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T Rowe Price and Disney launch the Great Piggy Bank – Giveaway

July 25, 2011 by Jennifer 202 Comments

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Did your parents talk to you about money and ways to save money growing up? I believe the numbers can be all over the board when it comes down to yes or no. I would be in the middle. My parents very rarely talked to me about money, but I paid attention to their money habits. We were not rich at all means, but I was provided for. I knew that I wanted to be better with money when I was an adult and I feel like that I am. Thinking back though, I do wish that I would have had more conversations around money.

This is why I want to change things with my girls. My husband and I are very open about money and all the reasons we need to save. For instance, when we go in the store and the girls really want that toy hanging in the aisle, I remind them that if I gave into every toy want, our family trips would not happen. It helps to educate them one-on-one with parenting advice, but having a back-up helps strongly.

Thanks to T. Rowe Price and Disney, we now have The Great Piggy Bank Adventure. T. Rowe and Disney are committed to helping families talk about saving and spending money wisely. The online game will give kids the knowledge they need when it comes to money, all the while making it fun. Another cool feature is the kids getting to experience the interactive experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® directly online. While The Great Piggy Bank Adventure® is designed for kids from ages 8 to 14, fun-loving adults are encouraged to play with their kids and get involved in their financial education. The girls and I are having fun playing. It is so cute seeing the girls asking more questions about money and understanding why mommy has to say no sometimes.

To help kick-off this fun and interactive game, T. Rowe Price is offering one lucky reader here their very own Flip Cam!

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1. Visit The Great Piggy Bank Adventure

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Contest ends 11:59pm ET on August 1, 2011.

Disclosure: I am working on a campaign with T. Rowe Price. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

Tooth fairy really hits inflation

July 21, 2011 by Jennifer 5 Comments

Times are changing my friends. There are no more of these nickels and dimes left under pillows. The tooth fairy has hit inflation. Let’s set the stage. L finally has a lose tooth. She is close to 7 so we were beginning to wonder if those baby teeth wanted to just officially hang out full-term. Never fear, L realized a couple weeks ago, that her bottom two front teeth seemed weird. Full freak-out mode was in force.

“Mommy, I am not suppose to lose my teeth. I will not be beautiful anymore.”

“Mommy, this is serious. I cannot lose my teeth.”

“Mommy, please stop this from happening.”

The tears were rushing down her sweet freckled face, but all I could do was sit and rock her. I tried to tell her she would always be beautiful no matter what, but this princess/fashion diva was not having anything to do with my consoling words this time. Over the couple of weeks though, she seemed to be getting adjusted to the idea. I showed her pictures of M when she lost her teeth so she would know, teeth would eventually grow back. The time had come, L bit into her breakfast last Saturday morning and out the tooth came. I was sad because I was at the spa having me time and I missed her milestone. But, I was greeted at the door with my little toothless princess holding her tooth and a note.

Now this was not any ordinary note.

Pretty convincing right? Do you know that the tooth fairy left her $5?! Wow… inflation!

Yesterday as we were driving home, she was eating a happy meal from Mickey D’s on the rare occasion and after two bites, out comes the second bottom tooth. I had to pull over, because the drama was on. She originally thought she had ketch-up all over her hand, but it was actually blood. We get pulled over to a gas station and go in to use the bathroom there to get cleaned up. She talks slowly through her tears, “Mommy, the tooth fairy better leave me $10 this time.”

And that my folks is the fastest inflation that I have ever seen ;).

Park City Mountain Resort brings out the best in me

July 20, 2011 by Jennifer 6 Comments

There are some places that just brings out the kid in you and I found that place a couple of weeks ago when I was in Utah. Sit down and prepare yourself. You are getting ready to go on the ride of your life.

Sometimes you just have to laugh. Could you imagine life if everyone laughed more? It would for sure be a better world, I believe. From the moment that I stepped foot onto the grounds of Park City, Utah, I immediately had so many regrets that my family was not with me so I just laughed a lot to keep an upbeat mood. As you all know, I am a mountain girl from the Blue Ridge Mountains, but the Park City Mountains had nothing on the mountains in NC.

Just look at these beautiful snow capped mountains that my girls would have ohhh’ed and ahhh’ed over if they would have seen snow in July.

Take a glance at this gondola ride that I rode up and was loving the view but was feeling sad because my girls and hubby could not see this beautiful view of Park City Mountains.

But you know what, out of nowhere pops up a beautiful rainbow over the mountains and I just knew, we would have a chance to see these beautiful mountains as a family.

…. and thanks to SnowMamas, I am getting a chance to win a winter vacation. I would be honored to arrive once again in Park City Mountains Resort because you know you all totally made the EVO Conference a happening conference. Only this time, I would love to come with my family and I hope this video and post will get my point across to you all.

Let the snow begin, because One Moms World and family is ready to hit the trails and freeze our bootys off and drink lots of hot cocoa all the while having the time of our lives on the Alpine Roller Coaster.

Finally a safe site for kids – Yoursphere

July 18, 2011 by Jennifer 2 Comments

The internet can be a scary place and especially this holds true for children. You hear so much about child predators and the internet is instant bait which just sickens me. My girls are limited to what they can do online and I am right there with them when they are online to ensure they are safe. With my oldest daughter M though, we are entering the stage where she wants to talk to her friends online and play games online. I have been searching for a site that would allow her to play games safely online and was recently introduced to Yoursphere.com.

We are taking things slow but I let M dive in last week. Over the next three months, I will be posting updates on my thoughts and opinions of the site.

My first impression:

– I love how secure the site is and how they double check anyone when signing up.

– The team of law enforcement force behind the site really eases my mind.

– I am not sure how I feel about her adding friends but will go deeper in thought with this over the next two months as we continue to research the site fully.

M’s first impression:

– She loves all the different games that is available to play in the virtual world.

– The object of collecting coins is really enticing for her as she is very competitive.

The concept is such a great one and much needed for tweens 8 to 12. There needs to be a safe place and I feel like Mary Kay the founder is really developing this with Yoursphere.com. As stated on their site:

Yoursphere’s priority of children’s online safety and privacy is achieved via implementation of technology, human oversight, proprietary policies including input from their Law Enforcement Task Force populated by former Secret Service, FBI agents and other law enforcement officials as well as through education and action.

I look forward to diving even deeper with M and sharing our experiences. Stay tuned. Why don’t you join with your tweens as well and navigate a safer environment. If you do sign-up, use the code: YS11-RTR8. Also join Yoursphere on Facebook to stay updated and Twitter as well.

Disclosure: I am participating in a summer campaign with Yoursphere. I am compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts and opinions are of my own.

You jumped in the pool with your clothes?

July 14, 2011 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Last weekend, as you all know, I was in Utah at the amazing EVO Conference. The entire weekend was filled with wonderful and amazing people. Not to mention, our backdrop was the beautiful scenic mountains of Utah. How would you close such an amazing conference on a note that everyone would remember and laugh about? Of course, a group of moms jumping in the pool with their clothes.

(I am the only girl on the right with white shirt)

Two photos that capture the pure essence of the pool jump. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

What crazy things have you done in the spare of the moment?

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