Treat Yourself with Google at NYC's Flatiron Pop Up!

Caution: Fun Experiences Ahead...


We were invited to the Pop-Up as media and treated to some fun activities, a Google Home Mini
and Customized Wrapping paper.

A few weeks ago we received an invite to check out the Made By Google Pop Up Shop down in Flatiron. We got to have a hands-on experience with all the cool google products and gadgets that are currently available. When we left, I promised my kid we'd be back and sure enough, we were invited back to get a completely different experience than the 1st time with their event, Treat Your Self!

DIY Scrooge McDuck Stocking and Ducktales DVD Giveaway!

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During this holiday season the one question is, are you a Scrooge McDuck? I am a huge fan of DuckTales and when I heard about it coming back for the kids of this new generation I got really excited. Although Scrooge McDuck has a cold heart, it's nothing that Huey Dewey and Louie can't melt. In honor of the film, I am giving away (1) copy of the New Ducktales: WooHoo! DVD and also teaching you how to create a fun Scrooge McDuck Christmas stocking.

Tangled Inspired Hairstyle for the Holiday (& Giveaway!)

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In honor of today's tangled release, I will be sharing with you a super cute tangled inspired hairstyle that your Little beauty can rock for the holidays. Continue along for a chance to be entered to win our Tangled DVD giveaway.

Top Video Game Gifts for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 2DS, and PS4! #2017Holiday

We received a copy of each of these video games in exchange for our honest review and gift guide inclusion!

The Holidays have arrived so quickly! I had no time to prepare my speeches, write-ups, and even gifts... All of this might actually be due to all the awesome gaming I've been doing on our Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Nintendo 2DS. Here are the Top video Games that must make it under the Christmas tree this year.


Note: These games are not posted in any order, Just by System.

Make Bibo your Top Gift for Cocktail Lovers #Giveaway

Bibo is the perfect gift to give yourself – it provides a better way to relax with your friends and family.  Making a cocktail is as easy as 1-2-3: Turn on the machine, pop in your cocktail mix pouch and hit mix. Leave the rest to Bibo. You bring the guests, Bibo brings the party; you’ll be enjoying a perfect and refreshingly tasty cocktail in less than 20 seconds. A great cocktail always makes a night extra special!



Bibo is a solution for women everywhere who are looking for a better way to enjoy entertaining in their homes. It’s the ultimate cocktail machine because it does everything for you and keeps it easy. Convenience is at its core.

Kinder Joy ™ Is Finally In The US... REJOICE!

This post was sponsored by Kinder® but the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Kinder Joy is finally in the United States! I'm Excited, My kid is Excited, and I'm here to introduce to you the most fun and coolest treat that was once very hard to obtain!
* Caution: Deliciousness Ahead *

Cheers to the Holiday! #MTHoliday

We received a gift bag for attending this event. all opinions are our own.

The day to be Thankful has passed, now the Winter Holidays are in full swing! I was invited out to celebrate the Momtrends Holiday Soiree and it did not disappoint (as usual). I got to check out a few great gifts that will surely make it on the holiday Lists this year, as well as some great party hosting supplies. Here's what we've discovered...

Schleich Farm World Makes It Under The Tree!

This post was created in partnership with Schleich. Compensation and/or product was provided.
Opinions are 100% our own!
Schleich makes it into the Holiday wishlists once again! This time with the awesome new Farm World Tractor with trailer Playset, Hay conveyor with farmer Playset, and Assorted Farm World Animals. Here's how these Schleich Toys encourage imaginative, creative, and even educational play for the holiday...

DIY Nativity Advent Calendar For Kids #TheStar

This post was created in Partnership with The Star Movie (Now In Theatres) Product and Giftcard were provided.
Opinions are 100% our own.

In honor of the brand-new movie, The Star, We decided to bring you a super cute DIY Nativity Scene Advent calendar that's perfect for the kids. If you purchase the little kids nativity set, A few trinkets, and a few pieces of Candy, You'll have the very best advent calendar ever. First things first... Have you heard of The Star?

It's LeapFrog Academy for the Educational Win!


When I think educational apps, I usually just see apps teaching our kids shapes, numbers from 1-10, Letters of the alphabet, etc. But what about the kids who are passed that. The kids who can already count to 100 in Pre-K, but can't spell certains words out loud yet? That's where Leapfrog Academy steps in!

