This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Family truth: we love Nintendo. We have for years. In fact, our kids didn't stand a chance. Both Tyler and I grew up with the original Nintendo console and now we've passed our love for Nintendo down to the kids. Both kids have a 3DS but now they prefer to play games on the Nintendo Switch. This week we were sent Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch. It just came out as a Switch game on March 20th and both kids were excited! I am … [Read more...]
Have you seen the new DOLITTLE movie?
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. He’s not just a people person! Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reignites a classic character, as Robert Downey Jr. stars in DOLITTLE, arriving on Digital March 24, 2020 (today!) and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on April 7, 2020. Own the movie all the animals are talking about and go an epic journey with a hilarious always cold bear, an anxious gorilla, a lovable giraffe, a ferocious tiger, and … [Read more...]
Star Wars Paper Roll Craft for At Home Fun!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. The final installment in the epic saga is now available on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray March 31! This perfect timing for all of us that are isolating in our homes, don't you think? Though we saw this movie in the theater, we cannot wait to watch it on Blu-ray. Star Wars Paper Roll Craft In celebration of the release, The Art of Fatherhood has created a step-by-step guide to creating your own … [Read more...]
Watch the New Movie Playing with Fire!
This holiday weekend, the family enjoyed a new movie Playing with Fire. Laughter abounded in the Long House -- this is a great family movie. We were thankful to be sent a few fun goodies to enjoy our movie night as well. Giant Jenga has especially been a hit all weekend. About the Movie Playing with Fire L-R: Judy Greer, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Finley Rose Slater, and Christian Convery in PLAYING WITH FIRE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Doane Gregory. Called “fun for … [Read more...]
Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture
Raising a strong daughter is more difficult than ever for parents. Our culture bombards young women with smartphone addiction, unhealthy role models, unobtainable body images, toxic rather than healthy feminism, and even calls into question gender itself. So what's a parent to do? I have a 12 year old daughter now, and I am scared. Honestly. This is such a hard time to grow up in. I don't want to be adding to the problems, but I want to help her. And I want practical ways to do that. … [Read more...]
DIY Flower Crown Inspired by Disney’s Maleficent Mistress of Evil
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Ring in the new year with Disney's most iconic villain when Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, arrives on Digital and Movies Anywhere December 31 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD January 14, 2020. The thrilling sequel to 2014's Maleficent will include brand-new bonus features, extended scenes, outtakes and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers. … [Read more...]
Express Gratitude this Year with a Gratitude Journal
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. I have a lot to be thankful for. This new year instead of a New Year's resolution, I'd like to just be more intentional about gratitude. I want to purposely express gratitude in daily life. I realize that I am living a blessed life. It's easy to let things get me down, but when I practice thankfulness, I believe that my life will be more content. grat·i·tude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation … [Read more...]