This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. All opinions are my own. Despicable Me 3 will be in theaters on June 30th, 2017, and everyone in my household is looking forward to it. We have loved all of the Despicable Me movies, and we can't wait to see this one. Of course, the Minions are our favorite characters - it's always fun to see what those adorable little guys are up to. Here's the official synopsis of the movie: Illumination, who brought moviegoers Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten ... View Post
5 Tips to Teach Your Child Not To Be A Bully
This post was sponsored by JIMMY Patterson books. All opinions are my own. My son loves reading, and I always love to watch him enjoy his latest book. When he received the latest middle reader book from James Patterson - Pottymouth and Stoopid - he couldn't put it down. In fact, when he was done reading it, he said that he was so upset that he finished it because he didn't have it to read anymore. That is definitely the sign of a great book! When I asked him to explain a little bit about the book, it was a great way to start talking about bullying. Middle school can definitely be challenging, and it's so important to help teach your child not to be a bully. It's great to have a book that helps encourage those conversations. Here's the official synopsis of the book: David and his ... View Post
Giveaway: The House Movie
As my kids have gotten older, they are more deeply involved in their extracurricular activities. The commitment required increases, and it's harder for the kids to excel. For my daughter, who is both actively involved in musical theater and softball, we've found that these aren't just one-season activities. She plays on softball teams in the fall, spring, and summer, and spends time in the off-season doing indoor practice. For musical theater, she generally does four shows per year, participates in a travel singing/theater group, and takes weekly lessons. This isn't just her though - other kids in these activities demonstrate the same, or even increased level of commitment. It can be expensive, but also takes up a lot of my time as I help coordinate her schedule and drive from place ... View Post
Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
My kids love juices and lemonade, but I don't always love the amount of sugar found in store-bought brands. Making your own drinks definitely takes more time, but you can control the ingredients (including the sugar content). Since fruits include their own sugar, you definitely can limit the amount you put in your own drinks. I recently make this refreshing watermelon lemonade recipe, and the kids loved it. This post contains affiliate links - clicking through and purchasing will provide a small commission back to Mom's Favorite Stuff. Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Recipe Ingredients 4 Tablespoons of Agave Nectar (you can adjust this up or down based upon your preferences) 6 cups of water 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (Depending on the size of the lemons, it should ... View Post
Play Piano In A Compact Space: Review of the Casio CGP-700
Disclosure: I received this keyboard piano at no cost for review. All opinions are my own. At the beginning of this year, my son started taking interest in my daughter's mini keyboard that she received for a Christmas gift years ago. My mother-in-law started teaching him some basic notes and songs, and he really seemed to enjoy practicing. I asked if he wanted to take lessons, especially since he already plays trumpet. We signed him up for a few sample lessons, and he really loved it. So, when Casio reached out and gave us the opportunity to review the Casio CGP-700, I knew that it would be perfect for us. The Casio CGP-700 is a keyboard, but sounds just like a piano. It's a great piano keyboard for beginners, if you know that your child will stay with lessons, but you don't want to ... View Post
Beach Themed Centerpiece Terrarium
Affiliate links included. A purchase through our affiliate links helps support Mom's Favorite Stuff. It's been a long time since I've lived near the water, but I still love anything beach themed. While I try to limit the amount of actual nautical-themed items I incorporate into our home decor, I do like to have a few things that remind me of the beach. When I saw all of these fun miniatures at Michaels, I knew that I could create something fun for our living room. I typically switch out that centerpiece on a regular basis, and this is just perfect for the summer. The Beach Themed Centerpiece Terrarium is easy to make, and your kids can help as well. Beach Themed Centerpiece Terrarium First, start out by buying everything you need at Michaels. You definitely don't ... View Post
