September 2014 – Nifty Mom

Potty Training Tips & Resources + My #PullUpsAcademy Experience

September 25, 2014
Parenting

“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Pull-Ups Big Kid Academy. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

Potty training is a journey that marks a huge milestone for toddlers and parents. As a mother of three, ages 5 and under, one would think potty training should be breeze. However, it definitely is not. I am down to one in diapers and even though I am ready for him to be potty trained, he still has other plans.

My 4-Year-Old’s Requested Disney Junior Personal Birthday Celebration

September 23, 2014
Parenting

This Disney Junior shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JuniorCelebrates #CollectiveBias

Celebrating my children’s birthdays often remind me of how quickly time goes by. My dearest middle child turned four earlier this month. We had a little party with a cake and gifts. However, he still had some birthday money from a relative that he surprising hadn’t spent yet. Little did I know, he wanted more than just a new toy when we finally went shopping.

It’s a Five Friday – September 19th Edition

September 19, 2014
My Family & Me

Happy (late) Friday! Another week of writing this a little later than I wanted, but we were out of the house most of the day and now looking forward to the weekend.

For now, let’s look back at some of this week’s happenings:

Caramel Apple Smoothie Recipe

September 13, 2014
Beverages, Recipes

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

A few days ago, a cold front swept across the Midwest leaving us with extreme Fall-like weather.We went from shorts and tees to hoodies, jackets and pants. The short tease of the Fall season leaves me wanting to go on hayrides and apple-picking more than ever.

An Easy Apple-Themed Lunch Party Planned at Sam’s Club

September 8, 2014
Desserts, Party Time

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Sam’s Club. All opinions are mine alone.
#TrySamsClub #CollectiveBias

When my friend, Ashley, and I get together with the kids, we like to have fun. She jumps at any excuse to have a themed party, dinner, or playdate. However most of the time, she doesn’t even need a reason (or lots of guests) to do so. I remember last year when her oldest started preschool, she had a huge school-themed layout complete with decorations, just for her 3-year-old’s breakfast.

Accidently Finding the Perfect Furniture Piece for Our Entryway

September 4, 2014
Home Management

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sauder. The opinions and text are all mine.

We have lived in our house for over two years and a couple areas still aren’t fully decorated, painted, or welcoming. One of those areas being the front entryway. I’ve had big dreams for the space. I envisioned my husband building a bench area with hooks and shelves for all the kids’ stuff. But recently, we came across what may be the perfect piece of furniture for the space.

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