Sunshine and Sippy Cups

How to Pack a “Potty Bag” for Potty Training On-The-Go

Thanks to Huggies Clutch ‘n’ Clean* Wipes new stylish baby wipes for sponsoring today’s discussion about how to pack a “potty bag” for potty training while traveling or on-the-go…

Recently I shared some tips on how to potty train when traveling – or just on-the-go during the busy summer months. Abby has got this whole potty training thing down pretty darn good, finally. But long car rides or flights, unfamiliar locations, and changes in routine can throw even the most consistent kids off track. So, even for just a day of running errands or an afternoon at the park for play dates – we pack a “potty bag.” Here are a few of my absolute must-haves {including some new super stylish baby wipes!} for a day on-the-go with a toddler or preschooler – and be sure to add your own suggestions in the comments too.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 12, 2014 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution | 1 Comment

X-Men: Days of Future Past Freebies and More!

Thank you to Global Influence for the chance to share this fun info about freebies from X-Men: Days of Future Past with you guys in a compensated post – enjoy!

I’m pretty sure that everyone reading this has heard of the X-Men movies, right? Most were already familiar with them from the comics we read as kids, and there have been quite a few of the movies made in the past few years. {I tried to look it up to find exactly how many it’s been, and found a lot of different answers. I know we personally have seen 4. And I was very amused that on a page about the Wolverine movie, there was an ad for Great Wolf Lodge. I’m easily amused…. :)} Anyway – needless to say, we’re pretty excited for the new film coming out soon – X-Men: Days of Future Past. X-Men movies are always super popular when my nephews come to stay for a sleepover, and taking them to the theater to see this when it comes out May 23rd would be serious fun. If you haven’t seen the previews yet, check out the epic awesomeness {and keep reading to learn how to get some cool free stuff!}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 12, 2014 Filed Under: Giveaways, Entertainment | 2 Comments

How to Bring Spring into Your Home

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Febreze, about their limited edition spring scents. I only share stuff I’m crazy-in-love with. And I think you’ll love this too!

Spring is in the air! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that I’m having a total spring-fling romance with my garden these days – we finally have some sun, and the flowers are bloomin’ everywhere! I’m such an outdoorsy type of girl, and love when the weather gets nice enough to finally throw open the windows to freshen up the house, and let the smell of flowers coming drifting in….

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 8, 2014 Filed Under: Homemaking | No Comments

6 Simple Newborn Photography Tips

Newborn photography tips – by Lori Epstein, senior photo editor, National Geographic Kids. This is not a compensated post – as a #NGKidsInsider, I love being able to share cool tips and info from their amazing team with you guys!

As moms, we love taking pics of our family. And some of the most amazing photos are the ones we capture of our babies when they are just brand new little ones, right? There are a million amazingly talented photographers out there that can do professional photo shoots for you, but it’s also awesome to be able to snap those little everyday moments on your own. So, I’m excited to bring you some amazingly smart newborn photography tips from National Geographic’s senior photo editor, Lori Epstein. If you have other tips to share too, leave them in the comments!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on May 6, 2014 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Family | No Comments

Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Have you guys been loving these super fun, weekly Amazon giveaways? I’ve partnered up with of my fave bloggy buddies – Jen at Makobi Scribe – to host weekly giveaways for a $100 Amazon gift card! Check it out, enter to win, take a minute to enter all of the other awesome giveaways I have going on right now {listed in my sidebar!} – then sign up for my email newsletters so you don’t miss the next chance to win! Have fun and good luck :)

Makobi Scribe is bringing you this Amazon Pinterest blast where one lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon gift card. The giveaway is open to everyone and provided by Makobi Scribe. Good Luck! If you are a blogger, you can sign up for this blast here.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 28, 2014 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

Trash to Toys: Make 10 Recycled Educational Toys

Did you celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd? Across the country, Earth Day is a yearly reminder to think about our role in protecting the environment. Parents can totally have a positive impact on this by creating fun, educational toys from everyday items that may initially seem like trash, but can be repurposed into teaching tools. It’s a fun way to set an example for your kids while spending quality time. And honestly – why keep buying new toys when we all know that kids usually prefer the box it came in anyway? {We’ve all seen it.} When Abby was little, and I’d clean her room, I’d catch myself doing a regular room clean-up, and bagging up so many toys to give away. Why? What a waste of my money, and my time to clean ’em all up! So now, we have a few collections we love {Helloooooooo, I’m talking to you, Fisher-Price Little People Toys. Seriously, I think I might like them even more than her.} But in between – we do crafts, play games, or make our toys and entertainment. Which is why I looooove having the chance to share these great ideas with you – get your own environmentally-friendly kids toys idea inspiration too….

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 27, 2014 Filed Under: Crafty, Family | 1 Comment

Looking For a New Way to Sell Your Craft Patterns?

Just so ya know – This post contains affiliate links, which means I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking these links to learn to sell your patterns. But I only share awesome stuff that I use myself and think you’ll love too. And Craftsy.com rocks!

Are you a crafty type? Do you create your own patterns for your knitting, sewing, crocheting or other creative projects? Would you like to earn some money for them? If so, keep reading to learn how to add and sell your patterns on Craftsy. You’ll love it!

Not familiar with Craftsy.com? Well, they’re a super cool way to learn new creative skills – online, on your own time, at your own pace. Things like cake decorating, sewing basics or designer details, paper crafting, knitting or crocheting, photography tips, and so much more. And, in addition to wonderful online courses and craft supplies, Craftsy also has an independent online pattern store that lets anyone upload and sell downloadable e-patterns with no fee. How cool is that, right? [Read more…]

Posted by Meagan Paullin on April 27, 2014 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Crafty | No Comments