Insights by April

Hullabalu Reading App Review- Pan: The Fearless Beribolt Giveaway

2013-06-19T11:23:00.001-05:00

My son is starting to really get in to reading and having an iPad for him to be able to practice on has been fabulous. I have downloaded a lot of reading apps lately so I was more than happy to test out a new app by Hullabalu which is called Pan: The Fearless Beribolt. The app tells of Pandora the purple panda who lives in the clouds and her adventures as she tries to find her family. The

Words of Wisdom from Mom- Nestlé® Pure Life® #HydrationMovement #MomsWisdom

2013-06-19T10:02:00.001-05:00

What are some words or phrases that your mom used to say to you and that you still live by today? "Trust your instincts" "Don't worry about what other people think of you" "You have to work hard to get what you want, that will make you appreciate it just that much more" are just a few that come to mind. Did she have any tips on healthy family hydration? I will admit, I have a horrible

Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 6/17

2013-06-17T17:35:00.000-05:00

Summer time is in full effect here in Texas. Last week was so crazy busy for us that I forgot to get the linky up. Thankfully this week we are back to a slow summer schedule so we are having fun as a family and having lots of pool time and hopefully time for me to get the house back to being organized! Find some fun and fabulous giveaways to enter below :) Welcome to Tiptoe Tuesday

Mamavation Monday- About To Kick My Booty in Shape!

2013-06-17T16:16:00.001-05:00

I haven't been the best about getting my running in lately. I have had the desire, but not always the time to get it done. Last week was crazy busy between VBS, karate and soccer camp all for my son. I was constantly in the car and just had no time to myself. I also had a bad stomach bug last sunday so that set me back a bit too last week. This week, I am feeling better and ready to get my

Bubble Fun

2013-06-12T19:03:00.002-05:00

About a month ago, I purchased two of the automatic bubble blowers for my kids. I have been stocking up on various summer toys to keep my kids entertained and to help keep the boredom away. One of the first toys were the bubble blowers and the kids and I had a blast! Little Mans blower lights up and has a cute song. It does repeat over and over which can grate on your nerves some, but as much

Wordless Wednesday: Summer Swimming

2013-06-12T18:47:00.002-05:00

My Gym 30th Birthday Party and Discount!

2013-06-11T13:58:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't like a birthday party? And guess what... You get the the presents with a discount code and a chance for more! Read below to find out :) Throughout 2013, My Gym locations across North America will celebrate thirty years of providing fitness and fun to families by offering money saving membership and class discounts, conducting a search tocrown My Gym’s Fit & Healthy Family and

IGNITE RESTAURANT GROUP OF HOUSTON BANDS TOGETHER FOR FALLEN HEROES

2013-06-08T08:27:00.001-05:00

IGNITE RESTAURANT GROUP OF HOUSTON BANDS TOGETHER FOR FALLEN HEROES Joe’s Crab Shack, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Brick House Tavern + Tap host community wide fundraiser to benefit families of lost firefighters When I learned about the firefighters that lost their lives a few days ago in Houston just doing their job, my heart absolutely broke. I thank them for their bravery, their

Summer Time! Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 6/3

2013-06-03T20:00:00.000-05:00

It is a little bittersweet that my kids school is out for the summer. I know it was only preschool, but still. Little Man will be starting Kindergarten next fall and I am not quite ready for it. I am looking at all the things I can do to keep the kids busy and not get bored. I foresee a lot of pool time! Take a few minutes to list your giveaways or find some fabulous ones to enter and hopefully

Mamavation Monday- Summer Time!

2013-06-03T11:37:00.001-05:00

It is summer time here in the Ockerman household. No more preschool and today is the last day that I will have any extra kiddos in the house. I am starting to plan things to do with the kids and keep them busy and moving so that they don't get bored. I am planning on lots and lots of pool time! The kids are getting older and they can float around the pool more and more by themselves. This

KindRunner.com Launches Today!

2013-06-03T09:15:00.001-05:00

As a runner, I wonder sometimes what I should do with my old shoes when they are no longer good for running. I hate to throw them out when sometimes they are still good for walking. So what am I to do with my old shoes? Kindrunner.com is a site where you can trade in your old shoes for credit and in turn those shoes are sent to countries where people are in need of shoes. Just because we

Going Gluten Free

2013-05-29T11:06:00.001-05:00

I have been heaving health issues for quite a few years now. After I had my daughter, I started having widespread pain and especially jaw pain as well as daily allergies. I know part of the allergies were from the house we lived in at the time(filled with mold) and therefore had to take allergy meds everyday. When we moved into our new house, the allergies all but stopped for quite a few months

Were You a "Brace Face"? #INVStraightTalk #spon

2013-05-29T10:12:00.002-05:00

We all remember the names that people used to call those who had wire orthodontic braces. Brace Face, Metal Mouth and many many more. Wire braces in your mouth could not be missed. Thankfully for kids and adults today there is Invisalign! This is a sponsored post on behalf of Invisalign. I was compensated for this post, but thoughts are my own. When I was younger one of my permanent teeth

