but I'm expecting to receive the hard copy soon, ad says it's A4 size and full color. I love this freebie and am sure it will make for a fun spider-hunting adventure for the kiddos (and hopefully never needed but surely a handy … [Read more...] about Free Spider Chart, Science Fun for Kids
Golden Milk Recipe {A Healing & Satisfying Drink}
Thanks to our friends at DairyPure for sponsoring this post. We received DairyPure to create this recipe post for you. The opinions and ideas are our own. Treat your body to a warm, nurturing mug of Golden Milk and get a boost to your immune system. If you haven't heard already dried turmeric helps reduce inflammation. And this recipe also calls for dried ginger which recent research has shown to eliminate cancer stem cells!!! Cinnamon is known for balancing blood sugar and black pepper is also revered for its health benefits. Our bodies are designed to heal themselves and a mug of Golden Milk is the perfect way to give your body the good things it needs. I recently started drinking Golden Milk as part of a healing protocol (I have interstitial cystitis or unexplained bladder … [Read more...] about Golden Milk Recipe {A Healing & Satisfying Drink}
Save with GasBuddy! A FREE App that Shows Gas Prices Wherever You Go
Gas prices are expected to rise this year… just in time for spring and a busy travel season with the family. What to do?! Get your free download of GasBuddy, the app that shows the nearest, cheapest location to fill-er-up. You'll see a list of all the gas stations near you and the gas prices in real-time. GasBuddy makes it easy to fill up for the cheapest price. So download it now and get the best price on gas for your spring break and summer road trips, commutes to work, and every day errands. The money you save each time you fill-up will add up! Looking to save money on a road trip or need some Spring Break Ideas, check out some great trips that are affordable here! … [Read more...] about Save with GasBuddy! A FREE App that Shows Gas Prices Wherever You Go
Disney Insider Tips By 29 Experts
Planning a Disney vacation? Our friends over at Disney By Age put together these awesome tips for visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Each suggestion is contributed by a Disney expert and includes "why you should listen to them". The research has been done for you! So head over to their site now and get some advice from 29 Disney World experts! For other tips check out our partner over at Global Munchkins Over 75 Disney Tips from a Disney Pro Magic Kingdom Fastpass Tips: How to Buy Discount Disney World Tickets! Check out these amazing Disney Matching Shirts! … [Read more...] about Disney Insider Tips By 29 Experts
Quick Brunch w/ Better Bakery & a Side Salad Recipe for your Next Play Date
Oh fun day! We were among the lucky Mommies to get samples of the new Artisan Melts by Better Bakery. They looked so good that we decided to host a play date and serve these handcrafted, baked sandwiches to our Mommy friends. The Better Bakery frozen sandwiches are fresh-baked in your oven so it's like having access to better food on the fly. The company's promise of “Always Handcrafted” means that each sandwich is hand cut, stuffed and rolled to perfection and I'm excited to tell you that they truly exceeded our expectations! We picked up the Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken & Bacon Club varieties at Walmart and began to plan our party. I invited three Mommies and their children including Lea, a Mommy blogger at Free To Be Lea. In case you're wondering.....yes we let the … [Read more...] about Quick Brunch w/ Better Bakery & a Side Salad Recipe for your Next Play Date
Increase Your Chance of Getting Pregnant: A True Story
This post was written by our hopeful friend and fellow blogger. Let’s call her Jane, a single mommy to-be, living by the beach in Florida. As a single woman, I decided that I did not want to wait any longer to start a family. I began looking for a donor and trying to determine my cycle and best ovulation date. I tried using a thermometer for monitoring basal body temperature (BBT). I tried several brands of ovulation sticks, but never got a positive reading. Once I found a donor the problem then stemmed from timing and me not knowing what day I was ovulating. My first attempt at home insemination was using a syringe and a menstrual cup. It failed. I was a few days late and hopeful, but I did not become pregnant. Using a calendar to track my ovulation window was helpful, but … [Read more...] about Increase Your Chance of Getting Pregnant: A True Story
5 Mickey Mouse Party Ideas: Decorations, Recipes, Crafts & Games
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! Mickey Mouse recently sent us a party in a box! Actually they sent enough stuff for 5 parties!! Our assignment? Create a play date for our preschool friends that celebrates all of the Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Whoa it was no small task but we were SO excited about all the surprises Mickey sent and ultimately had a wonderful time creating these five unique parties. Check out the decor, games, activities and snacks for each of the theme parks, plus one party featuring Mickey. The kids we invited went Disney crazy! It was an epic Disney day and we hope you'll find at least few ideas you love: #1 CLASSIC MICKEY MOUSE PARTY The Snacks > We ordered plain vanilla and chocolate cupcakes from our grocery store bakery and … [Read more...] about 5 Mickey Mouse Party Ideas: Decorations, Recipes, Crafts & Games
Ocean in a Bottle Craft
Looking for a fun craft for those lazy days at home when you simply can’t make it to the beach but you oh so want to be there? Why not make this Ocean in a Bottle craft with your little ones. Make your own Ocean in a Bottle Craft: Materials to Make One: 18 ounce beverage container 10 shells per container 1/4 cup sand Green and blue food coloring Silver glitter Water Mineral or baby oil Hot glue gun Super Simple Steps These have to be easy to make if I can do it! 1.Pour sand and shells into clean bottle. 2.Mix a drop of blue and green food coloring into 6 cups of water, then fill the bottle halfway. 3. Add a pinch of glitter. 4. Fill the rest of the bottle with oil, leaving a little air space at the top. 5. Run a bead of hot glue around the … [Read more...] about Ocean in a Bottle Craft
40 Awesome + FREE Easter Activities & Printables
We're happy to share these cute and fun Easter activities courtesy of our friends at Homeschool Preschool. There's so much here to enjoy! Happy AND FUN Easter to you: Easter Snack/Craft: Jelly Bean Tic Tac Toe 27 Easy Easter Crafts for Kids FREE Easter Printables for Tots and Preschoolers 15 Easter Resources for Preschoolers … [Read more...] about 40 Awesome + FREE Easter Activities & Printables