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Celebrate National Reading Month with These Tips to Encourage Reading

This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Celebrate National Reading Month with These Tips to Encourage Reading

Happy National Reading Month y’all! Fostering a love of reading in my children is something very near and dear to me. When I was growing up, I LOVED to read. You could almost always find me with a book in hand pretending I was being transported away to another time and place. Reading helped form my imagination and took me to places I could only dream of. So naturally, reading is a top priority in our house and our homeschool. Since it’s National Reading Month, I can’t think of a better time to share my tips to encourage reading.
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5 Ways a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet Can Enhance Your Holiday Traditions

This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Whether you’re creating new traditions or celebrating old ones, see how a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet can enhance your holiday traditions.

5 Ways a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet Can Enhance Your Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions are such a important part of my holiday celebrations every year. When I was growing up, I remember how excited my sister and I were when the holidays rolled around. That meant holiday movie marathons, fun cookie baking sessions and decorating the tree while holiday music filled the air.  Even today when re-creating these same traditions with my kids I get a little nostalgic thinking back to all the fun I had. I want my kids to have these same memories as they grow up and one day start these same traditions with their own families. In the meantime, I savoring every minute all while creating new traditions that we’ll all cherish for years to come. Thanks to technology, the same traditions I grew to love are only getting better with the addition of the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet.  Yes, the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet makes it BETTER! 

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The Must Have Gift for Any Gamer on Your List – Turtle Beach Recon 200

The Must Have Gift for Any Gamer on Your List - Turtle Beach Recon 200

When you have a gamer and a wannabe gamer (in this case me) in the house, things like video games, controllers and headsets become household talk. Shopping for said accessories has even been a great way for me to bond and spent some quality time with my teen. When the key to his heart is video games, shopping for video game accessories definitely puts him in a happy mood. Thankfully he’s become quite the expert in this field and he’s schooling his mama on how to become a force in the gaming world. Or at least a force in this gaming house. The first tip?  He won’t let me settle for a pair of cheap headphones. In his words, if I want to be the best, I need to play with the best.  Fair enough. His choice for gaming headphones – the Turtle Beach Recon 200. After playing a few rounds of Fortnite, I can see why.

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How Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Helps Bridge the Digital Divide

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How Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Helps Bridge the Digital Divide

With a new school year just weeks away, I’m busy picking up new back to school clothes for the kids, book bags and supplies to make sure my kids have a successful school year. It’s amazing how far technology has come and how much students today rely on the internet and essentials like a computer or laptop for a successful school year.  But the sad reality is there are many families who can’t afford the extra expense of internet access or even a computer. Comcast wants to help change that with their Internet Essentials Program. [Read more…] about How Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Helps Bridge the Digital Divide

Prepare for Back to School with Legends of Learning Online Science Games

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Prepare for Back to School with Legends of Learning Online Science Games

As summer begins to wind down, our attention is slowly shifting to everything back to school. If you’re like me, your days are spent gathering all the school essentials and, if you’re a teacher, maybe even planning out your lessons for the year. If you’re a third – eighth grade teacher, I have something exciting to share with you. Meet Legends of Learning, a curriculum-aligned science game website for elementary and middle school students. Best of all? It’s FREE for teachers and students. Legends of Learning offers more than 1,200 fun science classroom games for elementary and middle school teachers to use with their students. [Read more…] about Prepare for Back to School with Legends of Learning Online Science Games

5 Tips to Find the Right Smartphone for Your Teen When They’re Ready


This post, 5 Tips to Find the Right Smartphone for Your Teen,  is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post.

With summer in full swing and my son’s schedule jam packed with work (yup he got his first summer job), swim practice, hanging out with his friends and our regular travel routine, I realized now, more than ever, it’s important he stay in contact  when he’s not with us. While it sounds good to say, shopping for the right mobile phone isn’t as easy as it sounds. Especially when these things cost a small fortune nowadays and my son may not me the most responsible teen out there.Thankfully there’s an option for moms (and dads) like me who aren’t ready to wreck the monthly budget just to get their kid a smartphone. Enter Trademore.  [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Find the Right Smartphone for Your Teen When They’re Ready

