DISCLOSURE: I was offered a complimentary photo session for fast and fun family pictures at my local BLINK, Inc studio for purposes of this post. All experiences and opinions are mine. Confession: I hate taking pictures. That’s not a lie. But, as we know, pictures have become THE driving force of our conversations these days…
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CBS Los Angeles: Holiday gifts & ungrateful kids?!
What’s that? Sometimes kids can be ungrateful when opening holiday gifts? No. (Gasp.) Never. How to raise grateful kids who appreciate each and every gift they may get in the era of me-me-me and get-get-get? Smack ’em over the head. (Just kidding. Kinda.) Truth be told, my girls are really good girls — sure, they…
Holiday Shopping: Kick Back & Give Back with TOMS
DISCLOSURE: TheFABMom was compensated for purposes of this post. All opinions and experiences are mine. ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and giving back. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to give. Well, let’s see. According to Google (ha. where else would I look?) here’s what I found ‘give’ to mean: v….
Girls Day Out: Shimmer and Shine with Nick Jr!
DISCLOSURE: I was compensated for attending this event sponsored by Nick Jr. and Mom.me. All thoughts and opinions below are my own. Boom Zahramay! (Did I spell that right?!) Those are the hippest magic words around these days thanks to two genie sisters named Shimmer and Shine. I should know. Because I have two little…
Disneyland Contest! Tower of Terror & Taking Control. #HalloweenTime
DISCLOSURE: This post is spooktacularly sponsored by Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Halloween Party and The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror at Disney’s California Adventure. TheFABMom was provided tickets for purposes of this post, contest to win 1-day park-hopper passes and social media sharing. All opinions and experiences are mine. [THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.] Fear. It’ll get you….
CBS Los Angeles: Feed Your Family One Potato!
Who’s hungry? Me! Who wants to always come up with new ideas for healthy eating and feeding your family? NOT ME. Family dinner ideas are beginning to escape me lately. I truly love to cook (I do), but coming up with the new ideas for what to feed my family when we’re all so burnt out…
How The Ranch Laguna Beach Changed My Life
DISCLOSURE: This post is part of a sponsored partnership with The Ranch at Laguna Beach located in Southern California. All experiences and opinions involving husbands, wives, a good weekend getaway, boring parents and homemade smoked bourbon bacon cinnamon rolls are mine. Don’t giggle at this title. It’s true! The Ranch at Laguna Beach changed my life. Wanna…