Weather Change Brings On a Vicks Prize Pack! #Giveaway


As the seasons change, our weekends shift from baseball games and BBQs to apple picking, pumpkin carving, and football games. We don our favorite sweaters and flannels to sip on warm cider while we combat the brisk weather. But no matter how hard we try; cold and flu germs catch up with us, threatening to spoil our fun. In an effort to stay in the game (and out of bed), let’s pull out all the stops to keep ourselves and our families feeling our best, on our feet, and doing what we love over the winter months.

OshKosh B'gosh To Keep them Styled for the Holidays #Giveaway

Can you believe 2017 is almost over? The holidays are approaching fast and it’s the perfect time to invest in a few new outfits for your little ones for family pictures, presents, holiday parties or just because!

Spreading Kindness on Behalf of WONDER! #WorldKindnessDay

We received goodies in exchange for sharing this news with you all. Enjoyment and opinions were our own.

In celebration of World Kindness Day on behalf of WONDER, we were to be a part of a spreading kindness activity! We received a Color The Earth inflatable ball from Seedling where Gabby and I would have the opportunity to color the places in the world where we wish to spread kindness. Not only that, but we also received a few other goodies to help clue you in on some social Media activations going on in honor of the film!

It's a Race to the Party Lane for the New Disney Pixar's Cars 3 Movie ! #Giveaway

We were provided with a Viewing Party Kit in exchange for this post. all ideas and opinions are our own.

Cars 3 is Finally out on Digital and Blu-ray™ for all to enjoy and what better way to celebrate, than with a Super Fun Viewing Party! Here are some quick tips for hosting your own viewing party as well as an opportunity to win your very own Digital Copy of the film...

Little Tikes Light ‘n Go 3-in-1 Sports Zone #TOTY2018

This post was created in Partnership with The Toy Association.
All Products were provided through them. No Monetary Compensation was provided.

Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone is the fun new toy from Little Tikes, packed with sports action! You Tiny Fanatic will definitely Cheer for this one!

Magformers My First Pastel 30Pc Set #TOTY2018

This post was created in Partnership with The Toy Association.
All Products were provided through them. No Monetary Compensation was provided.

When it comes to Magnetic Building, Magformers comes to mind. This is why their Magformers My First Pastel 30pc Set has been nominated for Toy Of The Year in the Infant/Toddler Category for 2018! Designed for little ones ages 18 months and up, these geometric, pastel-colored shapes will open up their imagination and allow kids to connect and get creative.

Pop-a-balls Push & Pop Bulldozer by VTech #TOTY2018 Nominees

This post was created in Partnership with The Toy Association.
All Products were provided through them. No Monetary Compensation was provided.

The 3rd Toy that I'm bringing up for the Toy Of The Year Award Nominees is the Push & Pop Bulldozer by Vtech for kiddies age 12 months to 36 months. This toy is perfect for little walkers who love to get surprised.

GearZooz Roll & Roar Animal Train! #TOTY2018

This post was created in Partnership with The Toy Association.
All Products were provided through them. No Monetary Compensation was provided.

Vtech is known for its fun technology designed with little techs in mind. This Year, two of their products have made it into the TOTY Toy Of The Year Awards Nominees list in the Infant / Toddler Category. One of the toys being the adorable GearZooz™ Roll & Roar Animal Train designed for ages 1.5 - 4 years old!

TOTY 2018 Nominee: Teddy Ruxpin 2017!

This post was created in Partnership with The Toy Association.
All Products were provided through them. No Monetary Compensation was provided.

Yes, I know this toy is making your 80's Baby heart go, pitter-patter. It's because this iconic loveable interactive storytelling bear from the 80s is being magically brought back to life this year by Wicked Cool Toys! Teddy Ruxpin has also made it into the Nominees of This Year's TOTY Toy Of The Year Awards!

It's Home Designer Halloween Party Time with Dr. Panda!

This post is in partnership with Dr. Panda. All opinions are our own and 100% true. 

Halloween is now Over and a new holiday is approaching, but we can't forget about the fun that was had in my daughter's class with Dr. Panda apps. My kid absolutely loves Halloween and equally loves Parties so when she saw the awesome party kit that Dr. Panda sent us, she could not contain her excitement!

Nighttime Gaming just got Lit Up with Super Wubble Brite! {GIVEAWAY}

Disclaimer: This is a Sponsored Post. I received this WubbleX ball for review, as well as, financial compensation in exchange for my honest opinion. As with all my posts, our opinions are 100% honest and our own. This post may contain affiliate links. #SuperWubbleBrite

As you may have noticed, We LOVE  the Wubble Bubble Ball! We've had the Amazing Wubble Bubble Ball, We've had the WubbleX Anti-Gravity Ball, The GloWubble, The Water Wubble, and most recently... The Super Wubble Brite! Allow me to tell you how much I LOVE their latest Wubble design/ product and How You can win one!

