While in Los Angeles a couple months ago, I got the amazing opportunity to not only visit the set of the FOX show Grandfathered, but also get to interview John Stamos, Paget Brewster, Josh Peck, Christina Milian, Kelly Jenrette, and Ravi Patel who all star in this great show. Grandfathered is about Jimmy (John Stamos) who is a bachelor and restaurant owner. His world is rocked when he finds out he is not only a father, but a grandfather, from a previous relationship 25 years prior to the … [Read more...]
How To Easily Save Money When You’re On Vacation
Most families will spend all year saving and shopping around for the best deals for their family vacation. But is it possible to save money once you reach your destination? The answer is yes. Vacations are the ideal opportunity to let your hair down and have fun. But this can be difficult when you're tracking every penny you spend. Use these money saving tips to experience your vacation to the fullest and save yourself some money while you're at it. Speak to the locals To get a real sense of … [Read more...]
Is It Really Possible To Find a Comfortable Air Mattress?
Air mattresses have been recognised as a temporary sleeping solution for many years. If you are going on a camping trip, or simply need to accommodate guests in your home, then an air mattress can be an affordable and easy to use solution. The problem is that air mattresses often have a reputation for being uncomfortable. So is it really possible to get a good night's sleep on an air mattress? One of the most important things to remember is that it's often a good idea to get some advice from … [Read more...]
The Best of The Blogosphere Linky Party #52
Welcome back to the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party! Happy New Year Everyone! We hope all of you had wonderful holidays. We did and we're excited to see what you're up to this new year. Come link up your best post of the week at the Best of the Blogosphere Linky party. If we love it, you have a chance to be featured on 12 blogs! My favorite post last week was this Beautiful Big Bow DIY from The Logbook. I love easy crafts and this one is a cinch because you don't have to pull … [Read more...]
Ring In The New Year Giveaway! (Ends 1/11)
Ready for 2016? What resolutions and goals do you have set for this new year? How about starting it off right with a fabulous giveaway. Hosted by: Its Free At Last1 winner will receive their choice of $50 Amazon, Paypal or Walmart E-Gift Card! Giveaway is open to Worldwide, ages 18+ years of age (limited to one entrant per household). The giveaway ends on 01/11/16 Simply follow the Rafflecopter entry form below for your chance to win. Be sure to return tomorrow to complete the daily … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts of 2015
It's hard to believe another year has come and almost gone. 2015 has been a good year for Optimistic Mommy. My growth has been tremendous, I've gotten to go on some amazing trips, and I'm excited to see what 2016 brings to the table! For the last day of this great year, I decided to put together a list of the most popular posts of 2015. Did one of your favorites make the list? 10. 25 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Toddlers 9. Best Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe 8. Easy Cheesy BBQ … [Read more...]
Celebrating Kindness #SproutClangers
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with "Clangers" and Coolabi. All opinions are my own. This time of the year is a fun one - from Christmas, to New Year's, and more, it is also a great time to give back to the community in some way. Just like the Clangers, we love showing kindness to our community. I'm excited to share some of our traditions this time of year, including collecting and donating canned goods for a local food pantry! Some of our favorite traditions include crafting … [Read more...]
Getting Ready For New Year’s Eve with SeaPak
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with SeaPak. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! Isn't it crazy how 2015 is almost over? It seems like each year goes by quicker and quicker. We will be joining some friends and family to ring in the new year, and we always love to bring some great dishes to snack on. Thanks to SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. it's an easy decision for us! At our local Walmart, they have a good variety of SeaPak items - from Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, Shrimp … [Read more...]
