Creating an Afternoon Routine for my Kids

This #GreatStarts tips post is sponsored by Kellogg’s. All opinions are my own. 

Order and organization are two things that I obsess over. When I became a parent, I quickly fell in love with daily routines. Now with three little ones, those routines are necessary for keeping our days running smoothly. Without them, I would likely lose my mind.

Creating an Afternoon Routine for my Kids

How to Plan a Superhero Party on a Budget

What boy (or girl!) doesn’t love superhero birthday themed parties! Today, I want to talk about how to plan a superhero birthday party on a budget. We specialize in boy parties on my blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams. That means I have a ton of party ideas to help you plan yours! Whether you’re looking for ideas on decorations, dessert tables, party favors or games, here are my tips on how to make it equal parts budget-friendly and awesome.

Superhero Party Ideas

Great Start Tips with Team Kellogg’s

This #GreatStarts post is sponsored by Kellogg’s. All opinions are my own. 

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Every single day is full of surprises. With three little ones, there is never a calm or dull moment. I always have to be on my game and be ready for whatever the day (or toddler) throws at me. The secret to a successful day, is a great start. I need each day to start out strong for the sake of the whole family.

That’s why I’m excited to announce that Kellogg’s and I are teaming up this winter: to ensure we all get off to great starts when we need them most. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing tips from Team Kellogg’s and how I use these valuable pieces of advice in my household to make the days run smoother.

One of the tips included will be a sleep in tip from a fellow mom. The video below shows how preparing breakfast the night before can save time in the morning, allowing for some time to sleep in. I like to do this on the weekends and will share more on how it also benefits the kids in a few weeks. I can’t wait to share all the great tips with you!

Check out more helpful tips from Team Kellogg’s at Kelloggs.com/GreatStartsTips.



Kellogg’s® believes that From Great Starts Come Great Things®. So we’re helping Moms start every day with a tip from the top athletes of Team Kellogg’s™ and Team USA dietitians. The thirty days leading up to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will each feature fun pieces of advice to help families fuel just like the athletes of Team Kellogg’s. To see all 30 tips, visit Kelloggs.com/GreatStartsTips.

Compensation was provided by Kellogg’s via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Kellogg’s.

Shopping with my Best Buy Gift Card + Accessorizing Our PS4

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?

Accessorizing the PS4 at Best Buy

Mini Cookie Topped Cupcakes with M&M’s

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.

Mini Cookie Topped Cupcakes with M&M's