MEET AMY
*Product was provided by Hasbro for this post. All opinions are our own. This year, Hasbro is celebrating the 81st birthday of Monopoly with World Monopoly Day on Saturday, March 19th! If you share in our family’s love of Monopoly, this is a great day to grab some tasty snacks and gather around the table…
Spring is here and it’s a great time to pack up the little ones and head to Walt Disney World resort. Not only is the weather gorgeous, but there are lots of new things on the way at all four Walt Disney World theme parks this spring, just perfect for preschoolers! From an amazing new…
Some of my earliest memories of Easter included massive egg hunts at my great aunt’s house and getting all dressed up on Easter morning for church, then coming home and eating ourselves into a candy coma from all the treats the Easter Bunny had left us the night before. It’s happy memories like these that…
St. Patrick’s Day is the one day of the year that everyone gets to celebrate being Irish, no matter their ancestry. While for some this means drinking copious amounts of green beer and Irish whiskey, there is lots of fun and mischief to be had as a family, as well. My kids think it’s a…
It’s Leap Year and we’re just days away from Leap Day! While some might not consider it a true holiday, there’s something special about a date that only comes once every four years! Why not put together a time capsule of favorite things to be opened on the next Leap Day or set some family…
After spending the winter hibernating with the family and binge watching TV shows on Netflix, nothing sounds better to me than getting out of the house for some fun with a few girlfriends. While it can sometimes be a challenge to get everyone together, it can be just what the doctor ordered to lift your…
Everyone is counting the days until the warmer weather and beautiful colors of spring. In just a few short days, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be kicking off its 23rd year of amazing topiaries, delicious food, and fun for all ages. This year’s even is bigger than ever, increasing to 90 days…
We’re gearing up for a birthday party this weekend and the next thing on my checklist is to put together goodie bags for our guests. While it’s always fun to fill them with candy and cheap, frivolous toys, I love to add at least one or two really cool surprises as a great thank you…
Planning a family vacation takes a lot of research and hard work. However, no amount of research can surpass the experience of other parents who are knowledgeable about a destination. Disney Parks knows that parents want to get the most out of their vacation and they have assembled an amazing team of experienced Disney…
Whether or not you’re a fan of football, chances are you’ve got big plans to watch the big game this Sunday. And if you’re anything like the people at our house, the thing you’re REALLY looking forward to is the food. We’re pretty big on finger foods and things that are easily eaten with one…
*This post has been sponsored by TruMoo. All opinions are our own. There are so many things that my family loves about the winter season. There’s just something special about spending time together in the cold on a snow day, then coming in to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and a great…
In many elementary school classrooms, yearly Valentine’s Day parties are an anticipated event. Kids love handing out cards and treats to friends and of course, they love any excuse for snacks and games in the classroom. Want some fun ideas for helping your children’s teacher to throw a fun event for the kids? Here are…
*This post has been sponsored by Uncommon Goods. All opinions are our own. Finding unique gifts for a host or hostess is often difficult and ensuring that those gifts are coming from a socially conscious retailer is an even bigger challenge. Uncommon Goods is a B Corp that works hard to ensure that their business…
There’s nothing sweeter than a day of love with the people you love. With Valentine’s Day falling on a weekend this year, for many of us, we have a lot more hours to share just how much we care. Here are a few fun ideas to help you keep the Valentine’s Day love going all…
With the fresh start of the New Year, many of us are looking forward to the promise of what 2016 will hold. We’re hoping for an amazing year of making wonderful memories with our families. With 4 amazing parks and so much to experience, now is the perfect time to plan a vacation to…
Happy New Year! Just because the holidays have ended and the New Year has begun, doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating! With lots of big football games coming up, winter weekends are full of reasons to get together with friends and family and celebrate! For many people, getting together to watch a big game…
It’s hard to believe that a week from now we’ll be celebrating Christmas! And a short week after that, it’ll be time to ring in the New Year! While it has been years since we’ve gone out to a New Year’s Eve party, we know how to have a great time, right at home. Today…
We’re just days away from the Christmas holidays and Santa’s elves are hard at work finishing up all of the last minute gifts! If you’re like me, you’re likely checking that list twice and looking for a few more ideas to put under the tree. Games are always a big hit at our house, whether…
We received product to facilitate the below review. All thoughts and opinions belong to Shannan Powell, mom of 3 boys, RM Media community and project manager, and Resourceful Mommy contributor. With eight and nine-year-old boys to shop for, Christmas can be a bit of a challenge. Much of their Christmas list is video games and…
There is nothing that says you care more than a gift made by your own hands. While “white elephant” style parties have always been popular at the holidays, why not change the game a little and only exchange handmade gifts with friends and family at your annual get together? Whether you’re a Pinterest addict who…
The holidays are right around the corner. Looking for the perfect last-minute gift? We’ll be tweeting with Barnes & Noble about the gift of reading and their latest NOOK device, the NOOK GlowLight Plus. Barnes & Noble’s best ever NOOK eReader has a waterproof and dustproof design for worry-free reading anywhere. Any avid reader will…
MEET AMY
Amy is the owner of Resourceful Mommy Media, LLC and the creator of the Twitter Party. Named one of the Most Influential Women in Social Media by Working Mother Magazine, Amy has spoken at social media related events around the country and the world. She’s also the author of Raising Digital Families For Dummies and Blogging For Dummies.