Mommies with Cents

by

Pirate Costume Review

Every year for the 4th of July the kids (and sometimes the adults!) dress up like pirates for a parade on the little island of Guemes.  My oldest daughter is especially excited for it this year because she got a new costume from buypiratecostumes.com.  Can you believe there's a whole website devoted to pirate costumes?  I can!  Pirates seem to be all the rage these days and what could be more fun … [Read more...]

by

Maukilo Sand Toys Review & #Giveaway

One of our favorite things to do in the summer is to visit Guemes Island.  My in-laws have a vacation home with beachfront property that is just a short drive and ferry boat ride away making it the perfect summer escape.  The kids love playing on the beach or at the park and we love relaxing and watching them have fun.  On a recent trip we took some new HABA sand toys from Maukilo: HABA Sun … [Read more...]

by

Coppertone Wet ‘n Clear Review + Little Miss Coppertone Contest

We haven't had many opportunities for sunscreen yet this year here in the Seattle area but we did have ONE day of sunshine so I could try out the new Coppertone Wet 'n Clear Sunscreen.  It will be great for the beach because it's designed specifically for application on wet skin.  It sprays on easily and leaves a clear layer of sun protection that lasts up to 80 water resistant minutes.  The spray … [Read more...]

by

New I Can Read Books Keep Kids Reading Through The Summer

I love books that have a good message for my kids.  The Berenstain Bears I Can Read books have just come out with two inspiring stories: The Berenstain Bears Help the Homeless — Widow McBear wants  to open a homeless shelter, and invites the Good Deed Scouts - Brother, Sister, Cousin Fred, and Lizzie - to restore an abandoned house atop "Spook Hill."  While the young bears are eager to … [Read more...]

by

Frozen Delights Magazine Review + Recipe!

If you are looking for the perfect dessert for 4th of July or any other summer gathering, you'll want to pick up a copy of Frozen Delights: In Hearst’s Frozen Delights, you’ll find delicious recipes to add the “cool” factor your summer. Included are everyone’s favorite ice cream desserts and other delightful indulgences. Dig into show-stopping sweets just right for parties, like S’mores Ice … [Read more...]

by

Aeromax Space Pack Sprayer #Review

  We've been waiting...and waiting....and waiting for a nice day to test out our new Aeromax Astronaut Space Pack Sprayer.  My son could hardly contain himself the other morning when we woke up to sunshine.  He couldn't wait to fill the sprayer up and head outside.  I'm sure we were out there well before many of the neighbors were even awake but we just couldn't wait a minute … [Read more...]