December 2013 – Nifty Mom

Shopping with my Best Buy Gift Card + Accessorizing Our PS4

December 30, 2013
Smart Home & Technology

This post about shopping with Best Buy gift cards is part of a sponsored post for a Collective Bias® #OneBuyForAll #cbias campaign. All opinions expressed are my own.

The last month has been filled with continuous shopping. I spent a lot of time shopping online and running around town trying to find to perfect gifts for my kids, family, and friends. Since all that is finally over, I think it is time to shop for me and treat myself to a nice little gift or two. Moms are allowed to do that, right?

Mini Cookie Topped Cupcakes with M&M’s

December 23, 2013
Desserts, Recipes

This Mini Cookie Topped Cupcakes with M&M’s recipe is part of a sponsored post for a Collective Bias® #BakingIdeas #cbias campaign. All opinions expressed are my own.

I enjoy baking and making treats for friends and family. Not only is it fun, but the baking process is also a great activity to do with the little ones. They love helping mix ingredients, but more importantly, testing the food. Baking with chocolate and candies are their preferences in the kitchen.

Shopping for Cozy Kids Pajamas + Carter’s 25% off Coupon

December 22, 2013
Retail

“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Carter’s. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.”

Sometimes I think my kids have more pajamas than any other clothing. They have drawers of them for every season and in the winter, they love their big comfy ones. Since before Ethan was born, my ‘go-to’ store for pajamas has always been Carter’s.

Educational Gifts for Kids – Games & Activities from Super Duper Publications

December 20, 2013
Children Product Reviews, Kids Activities

I received the mentioned educational games and activities to review. All opinions are my own.

Games. Games. More games. That is what I hear almost daily from my sons. They love board games and I try to accommodate their desire to play them as often as possible. To make game playing beneficial, about 90% of the ones we own are educational and target numerous skills.

Enjoying Grove Square & Caza Trail Single Serve Hot Beverages + Flash Giveaway

December 18, 2013
Food Reviews, Giveaways

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sturm Foods, Inc. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating”

We all know I may be slightly addicted to coffee. It need it daily. It helps get me started each day, keeps me going through the afternoon, and sometimes keeps me up to make it through late nights.

A Sweet & Simple DIY Gift with Halos Mandarins

December 18, 2013
Crafts & DIY

This DIY gift idea is part of a #HalosFun campaign sponsored by Halos. All opinions expressed are my own.

Giving gifts throughout the year can be fun and rewarding. No matter how small or large it is, a thoughtful one can go a long way. I personally love small gifts that can be given as a simple ‘Thank You’ or a reward to my little ones. This is a sweet and simple idea that can be put together with little time.

Santa’s Secret Deal – A Children’s Book Teaching Toy Appreciation + Flash Giveaway

December 16, 2013
Children Product Reviews, Giveaways

I received the book ‘Santa’s Secret Deal’ to review and share with my kids. All opinions expressed are my own.

I don’t think we will ever have too many children’s books. There are loaded bookshelves in each of the boys’ rooms, plus a stack downstairs. There are many lessons and skills taught through reading books and my sons soak up all that information daily. I always found a good excuse for new books, including the holidays.

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