Kids Academy Educational Apps for Children!

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All views & opinions expressed below are my own and are not influenced in anyway.

We love finding fun apps to use on the iPad - and ones that are both fun and educational are the best! Kids Academy has tons of free apps and today we tried a new favorite! Check them out below.

We'll start with our new favorite, a full version that is FREE for a limited time!

Bugs, Shapes and Robots

Face Paint for Toddlers

FREE for a limited time! (usually $2.99)

Disney Store Grand Opening at Burlington Mall!

We are pleased to partner with Walt Disney Studios to provide coverage and promotion of this event.

Guess what?! We are so excited to announce that something super special is coming to Burlington, MA!

On Saturday, June 13, 2015 we're celebrating the grand opening of the Disney Store at the Burlington Mall in Burlington, Massachusetts!

Offering an immersive retail experience with a touch of magic for Disney fans of all ages, this is a store you're going to want to visit and a grand opening you will not want to miss!

I Admit It: My Bladder Leaks!

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So this is the deal. I sometimes pee my pants.

Yup. I'm a grownup and I sometimes pee my pants.

I said it. Twice. Three times if you include that image.

I know I'm not alone.

When I was pregnant with my now almost 5 year-old daughter, a coworker told me I should do special exercises to build up my muscles down below in hopes of avoiding accidents when I laughed and sneezed. I thought she was crazy... until I started having accidents.

Back then, I blamed my accidents on my pregnancy. But now, I'm five years out and it still sometimes happens. You know what I'm talking about, right? Those muscles are never the same. You laugh, you sneeze, you cough, you change your underwear. In fact, I change my underwear due to bladder leakage way more than my preschooler does... my family thinks it's crazy... and I sometimes agree.

Veggie Fries ~ Now at Stop & Shop and Other Local Retailers!

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Veggie Fries. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions and reviews are my own.

A working mom and dad combined with a picky-eating preschooler means dinner times around here can get a little mundane. We tend to eat the same meals weekly without much change. My daughter has her favorites and she usually sticks to those - regardless of what else I've chosen to prepare. Meals for her typically include chicken tenders, french fries, pizza, fresh fruit, cereal, grilled cheese, or peanut butter. I try to provide those favorite foods in the healthiest ways possible - I prefer to use high quality brands, fresh ingredients, and go homemade when possible. Sadly, you don't see veggies on that list, do you? That's because my picky eater is not a huge fan of veggies. She likes corn-on-the-cob and corn-from-the-can and that's about it... unless you count the french fries made from potatoes?

Despite the pickiness of eating habits in our home, I prefer to add some variety whenever I can. That's one of the reasons why I was so excited to be asked to try a new "french fries" option - and the fact that this new option provided those vegetables that we've been so desperately lacking was the icing on the cake!

Save 20% on Label Daddy Labels!

We were provided with free product in exchange for promotion and review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Save 20% on Label Daddy labels with code USFAMILY20!

We are huge labelers. We label everything that comes and goes from this house for school and camp and we much prefer stick-on labels to permanent markers.

Whether you're labeling clothing, lunch boxes, sports equipment, electronics, or any other personal belongings your kids bring to school, camp, sports leagues, day care, vacation or other places, Label Daddy labels keep your stuff from getting lost or mixed up with others.

Label Daddy's durable peel-and-stick washable labels are washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant! Their of tons of fun designs that you can work with to create your own customized labels - pick from tons of colors, sizes, and logos, including Disney and Marvel characters, MLB, NBA, and NHL team logos, other sport and fun logos, and more! Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection. These labels are made in the USA and shipped directly to you worldwide.

Save 20% on your entire Label Daddy order when you visit their website and use the code USFAMILY20 at checkout.

We're looking forward to giving Label Daddy labels a try this summer!

Win $25 to try McDonald's NEW Artisan Grilled Chicken!

We were provided with free product and promotional items in exchange for this review. 
All opinions expressed are our own.

It's been a while since we visited McDonald's but we're pretty excited about some of their new menu options and are especially looking forward to a trip to our local restaurant to try some new Artisan Grilled Chicken!

Photo courtesy of SHIFT Communications

Have you tried it yet?

McDonald's recently introduced Artisan Grilled Chicken and here's what I know about it:

• It's freshly prepared
• It's 100% white meat chicken breast filet
• It's seasoned with simple spices and herbs like salt, garlic, and parsley
• It's what you'll find in McDonald's Deluxe Chicken Sandwiches, Premium McWraps, Snack Wraps, and Premium Salads

Sound's pretty good, don't you think? I do!

I'm encouraged to hear about McDonald's commitment to fresher, healthier menu items. And I'm very excited to make my way over to my local McDonald's restaurant to give the new Artisan Grilled Chicken a try! Keep your eye on my social media channels and right here on the blog for my report back.

In the meantime, though, here's a chance for YOU to try some of 

McDonald's NEW Artisan Grilled Chicken! 

Follow the instructions below to win a $25 McDonald's Arch Card. 

Get your entries in NOW because this giveaway ends in just a few short days - 

we don't want you to have to wait too long before getting to try this new menu item!

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

Entrants must be age 18 and older at the time of entry. Open to residents of the U.S. only. Giveaway starts 5/4/15 and ends at midnight on 5/8/15. Winner will be notified by email on 5/9/15 and will have 24 hours to respond or an alternate winner will be chosen. SHIFT Communications is responsible for prize distribution.

Good luck!