Flip Out Mama

**This giveaway is now closed, congrats to entry #65, Ashley S for winning 4 free buffet passes to Gattitown!** Our family loves Gattitown! I've mentioned it before , but it really is one of our favorite places to go for some family fun, especially when the days are cold or rainy. One of the best parts for us is going during during the day, right after they open- you pretty much have the whole place to yourself! (Mad perks for bein' homeschoolers, yo!) Last week, we got the chance to go hang out at Gattitown again and we had a great time, as usual!  Gattitown has been undergoing some remodeling and renovating lately, and things are lookin' great! The Gatti Cafe area (near the salad bar) has already been remodeled, and it looks fabulous! The sports area and the FunFlix area are both getting remodels too in the near future, so they will be lookin' snazzy real soon as well! We absolutely love Gattitown because there are so many food options,and with picky eaters,...

Oh my goodness guys, it is SO cold outside! I HATE winter sooo much! I have been stuck in the house with screaming kids for almost a week straight now, and I am dreaming of a vacation! Not just a weekend getaway or a couple of nights in a cabin in TN. I'm talking about a real, full on vacay. I am thinking Caribbean.. What do you guys think? Bermuda? Virgin Islands? Any of the above would be okay with me!!! If you are planning a special vacay for 2014, check out this great infographic to help you plan your trip!!  Presented By Experience Destinations

Disclosure: We received a sample product in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100 percent my own.  I would never have imagined how much of a hard time I would have with homeschooling PreK for my 3 year old. I have seriously had such a hard time figuring out what I should teach him, and trying to find fun and educational things for him to do. I have a hard time finding a balance between fun and learning, and sometimes I feel like I am doing all "play" or all "educational" stuff, with no in between. So, whenever I get the chance to check out a product that might help me combine the two, I jump at the chance.  This time around, we got to review the Learn With Me Color Fun Fish Bowl from The Learning Journey. The Learning Journey is one of my favorite companies, and we buy a ton of stuff from there every year. I like that they make great products that combine both fun and learning! First of all, this toy is adorable! Just look at it! I love ...

My oldest is definitely a builder. Whether it be Legos or Minecraft or drawing an incredibly cool building on paper, he is all about designing things and putting them together. I love that about him, and I am always trying to find ways to foster that love of learning for him, and help him to continue to grow in his abilities. So, when The Learning Journey asked if we would be interested in reviewing the Techno Gears Marble Mania Alpha Construction Set , we knew that it would be a great asset for our homeschool days, and regular days in general!  First of all, the Techno Gears Marble Mania Construction Sets are amazing! There are a TON of different ones, some a little bit harder, some easier, but all really awesome and fun to build! We received the Alpha set, which is one of the newer sets. Here's the scoop:  The new Alpha set of the Tech Series of Techno Gears Marble Mania will allow your builders to construct a cool marble run. With over 300 pieces including a pow...