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Taking Care of Your Face with AVEENO

June 22, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Taking Care of Your Face with AVEENO

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Dad Central Consulting for AVEENO. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Have you ever noticed those grizzled old guys with the leathery faces? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: health, review

Life Insurance for the Stay-at-Home Parent

June 21, 2013 By Brian 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered what a stay-at-home parent is worth financially?  I was recently reading this article from InsWeb and it really struck a chord with me. According to Salary.com, the average stay-at-home mom is worth a yearly salary of $113,568!  As a stay-at-home dad, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Parenting, Simply Family, Simply Life Tagged With: family, financial

Air Wick National Parks Collection

June 14, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Air Wick National Parks Collection

   NOTE: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Air Wick. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”   The Air Wick National Parks Collection is available in scented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: review

Vocabulary Chipper Chat Learning Game

June 13, 2013 By Brian 36 Comments

Vocabulary Chipper Chat Learning Game

We are excited to provide a sponsored review of the Super Duper Publications Vocabulary Chipper Chat learning game!      Details ...  Vocabulary Chipper Chat is a fun and motivating magnetic chip game designed to help children understand and use new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: kids, learning, learning game, review

Father’s Day SteakCation at LongHorn Steakhouse

June 13, 2013 By Brian 1 Comment

Father’s Day SteakCation at LongHorn Steakhouse

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Dad Central Consulting for LongHorn Steakhouse.  I received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's almost Father's Day.  This is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Simply Food Tagged With: father, food, grilling

Summer Travel Tips with #MomsTravelBest

June 9, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Summer Travel Tips with #MomsTravelBest

  Summer vacation has officially begun in our house.  Sophie and Matthew have been finished with preschool for a couple of weeks already, but Grace just finished up on Friday.  They are already chomping at the bit to head out on adventures.  If it were up to them, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budgeting Advice, SimplySaving, SimplyTravel Tagged With: budgeting, family, kids, travel

Flush for Good Campaign with American Standard

June 6, 2013 By Brian 8 Comments

Flush for Good Campaign with American Standard

We are excited to work with American Standard on a sponsored review of their Champion PRO Toilet. Doesn't every girl dream of sending her dad a text message that says "Are your toilet install lessons still available?" Thankfully, my dad didn't miss a beat and agreed to help us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Life Tagged With: DIY, giving, home improvement, review

Kissimmee Dreams About to Come True for One Family

June 5, 2013 By Brian 1 Comment

Kissimmee Dreams About to Come True for One Family

Can you believe it?  One family is about to have their vacation dreams answered.  They are about to win not one, but 10 vacations to Kissimmee, FL to experience all that the area has to offer.  How incredible would it be to know that your family's summer vacation is paid for for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, SimplyTravel Tagged With: Florida, kissimmee, Orlando, travel

Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza

June 3, 2013 By Brian 9 Comments

Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza

Yummly recently issued me a challenge in exchange for a place at the World's Longest Picnic Table.  Now, I am never one to back down from a challenge, but this one was particularly difficult.  "Brian," they said, "Mario Batali has made over a classic Hellmann's Mayonnaise recipe. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: grilling, recipe, Summer

Using Energizer Work Headlights to #LightMyWay

June 2, 2013 By Brian 7 Comments

Using Energizer Work Headlights to #LightMyWay

While out on a pre-planned shopping trip, we added an Energizer work headlight to our list as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias. I remember growing up and helping my dad with all sorts of projects.  One of my main jobs was to hold the flashlight.  Try as I might, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Promotional, Simply Life Tagged With: DIY, home improvement

Strip Steak with Hazelnut Cream Sauce #whatsyourid

May 23, 2013 By Brian

Strip Steak with Hazelnut Cream Sauce #whatsyourid

I cook...a lot!  For quite some time, I have been able to make just about anything that I feel like making.  As such, it has long been pretty hard for me to say what my favorite foods or flavors are.  I actually wrote a paper about that very subject when I was in college!  Maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: cooking, grilling, recipe, Summer

GIANT Meal Planner #cbias

May 22, 2013 By Brian 9 Comments

GIANT Meal Planner #cbias

During our weekly meal planning, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, we used the GIANT meal planner to help inspire us and prepare our shopping list for a trip to our local MARTIN'S Food Store. If you are a regular reader of our blog, you know that we are big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meal Plans, Simply Food Tagged With: budgeting, cooking, dinner, meal planner, meal planning, Recipes

Great villa rental options for this year’s family holiday

May 21, 2013 By Brian 2 Comments

Great villa rental options for this year’s family holiday

Even in a difficult financial climate, the last thing many families want to cut back on is their annual holiday together. Escaping the daily grind of work, household chores and the school run, and enjoying some quality time with the kids, is something we all look forward to for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Travel, SimplyTravel Tagged With: travel

Steps with Balance Rewards at Walgreens

April 28, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Steps with Balance Rewards at Walgreens

Have you checked out the Steps with Balance Rewards program at Walgreens? I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®  and Walgreens #cbias … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Beauty, Simply Life Tagged With: exercise, Walgreens

Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #steakover

April 25, 2013 By Brian

Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #steakover

We hosted an exciting family  mini grill-off while trying the new Walmart USDA Choice Premium Beef steaks earlier this week. In my family, steaks are marinated. Mom often uses a store bought marinated and dad  is the grill master. Here at our house, Brian is all about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: food, grilling, Summer

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