Sambazon Juice Review and Giveaway 6/4

2013-05-28T14:56:00.002-05:00

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetSM blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product. I am a big proponent of juices. When I was

Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 5/28

2013-05-28T12:18:00.000-05:00

It is the last week of school for my kids preschool. I am kinda happy that I won't have to get up early several days a week, but at the same time I am wondering what I am going to do with them all summer. Hopefully we can both win some awesome giveaways and have a fun summer!! Welcome to Tiptoe Tuesday Blog Hop!! This is a fun hop to break up your week just a bit. Bloggers

Six Flags Fiesta Texas NEWEST ATTRACTION - The Iron Rattler Roller Coaster

2013-05-28T12:06:00.002-05:00

What do you have planned for this summer? I am already starting to plan activities for my kids. They are at an age where they want to constantly go and do things. One place we would like to visit is Six Flags Fiesta Texas!! Coiled and ready to strike! Come challenge the New EPIC Iron Rattler Coaster only at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Get ready to plummet straight down from a height of 180-feet,

Dinosaurs Rock Show Coming to Katy 6-8-13

2013-05-21T15:58:00.000-05:00

THE DINOSAURS ROCK SHOW- Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10am Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center I am so excited to hear about this show coming to Katy in just a couple of weeks. I have been looking for things to do with the kiddos this summer and this will be perfect. Read below to get all the details and I hope to see you there! Since 2001, DINOSAURS ROCK© has provided educational and

Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 5/21

2013-05-20T20:06:00.000-05:00

School is winding down and it is about time for summer to kick in full force. What do you have planned to do with your kids all summer? Hopefully you can win some fabulous prizes to make summer just that more enjoyable! Come Tiptoe with us :) Welcome to Tiptoe Tuesday Blog Hop!! This is a fun hop to break up your week just a bit. Bloggers can list a current giveaway that is running on

LEGO® KidsFest Houston 2013

2013-05-20T11:25:00.000-05:00

I was given complimentary tickets to enjoy the LEGO® KidsFest this past weekend. Read below to get my take on the fun and LEGO brick mania!! My son is just getting in to the wanting to build things and really create and use his imagination. I was a little reluctant to go to the Lego KidsFest Houston this weekend, but both of my kids wound up having a blast!!! We were greeted with huge life size

Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 5/14

2013-05-13T20:00:00.000-05:00

What did you get for Mother's Day? Did your family blow your socks off with the presents they got you? If you were hoping for just a bit more, why not enter some of the giveaways below and make your Mother's Day just that much sweeter by winning some great products or even cash! Welcome to Tiptoe Tuesday Blog Hop!! This is a fun hop to break up your week just a bit. Bloggers can list

Mamavation Monday- What Motivates You?

2013-05-13T10:31:00.001-05:00

I having been thinking this week about what motivates me. I still have not started back to my running, but the desire to do it has been there. I have noticed that I haven't been sleeping as well since I stopped running and I don't like that feeling. Just the feeling that I get while running and afterward are a big motivator for me. I forgot about that feeling, but have been itching to get back

Making iPad Typing Easier with The Snugg- Review

2013-05-10T11:32:00.001-05:00

There are times when I just don't feel like using my laptop and wish that I could use my iPad more like a computer. The only problem with that is trying to type on the screen gets to be cumbersome. Snugg sent me one of their Bluetooth Wireless keyboards to test out. In fact, I am writing this whole post using the mobile bluetooth keyboard. My favorite parts about the keyboard: -Flexibility

Kidney Stones Hurt

2013-05-08T10:50:00.001-05:00

Last week started off with a fairly good Monday and I was really hoping to get back on track with my running. My friend, whose girls I watch during the week, stayed over for dinner Monday night and things were great. We had a nice easy dinner while the kids played and even had my first try at homemade ice cream(need a better recipe for that), when all of a sudden as I was washing dishes and had

Tiptoe Tuesday Giveaway Linky 5/6

2013-05-06T13:33:00.001-05:00

So what are you getting for your mom for Mother's Day? We are going to keep things simple around here and just have family time while enjoying dinner at home. How about you try and win Mom something extra special this week to make her day over the top! Welcome to Tiptoe Tuesday Blog Hop!! This is a fun hop to break up your week just a bit. Bloggers can list a current giveaway that is

Massage and Heat/Cool the Pain Away with Wahl- Plus a Giveaway

2013-05-06T11:19:00.000-05:00

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I received the above product in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. Mommies and Daddies have lots and lots of aches and pains. Chasing around the kids, picking up toys and working can create tension and pain that at the end of a long day could use a little heat and massage. Wahl sent me a Hot/Cold Therapy Massaging Gel Pack