Spooky Pumpkins, Fun Technology and Delicious Food at the Techlicious #CTAPhotoNYC Event!

We were invited to this event as media. Attendees received gift bags for attending.

A few weeks ago we were invited to check out some really great photography equipment, As well as dine on some delicious food at the Techicious Event which was hosted at Quality Meats. This event was about learning how to take better photos of your family and/or anything else just by the turn of the few dials. We were able to chat with a few of the sponsors in attendance such as Nikon, Canon, Tiffen, and a few others about specific products that would be perfect for the photographers in your life.

DISNEY JUNIOR AT THE MOVIES – HALLOVEEN PARTY!


Movie theaters in many cities will become home to a special party this fall with Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” an interactive cinema event playing three days only on October 21, 26 and 28. Similar to the Last Disney Junior event hosted by Fathom Events for Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Kids and parents are invited to dress up, sing, dance, play and celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year with a special Disney Junior-themed celebration just for them.

Balance Your Life with the Fresh Foam Arishi by New Balance


You'll always hear about how someone is trying to balance multiple things in life. It's surely a balancing act that's constantly changing. Why not be comfortable while you proceed with your balancing act? With the brand new Fresh Foam Arishi Sneakers from New Balance, you CAN be!

Whoa oh oh, Vampirina DVD Giveaway!

We were provided with product in exchange for this post. All opinions are our own.

We LOVE Vampirina! She is the cutest Ghoulish vampire that ever went to live in Pennsylvania. When we caught a sneak peak of the new line of Vampirina Toys, we were both shocked and intrigued because it was like nothing we ever saw. I knew it would be an epic show when I found out it was a Disney show. Today's the day that you can finally bring Home the Fang-tastic Fun this Halloween Season on Disney DVD! But Wait... before you run out to the stores, how about you try and win your very own copy?

RECAP: Perfect Family Brands from #MTNightOut2 !

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Momtrends in partnership with Meredith Publications, 
Munchkin, Visit Williamsburg, New Balance, Jif, and SwaddleMe.

As a parent of a kid who drives her almost insane, Mom Night Outs are a much-needed treat. When I got invited to the #MTNightOut2 Event hosted by Momtrends and Meredith Publications (Family Fun, PARENTS, PARENTS Latina, etc.) I knew a good time was to come. They were treats, make-up, Foot massages, bouquets, and obvious fun. Now let's learn about some great family brands, Shall we?

Get Ready to Be A Hero this Weekend with PJ Masks LIVE!

We were given tickets in exchange for this post.

It's finally here! For 2 days only (October 14th and 15th) in NYC, The Triple-Trouble Team Up to give us the coolest show ever! PJ MASKS LIVE is a brand new live show featuring the super-heroic trio from our favorite series: The PJ MASKS! We will be headed there today to watch CATBOY, OWLETTE, and GEKKO as they try to save the day from their sneaky villains - ROMEO, LUNA GIRL and NIGHT NINJA! Fluttering Feathers! Leaping Lizards! What a CAT-tastrophe! 

Halloween SPOTLIGHT: DIY UMA Descendants 2 Pirate Hat Wig

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Halloween is my FAVORITE time of year. It's another chance to put my FULL Love of Halloween and creativity to the test. The First year, Gabby was Toy Story's Jessie the Cow Girl and a Scarecrow. Her 2nd Halloween She was Doc Mcstuffins (Store Bought) and a Fashionable Monster (DIY Hoodie and Hi-Low Tutu). Last Year she was a Care Bear, Harlequin (Oldschool), and snow white. Now On her 4th Halloween, she will be UMA from Descendants 2! I'm gonna show you how to create an INSANELY EASY Pirate Hat Wig to match Uma's Hat and Hair in the movie.

5 Tips for Getting your First Car using Cars.com

Disclosure: Sponsored Post

The process starts with getting your Learner's Permit, then your License. After getting your card, you start looking for the perfect car that'll suit you and your family. Finding the right car can be an extremely long and challenging process. There are so many different resources out there providing you with competing information about what you need to look for when shopping for a new car. Let me give you 5 Tips you need to find the right car for you and yours.

