Slugs & Bugs Under Where? Review and Giveaway!

This day will never come again! What am I talking about? This is the very FIRST GIVEAWAY on Mothering Matters! {I can hear the cheers . . . Yay!!}  Yes – we’ll have many more giveaways to come . . . but this “First” will never come again. I am honored and thrilled to be… Continue reading Slugs & Bugs Under Where? Review and Giveaway!

Fun Friday: Costumes & Playing Dress-up . . . It’s more than just for Halloween!

Costumes Ok – I know it’s not Halloween {um . . . not even close, Lori!}. But as a mom of 5 kids (+ 1 extra in the pic below!), I have to say – we do have our share of costumes around here! Many of them are “homemade”, but occasionally we’ve bought some from… Continue reading Fun Friday: Costumes & Playing Dress-up . . . It’s more than just for Halloween!

Great Wolf Lodge NEW Promo Code – 48 hours only!

Great Wolf Lodge (Williamsburg)- Only $169.99/night For Williamsburg ONLY. See website for details.  *Rate based on 4 guests per room. Click HERE to make your reservations now! Promo Code: R48HOUR Sale ends FRIDAY 1/27/2012 at 11am EST Send this deal to your friends via FB, Twitter or other ways below! *The “undefined” one is Pinterest. … Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge NEW Promo Code – 48 hours only!

Great Wolf Lodge Promo Code 2012 – Feed your Family

  Great Wolf Lodge Deal Promo Code Our family LOVES Great Wolf Lodge.  If you are not able to take advantage of the fantastic Homeschool Experience discounted dates this year – here’s another promo code for you (for Williamsburg, VA).  I will try to keep you updated on future promo codes as well.  You know… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge Promo Code 2012 – Feed your Family

1/20 – Homeschool Day: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center – VA Beach

Thanks to Home Educators Association of Virginia  and The Coupon Consultant for the following information: HOMESCHOOL DAY AT THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER An HEAV-Sponsored Event! Location: 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach Date: Friday, January 20 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Homeschool Day Rate: $10/adult; $8/children (2-18 years old); children under… Continue reading 1/20 – Homeschool Day: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center – VA Beach

Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads

Here are a few of the local Grand Illuminations for you to enjoy! **Information was taken from  Virginia is for Lovers.  You can find MANY more listings for other local holiday events (lights, parades, and even Winter Wonderland – displays from Coleman’s Nursery – a Hampton Roads tradition!) Founder’s Inn – Virginia Beach Sunday, November… Continue reading Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads

Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!

**Updated 1/11/12 – If you are looking for the 2012 dates and codes – I’ve listed them HERE. Even though I am not a homeschooling mom {gasp! . . . I know – right?!  5 kids – and I don’t homeschool?  I think people think that if you have that many kids – you just… Continue reading Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!

Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities

I’m bored! Do you hear that frequently? 🙂 Or maybe YOU have said that and are tired of doing the same things with your kids over and over again . . . Need some new ideas? Need to find local dance classes, sports teams, activities geared towards kids? MyActiveChild.com I came across this today and… Continue reading Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities

Best Day with YOU – Today!

Artwork by Beth Fox

With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!

Family Traditions

I know that people typically talk about traditions around Christmas – but a couple of days ago, I had the chance to talk with a casting director for an upcoming web series show called It’s a Family Thing (from the producers of The Biggest Loser and MSN).  They are seeking to create a  “new, fun… Continue reading Family Traditions