Life with Dudes Never Looked So Pretty
As parents to a fresh driver, finding the perfect car for him became one of my goals of 2018. I was determined. I was committed. And, by the end of the year we’d tested out tons of vehicles. Tons. And, while price was one of the driving factors behind what we ultimately selected, safety, size, and coolness factor also played a role. That’s not to
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of Crest. All opinions are my own.* To date, we have invested about $10,000 in orthodontics for our kids, and we aren’t even done yet! We are fortunate that our insurance pays for 50% of each of our children’s orthodontic care, but even with that generous coverage, we’ve had to come out of pocket for a lot of
*This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx. All opinions are my own.* Getting ready for the big game? We are a family full of sports lovers and we never pass up an opportunity to enjoy game day together. With the football championship coming up, and a Californian team in the running to be the big winner, we are planning to spend the day with fellow ex-Cali
I’m on a quest to find the best leggings. I know. They aren’t for everyone. In fact, some people downright refuse to even wear them. I myself recall a time not too long ago when leggings as pants weren’t a thing I could even consider. But, I have since come to realize what a wonderful addition to my wardrobe they are. Because they’re easy to
*Today’s blog post is sponsored by Crest. All opinions are my own.* Every year, as the holidays steam roll people’s willpower, we start hearing people talking about health and weight loss and physical fitness. Everyone begins making plans to work off the 60 pounds of sweet treats and home cookin’ we devoured the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Nothing to beat yourself up
**THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS** Charitable giving is always higher during the holiday season -people are in the Christmas spirit, the end of the year is approaching, and people are generally just feeling a little more benevolent. Any little bit helps and even if you feel like you’re strapped this season, there is one simple, economical way to spread the love and that is
From a portable Bluetooth speaker, to a massive big screen TV, all types of electronic gifts will be exchanged this year. In fact, for many, electronics are one of the most given and received gift items each holiday season. This is one of the reasons I love partnering with Verizon – tech is always one of my favorite gifts. Credit Donkey reported that, in 2017,
*This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy, DudeMom will get some cash for Christmas.* The holidays are upon us and that means it is time for our annual Holiday Gift Guide for Boys! As The Dudes have gotten older, so have the recommendations on this list, so if you’re looking for an awesome gift guide for older kids, tweens, and teenage boys
**Today’s post is sponsored by Crest. All opinions about leftover Halloween candy and everything else are my own.** I used to love Halloween when The Dudes were little. We hosted this fun neighborhood Halloween party every year at our house and I put all kinds of effort into costumes and décor and treats. We had this awesome trivia game with real prizes. And, I even