Baby Dove To The Rescue! #Giveaway


As a mom to a little girl with bad Eczema, I always find myself trying different brands, different textures, and even some DIY mixes.It had gotten to the point where the adult Dove body washes for Sensitive skin was the only thing working alongside her poofy scrub. You can understand my excitement when I got a nice heavy package in the mail containing a bunch of products from the Dove Baby Line. Tip to Toe washes, Shampoos, Lotions, and Even Wipes. The products were so good that I'm actually missing a few in the photo because they have been used. Within the post, There's also a Giveaway so keep reading!

DIY Trick or Treat Bucket and a Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary DVD #Giveaway!

We were provided with a DVD and compensation in exchange for this post.
All reviews and projects are our own.

Halloween is my FAVORITE Time of year! Not Only do I love seeing the different costumes that come out each year, but also the different Trick Or Treat Bags that the stores sell or People make. If you didn't know, We LOVE Mickey and everything Disney... So when we got the chance to check out the new Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary DVD, I knew it'd be a family affair! It also had my crafty gears turning and I decided to Make a DIY Trick Or Treat Bucket. It's Easy, Fun and You'll be the coolest parent in town!

Keep Salads & Snacks Looking as Delicious as they Taste with Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE! #Giveaway


The brand new Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Salad & Snack Set is just what you need when you're thinking of living a more healthier lifestyle, and watching what you eat. If you're looking for a set that would keep your fruits, veggies and snacks fresh and crisp, look no further.

Rubbermaid’s pristine 100% leak-proof food storage container, BRILLIANCE, now comes perfectly designed for ready-to-go meals and snacks.

Sesame Street: The Messy Alphabet Book and a Sweepstakes (ENDS 09/22)


Kids are messy... There's no doubt about it. When it comes to story books and learning, we usually like for things to be neat and tidy. In Sesame Street: The Messy Alphabet Book, a new personalized book on PutMeInTheStory.com, Oscar the Grouch and his Sesame Street friends teach your child their ABCs by splashing and crashing their way through the alphabet together in the messiest ways possible! To celebrate the release of this fun twist on the traditional A-B-C book, A few great bloggers and I will be offering up a Giveaway for a total of 4 personalized Sesame Street books and one Elmo Plush.

Beyond Tablet Delivered: Is It a Game Changer or Waste of Money?



When we walked in, it was a bit chaotic. Kids were EVERYWHERE with their hands on this huge device that we'd never seen before. It's Technology, but mixed with board game-style games and NO SCREEN! That's right... No Screen at all. My biggest question was Will this keep Gabby's attention?

Who's Ready to LEAP! into the Theatres? #LeapMovie


Our kids sometimes know about things before we do and that is definitely the case with the movie, LEAP! My daughter kept showing me youtube videos that were clips and mini trailers of this movie and I'd think to myself, "What is this adorable movie?" Fast forward to now and I'm ready to show you guys the brand NEW trailer from The Weinstein Company’s  LEAP!, featuring Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song from the soundtrack, “Cut To The Feeling.” But first, The film Synopsis...

Design a Car & Wave Your Flag with MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS: START YOUR ENGINES DVD August 15th! #CarCrafts


MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS: START YOUR ENGINES is on the way to Disney DVD this Tuesday, August 15th! Mickey and the Roadster Racers are back with more fast-paced adventures on wheels! In Honor of the release, we got our hands on a car kit to create our very own roadster racers!

Parenting Opinions from a 90s Baby! Talking Screen Time and Unsupervised Play ~ #GeniusOfPlay


Good Afternoon Parents! It's Me, a 90s Baby. The one whose parents would let her hang outside with her friends without being hovered over. The one who would attend parties with the family and didn't have a parent continuously checking up on whether or not we were having fun or what we were up to. The Kid who couldn't rely on phone apps or tablets because they didn't exist. The one who had to think up our own crafts, games, or whatever we wanted to do at the moment... I'm also the one who has a 4.5-year-old in the year 2017 where the news is constantly scaring me.

Disney "Descendants 2" Coming to DVD August 15th! {GIVEAWAY}


I've been a fan of Disney my whole life and 25 years later, I'm still drawn in by the creative and always fun TV shows and Movies that are always coming out. Now we're calling all Fans of the Villain Kids to enter a great giveaway where you can win 1 of 5 Disney Descendants 2 DVDs!

Be Prepared and Follow Me To School! #MomTrendsSchool

We were invited to this event as media and received gift bags for attending.

Everywhere I turn, there's talk about school! My planner still has a few summer activities on it, but we KNOW school is sneaking up quickly. To prepare us for what should be a super busy PTA meeting-filled year, MomTrends invited us to mingle and connect with brands whose plan is to make our lives as parents a bit easier.

