Sunshine and Sippy Cups

No Matter Where You Roam – These Tips Keep You Connected to Home

How do you stay connected to family and friends who are far away?… Friends and family are so super crazy-important to me. I’m lucky that the majority of my family lives right in here in the same city that I do, and at the farthest they’re just across the state of Washington, a few hours away. But my Mister has a big family – 11 brothers and sisters! – who all live over in Ohio. We were super lucky to be able to bring his dad and one of his brothers over to visit recently, to see Mike’s oldest daughter graduate from high school. It was so great to spend a week getting to know them – and Abby adored them both! I know we were all pretty darn bummed when it was time for them to leave, knowing that they would be so far away again.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 24, 2013 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Tech Tips, Parenting | No Comments

Fun Ideas for Monsters Inc or Monsters U party!

As a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community, I’m super excited that they trusted me to share some sweet info about the new Monsters University themed toys and gear available at Walmart. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.

Monsters University just hit U.S. theaters nearly 12 years after the original “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut… Have you seen it yet? I am craaaazy-excited to take the kids to see Monsters U this week! We are such big fans of the original Monsters Inc. movie – {I sometimes have a hard time finding cartoons with a really good message to them, but this one rocks} – so obviously as soon as I heard the news that there would be a new Monsters movie I was stoked. Then I read the review of Monsters University from Sippy Cup Mom, and got even more excited.

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 23, 2013 Filed Under: Theme Parties, Celebrations | 8 Comments

Coach Signature Tote Bag Giveaway!

Ok ladies… Every time I join in on one of these you guys go crazy – so I figured it was time for another one! Yep, I’m talking about a free Coach Bag giveaway! Read the details below, and get your entries in to win it! Have fun and good luck :)

I’m kind of super duper excited to announce that I’ve partnered with As Mom Sees It, as well as a big ol’ bunch of awesomesauce bloggers, to give away a gorgeous genuine Coach tote purse, worth $250! Personally, I’ve never had a Coach bag of my own – so I understand the super excitement you guys have for winning one for free. {And, anytime I get to partner with my uber fab friend over at As Mom Sees It, I jump on it – visit her today. You’ll love her. I’m sure of it :)}

The Coach Kyra Nylon Signature Tote is a signature tote that features a flower zipper embellishment, signature Coach fabric and multifunction pockets inside. Details include:

Signature nylon fabric with patent fabric trim
Inside zip, cell phone and multifunction pockets
Zip-top closure, fabric lining
Outside open pocket
Handles with 8″ drop
Adjustable strap for shoulder or crossbody wear
13 3/4″ (L) x 10 1/4″ (H) x 4 3/4″ (W)
This is a signature product

Coach bags are among the most desired handbags, and you could be the lucky winner! Each page below has it’s own set of individual entries, each worth 3 points. You can have as many or as few entries as you’d like, but obviously the more entries you have, the better chance you have to win!

Facebook Entries, page 1

Facebook Entries, page 2

Facebook Entries, page 3

Pinterest Entries

Twitter Entries, page 1

Twitter Entries, page 2

Earn Extra Entries Here

Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 23, 2013 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

Learn New Blogging Tips Whether You’re a Beginner or a Pro – #Blogathon2

It’s Blogathon time!! What does that mean? Well, Blogathon is a weekend where we all join together to improve our blogs – learning new skills, growing our audience, meeting new people, and finding new tools. And it’s not all work – there’s also some seriously cool prizes to win too. Want to learn more and join the fun?

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 22, 2013 Filed Under: Blogging Resources, Blogging Events | 8 Comments

Can TV Kill Your Child?

We all know the risks of kids watching too much TV… Studies show that babies and toddlers need to really limit their amount of screen time. Some experts claim that playing violent video games or watching violent movies can lead to an increase in aggressive behavior in kids. And the childhood obesity epidemic is yet another reason why we should try to get kids off the couch and away from the screen. But, do you know about an even more serious risk to your kid’s from TV?

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 19, 2013 Filed Under: Busy Mom Solution, Parenting | 8 Comments

3 Ways to Do Dishes – Plus a Chance to Win a Kitchen Makeover

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

There are three different ways to do dishes. You can make your kids do them – but unfortunately, my little girl is only two. She’s not even tall enough to reach the sink. You can make your partner do it – but that doesn’t work for me either. He doesn’t believe in pre-rinsing anything, and it leads to a dishwasher filled with not-so-clean dishes. So that leaves the third way, the one moms end up with more often then any of us would like – do it yourself. But this doesn’t work for me either. I absolutely – more than any other task in the house – hate washing dishes. I sometimes look at an overflowing sink filled with dirty dishes and wonder how much it would cost to just buy new ones…

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on June 18, 2013 Filed Under: Giveaways, Busy Mom Solution | 2 Comments

Life is Better with a Boat….

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received collateral to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I have so many great memories, throughout my whole life, that involve boating. When I was a little girl, I used to love fishing days with my dad. We’d load up the camper, hook up the trailer to bring the boat, and always – always – stop at 7-11 to get those raspberry-filled powdered sugar doughnuts. We might go out for just the day – or make a long weekend out of it. He would catch fish, I would throw them back when he wasn’t looking, he’d catch more to make up for it. But even when we didn’t catch any fish at all – it was great time to bond with him. He helped me learn an appreciation for the outdoors, that I’m excited to share with Abby as she grows up.

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