Motherhood Defined

Enter to win a $500 Visa Gift Card!

January 26, 2015 By Teri 37 Comments

Enter to win a $500 Visa Gift Card from Motherhood Defined for Valentine’s Day! Giveaway ends February 14, 2015 at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. $500 Visa Gift Card Sweepstakes

Diono Radian RXT Carseat Giveaway

January 26, 2015 By Teri 6 Comments

Sponsored by Diono Hosted by Conservamom New Moms and Moms to be area always looking for the safest features for their little ones. From the best foods to the best schools there’s always a need to find superior products for our little ones. One product that is a continuous leader in the car seat industry is Diono. Diono car seats, Convertible boosters, storage solutions, stroller and travel accessories consistently earn high ratings from industry experts and families worldwide. Their product {Read More}

Wyatt Lily Boutique Children’s Clothing Giveaway

January 22, 2015 By Teri 5 Comments

Wyatt Lily one of New York City’s Premier Children’s boutique has unveiled their new Signature Line and it’s sure to turn heads wherever your little one goes. The first phase is a gorgeous and royal collection of Tutus and Tutu dresses for the perfect princess in your life. With gorgeous designs, styles and colors this line will have your little princess. Wyatt Lily’s signature brand tutu dresses are adorable cotton dress with tulle tutu – for your most romantic little {Read More}

Butter Nip Cake Shots

January 21, 2015 By Teri 37 Comments

If you’re entertaining and planning on a crowd, these boozy little cake shots will be a serious crowd pleaser. The cakes are enhanced with butterscotch and Irish Cream liqueurs, and iced with a coffee liqueur and espresso whipped frosting. Attractive and addictive, these little cakes will be the hit of the party! Butter Nip Cake Shots Makes 9 dozen mini-cupcakes Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butterscotch liqueur (like Buttershots Schnapps) 1/2 cup Irish cream {Read More}

Yoplait Light Banana Smoothie with Peanut Butter Drizzle

January 13, 2015 By Teri 51 Comments

Many thanks to Yoplait for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to create a snack hack with Yoplait Light! Watching what I eat has been a long time struggle for me. It is a sad confession day when I tell you that I have been considered plus size since I was around eight years old. No matter how many diets I tried, I have never been able to achieve that perfectly thin body. So today I am cheering for healthy {Read More}

$200 and a Day in the Kitchen: 20+ Delicious Meals

January 13, 2015 By Tara Benstead 20 Comments

Recently, I started this whole journey of meal planning, and devoting some time to prepare and shop for a “menu” for the week for my family. We were all sick of the old “open up the fridge and stare blankly only to discover that there were no fresh proteins, and eventually ending up resorting to pasta and sauce… AGAIN routine.” Over the last few months I have been trying some new recipes and modifying them to find my family’s favorites, {Read More}

Why We Support Best Buy Education

January 12, 2015 By Teri 7 Comments

Choosing the right supplies for your classroom can be a difficult and costly process especially if you don’t get off to the right start. You can essentially cost the district or even yourself needless dollars in technology that is out of date or even completely unnecessary. This is one of the top reasons we suggest seeking out a education technology partner like Best Buy Education to help make this process as smooth and rewarding as possible. No matter if you {Read More}

Happy Heart Day Jar

January 10, 2015 By Teri 22 Comments

Happy Heart Day Sixlets Valentine’s Jar Materials: 1 package of pink Sixlets 1 package of white Sixlets Printable gift tags (click here for full size printable pdf doc) 4 or 8 oz mason jars Double sided tape Directions: #1. Wash and dry the jars. #2. Once the jars are completely dry, pour the pink and white Sixlets into the jar filling all the way to the top. #3. Close and seal with the lid. #4. Use the double sided tape {Read More}

DIY Glitter Slime with Valentine’s Day Printable

January 6, 2015 By Teri 22 Comments

DIY Glitter Slime perfect for Valentine’s Day Materials: 1 Elmer’s Glitter Glue (any color) 1 Cup of Water 1 tsp Borax 1 Tb Water Printable Gift Tags (full size for Avery labels click here) 8 oz Mason Jars Double Sided Tape (or Glue Stick) Directions: #1. Mix 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of Borax together in a bowl. #2. In a separate bowl, empty the entire glitter glue container. #3. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the glitter glue {Read More}

15 New Year’s Eve Drink Recipes

Mixed Berry Bellinis Made with Moscato d’Asti Recipe by Hot Eats and Cool Reads Lemon Ball Drop by illi style Very Berry Moscato by The Grant Life Green Apple Martini Recipe by Hot Eats and Cool Reads Cranberry Sparkler Mocktail by Cupcakes & Kale Chips Raspberry Champagne by wishfulchef Champagne Jello Shots Recipe by Practically Functional Simple Mojito Recipe by The Grant Life New Year’s Cocktail with Pomegranate and Champagne by A Tossed Salad Life Strawberry Champagne Bellini by Practically {Read More}

Top Tips And Tricks for Flying With The Little Ones This Holiday Season

Throw All Anxieties Away, Because Parenting Expert & PishPoshBaby Chief Brand Officer Julie McCaffrey Has The Top Tips And Tricks for Flying With The Little Ones This Holiday Season It’s inevitable–whether it’s the upcoming holiday season or summer, you’re going to have to travel by air with your kids in tow someday. When that day comes, knowing what and how to pack for the flight and trip can save you time, space, effort, money, and…even your sanity! However, are you {Read More}