Who's up to win a $50 OshKosh B'Gosh Gift card? #Giveaway #BTSStyle

It’s not much longer until your little ones trade in their pool days for schools days. Back to school season is approaching fast, and with a new school year often comes a new wardrobe – or at least a few new outfits!

Back To School in Leopard Style with KidsShoes.com !

Back To School with KidsShoes.com


We were provided with Shoes in exchange for our honest review on the site and product. All opinions are 100% our own. #ShopKidsShoes
It's almost time to get back to school so why not do it in Leopard Style? We have collaborated with KidsShoes.com to tell my readers all about the great styles and easy sizing that the company has to offer!

DIY Clothing Upcycle with EMOJI! #EmojiMovie

We received a gift card in order to facilitate this craft. All ideas are our own.

We've seen the Emoji Movie and it is LIFE! We loved the characters, the multiple story lines, and the cast that was chosen to bring life to this film. It's surely a film for all ages and I was excited to see a crafting opportunity arrive in my inbox. In honor of the film, I decided to add fun to some old clothes using some variations of transfer sheets. Cat Heart Eyed Emoji and Unicorn Emoji would be proud...

Learning About Horses with Schleich! {PRINTABLE Bilingual Activity Book}

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Schleich. 
I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own.

My daughter, just like many other kids LOVE horses. When we were asked to check out some gorgeous toys from the Schleich Horse Club, we jumped at the chance! Not only would it be fun, but it would also be an opportunity to continue my child's learning while we are in Vacation mode. The amazing details of the Schleich horses sparked LOTS of questions...

Reserved Seating Ticket Giveaway for VALERIAN in NYC!

We were provided with tickets in exchange for hosting!

HEY NMB READERS! I'm Giving away 5 pairs of tickets (2 tickets per winner) to the screening of the new movie Valerian for WEDNESDAY JULY 19TH AT 7:30PM in NYC! To Enter is Simple!

Fireworks Aren't As Amazing On Camera! #100DayBloggingChallenge


We attended a surprise party for some family way up in the suburbs. The day was gorgeous and we all looked great. My kid had a bright smile and was just giving off joy, but I took NO pictures. And guess what? I don't regret it…

Spiderman: Homecoming Press Junket and Sail Boat Ride! #BloggerNotARealReporter #SpideyBloggers

We were invited to this event as Media. We received a gift bag for attending as well as other perks. #SpidermanHomecoming

I'm a Marvel crazed fan. No matter the title, hero, or villain, I'm all for it! When I got invited to attend a Press Junket for the new Spiderman: Homecoming film, I was beyond excited! I knew we'd meet and interview the cast and directors, but the added fun and activities was truly a surprise in its own. Let's recap on the junket...

Getting Ready for Summer Fun with Water Wubble! #WaterFun #SummerPlay


Disclaimer: This is a Sponsored Post. I received this Water Wubble for review, as well as, financial compensation in exchange for my honest opinion. As with all my posts, our opinions are 100% honest and our own. This post may contain affiliate links. #WaterWubble

You may already know that we are huge fans of the Wubble Ball company from our Wubble Ball, GloWubble, and WubbleX reviews in the past! When I saw that they had a new product out, I just knew we had to get our hands on it. My kid LOVES water so the fact that this new Water Wubble product featured the ball my daughter loves to play with which is now getting filled with water, we couldn't pass up the chance. On the hottest day of the year, we grabbed our friends and headed to a nice grassy park that had a water fountain nearby...

Shopping on the "Boys" Side! Checking out the GapKids|Marvel Collection #GapXDisney

We received product to review. All opinions are our 100% our own.

Though I have a girl who LOVES her frills and sparkles, she also loves action movies and male superheros! At the end of May, GapKids | Marvel was introduced as the newest collaboration with Disney. Though they have both Boy and Girl collections, It was fun to test the waters with some pieces from the "Boy" side...

Want to Win a $250 ToysRUs Prize Package? #Giveaway

We've teamed up with AnnMarieJohn.com to offer our readers a chance to win a $250 Toys R Us prize package!
Looking for some summer fun in the sun? Get your kids away from the screen and outside with NERF blasters! They’re fun for both kids and parents! That’s why Toys“R”Us, Hasbro and Duracell are teaming up and want you to share in the summer fun with Nerf!

Cars 3 is Sure to Make You Shift Emotional Gears! #NowPlaying


I LOVE the Cars franchise! Ever since Cars 1, I've been a fan and Cars 3 certainly did NOT disappoint! We were invited to check out the new Cars 3 at the beginning of the week and my emotions were all over the place. Don't worry... This post has NO spoilers!