  • ***GIVEAWAY*** Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Suess * #ad Have you ever had a trip that’s changed your life for the better? For me, that was my cruise to #Alaska last year. Ever since that trip, I’ve made it a priority to cut back on our plastic consumption. Seeing animals that are threatened by the amount of plastic in our oceans made me want to do my part each and every day to help protect them. * That quote inspired me to do my part and we’ve cut out plastic bags, straws, shopping bags and even water bottles thanks to the addition of a @PrimoWater Dispenser in our home. I shared a whole list of EASY ways you can cut back on the amount of plastic your family consumes in my latest blog post (just click the link in my profile to check it out) * I’m even giving away a Primo Water Dispenser to celebrate #EarthDay! Entering is easy. Just - Follow @primowater and @anewdawnn - Tag a friend or 3 (one per comment) who would love to win - Leave a comment and tell me WHY you want to win That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. • • • • • • #earthday2019 #primowater #earthdayeveryday #drinkmorewater #giveaway #giveaways #giveawaytime #giveawaycontest #contest #entertowin #waterdispenser #reuseable #recycle
  • Oh Friday......take me away. Who else is dreaming of a 🏝 tropical island getaway? • • • • • • #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneydreamcruise #disneydream #disneydreaming #nowmorethanever #disneysmc #disneyfamilia #disney #disneylife #takemeaway #familytravel #traveldiary
  • ***GIVEAWAY POST **** Now that the weather is finally warming up all we want to do is be outside exploring! #ad The kids are really into hiking right now and one of our favorite things to do is explore some of the great parks we have right here in New Jersey. So we’re heading out exploring the #GardenState with our @mifold. This compact and portable booster seat for kids ages 4 and up, is perfect for traveling on road trips or even by air! When not in use, the #mifold is small enough to fit right in your purse or backpack • mifold is meant for kids ages 4 and up who weigh 40 lbs and are 40 inches tall. You can find mifold on Amazon and in-store at @Target and @Walmart. • mifold has a fun contest going on right now! Post a photo showing where you would go with your mifold and use the hashtag #mifoldgotmehere and you could win a gift card to put towards your next adventure! Visit www.mifold.com/contest to learn more. • Want to try a mifold on your next adventure? Well you’re in luck! I’m giving one away to a lucky fan! To enter just follow these steps: 1. Follow @mifold and @anewdawnn 2. Leave a comment telling me where you would go on an adventure with mifold 3. Tag 3 friends (one per comment) who would love to win one That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Prize shipment sole responsibility of brand.
  • Spending a little more on high quality, every day essentials is something I can totally get behind. Especially for necessities like bath tissue. @KhiLuxury bath tissue has a cloth-like softness, is practically lint free and feels so luxurious compared to other brands. But my favorite part? The 100% plastic free packing. We’re drastically cutting back on the amount of plastic that we use and consume and this is just another way to continue that lifestyle. Plus the cute box coordinates with my new bathroom and looks perfect displayed right on my latest DIY project, these. bathroom shelves! #khiluxury #ad • • • • • • bathroomgoals #bathroomremodel #bathroommakeover #bathroomdecor #bathroomdesign #luxury #bathtissue #DIY #DIYShelves #industrialpipedecor #industrialpipeshelves #industrialpipe #njblogger #nj #powderroom #halfbath #powderroomdesign #plasticfree #diyprojects
  • Spring Break is finally here and believe it or not it kinda snuck up on me. #ad While we may be staying home this year we’re still out enjoying lots of local fun like visiting @chuckecheeses! • With the All You Can Play deal we can literally play ALL day for only $10! Combine that with the More Cheese Rewards program and you’re left for good old fashioned fun that won’t break the bank! • Learn more in my latest post on the blog. Just click the link in my profile to check it out! • • • • • #chuckecheese #springbreak #springbreakfun #letthembelittle #funthingstodo
  • Have you ever been to a theme park full of construction vehicles? At @diggerlandusa, the New Jersey Construction Adventure Park you can! • This picture pretty much sums up any ride experience we all do. I’m holding on for dear life screaming from fear, Evie having the time of her life and Ryan with a look of “I’m not impressed” 😂😂 • Seriously though it was so much fun and the kids really did have a blast! This was just out 6th time riding it in a row!! • Check out www.diggerlandusa.com for tickets and info on a whole slew of fun activities for April! • #ad #diggerlandusa #diggerland #newjersey #visitnj #funthingstodo #nj #berlinnj #themeparks
  • Do you have any big plans for Spring Break? It’s almost here for us and has me thinking back to our epic cruise to #Alaska with @disneycruiseline. It was such an amazing cruise and one that we will totally be doing again one day! • It also had me thinking about all the Spring Break fun to come for my family and so many others! • I’m sharing my latest post on the Life 360 blog - A Parent’s Guide To Spring Break Survival and I hope you check it out! Just click the link in my profile to read it! • • • • • #life360 #ad #travel #familytravel #springbreak #alaska #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #nowmorethanever #cruiselife #donaldduck
  • Last week I loaded the kids in the car for a trip to iFly in King of Prussia to try out the indoor skydiving experience! SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL THE PICS! • It was our first time here and we LOVED it! We can’t wait to go back! We all took turns, even Evie! • The entire iFLY experience lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and is equivalent to 1.5 skydives! • There’s even a virtual reality experience based on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. For this one, you wear a virtual reality helmet and fly with your favorite dragons right from the movie. • Overall it was an AMAZING experience and I can’t wait to do it again! • Have you been indoor skydiving at iFLY before? • • • • • #ad #ifly #iflyindoorskydiving #skydiving #skydive #kop #kingofprussia #familyfun #virtualreality