Native Virtual Book Tour

Twitter Live Event Monday

Join me for a Twitter Live event this Monday at 7 p.m. ET! I’ll be chatting with author and activist Kaitlin B. Curtice about her new book, Native. I had the opportunity to hear from Kaitlin last fall at the Evolving Faith conference in Denver where Kaitlin spoke about faith, justice, and decolonization. The author…

Avengers Endgame Review

Avengers: Endgame Movie Review

I have just returned home from watching a special screening of Avengers: Endgame with my twelve year old son. I’m committed to my no spoilers oath, so read on without fear of ruination. I’ve got you. Avengers: Endgame By The Numbers Three: Number of times my son tried to hand me a tissue because tears were…

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I have never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day and even notoriously went through a wear-black-on-V-Day phase in college. So glad those were the days before social media! But this year my husband surprised me with the sweetest gift on my pillow that evening – a heartfelt card and a gorgeous red velvet box…

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  As a mom of a pre-teen boy, I frequently experience the following conversation in my home: “Honey, did you brush your teeth?” “Yes, mom.” “Are you sure?” “Yeah.” “Can I see your teeth?” *long pause* “I’ll go brush them now…”       I get it! While I love that fresh from the dentist…

Keeping the Magic Alive with Package ...

This sponsored post is in partnership with Package From Santa. All opinions are our own. The magic of Christmas is something that I have enjoyed for my entire life. I couldn’t wait until I could share the joy and excitement of the holidays with my own children, creating the belief that magical things happened while…

Staples for Students and Lady Gaga Te...

  There are many factors that are necessary for kids to succeed in school. From proper supplies and learning materials, to a positive, supportive learning environment, each child deserves the very best to help them achieve their potential. While we’ve all been busy shopping for new clothes and filling school supply lists for Back-to-School season,…

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Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are our own. This is the year of 40. Until now, I haven’t been one to really dread a birthday. Sure, I’m well aware that I’m getting older but I’ve never really felt “old”. I’m not sure what it is about the number 40 that magically makes you…

Give the Gift of Creativity with litt...

As my children have grown older, choosing gifts that they love for Christmas has become more and more challenging. There seem to be fewer options that hold the boys’ interest that don’t involve screens and wifi, and even less that offer educational opportunities. I love to encourage creativity in my kids and challenge their minds,…

Get Ready For Halloween with TruMoo O...

*This post has been sponsored by TruMoo. All opinions are our own. Halloween is just around the corner! It’s time to start planning for the fun of this festive season. People everywhere are choosing costumes, planning parties, and strategizing the best trick-or-treat routes in their neighborhood. One of my favorite things about this season are…

Heirloom Audio Productions Make Histo...

  *This post has been sponsored by Heirloom Audio Productions. All opinions are our own. There’s nothing quite like listening to an exciting story being told by a good storyteller. All throughout my life, I have escaped through the words of others to go back in time, travel to distant lands, or just live out…

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Home Safety with Kidde

As I sit at my computer writing this post, I’m celebrating the eight year anniversary of this blog, Resourceful Mommy. I’m proud to say that for half of that time, I have been working with Kidde to spread the word about important topics including home safety, fire prevention, home security, and the volunteer firefighting community….

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Our Experience with the UnPlugNPlay C...

When I agreed to have my family participate in the UnPlugNPlay Challenge with Killerspin, I had no idea that the weather would play such an important role in our experience. To refresh your memory, back in January we began this challenge from Killerspin, the world’s only luxury table tennis experience brand, producers of highly designed table tennis…

Ready For Summer with Blue Lizard Sun...

*This post has been sponsored by Blue Lizard® Sunscreen. All opinions are our own. I adore the hot, sunny days of summer. As a mom of active tween boys, many of our spring and summer days are spent outdoors in the sunshine.  Living just a short drive from the Atlantic coast, beach time a must…

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All-New Zarbee’s Naturals Kids&...

*This post has been sponsored by Zarbee’s Naturals. All opinions are our own. As a parent, I am one to pick my battles. I often let little things go to keep the peace, trading perfection for sanity and serenity. One of the things that we often do clash over in my home is food choices….

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UnPlugNPlay

CONFESSION: I very much love technology. Long before the Internet, in a time when iPads weren’t even imaginable, I was a child who loved screen time. I set an alarm to get up and watch Saturday morning television. I sat in front of my record player, then my dual tape deck with high speed dubbing…

Warm Up Your Winter with TruMoo Choco...

*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…

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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…

Holiday Gift Idea – Playmation ...

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…

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Choose Your Own Adventure is Back!

If you were a child in the 80’s, there are a few incontrovertible facts about your childhood: You had a Care Bear and/or a Cabbage Patch Kid. You chewed either Hubba Bubba or Bubblicious, and you likely had a strong preference one way or the other. You read Choose Your Own Adventure books. Thankfully, my…

Family Game Time Fun with #PlayLikeHa...

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. Family game time is a staple around our home. Whether it’s a sunny Sunday afternoon on the porch or a cool, rainy evening in the…

Go Back-To-School With Barnes & ...

This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions belong to Shannan Powell, mom of 3 boys, RM Media community and project manager, and Resourceful Mommy contributor   I have always had a love/hate relationship with back-to-school season. While I lament the early mornings and the evenings of homework and rushing to activities, there is…