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Learning with IXL over Winter Break & Giveaway

December 1, 2018

As we head into the Christmas season, the excitement of the holidays brings much joy. With children having more free time than usual and much more energy than usual, having learning activities available can be ...

How To Use IXL To Achieve Learning Goals

Theresa's Reviews

August 22, 2018

When summer break started, I wanted to help my children stay on track to achieve their learning goals. To reinforce last year's concepts, I signed up for an IXL subscription. This gave each child her own accoun...

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My name is Theresa Pickett, and I have been writing for websites and magazines since 2010 after being an actress, movie producer, and casting director in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville since 2007. I work as a brand ambassador to major lifestyle brands, and my work has been featured on FOX News and more.

I am a mom of two children and a certified teacher with an M.Ed in Elementary Education from Vanderbilt University. With my blog, I hope to inspire parents to find celebrations in every day moments, to enjoy finding learning opportunities for their children in unexpected places, and to find time for themselves as well.

1 week ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) Are you looking for great gift ideas that every child will be excited to find under the Christmas tree this year? Whether you missed Black Friday or are just beginning to search for the perfect gifts, Theresa’s Reviews has you covered in the annual 2018 Christmas Gift Guide for Children! Read at https://theresasreviews.com/2018-christmas-gift-guide-children/. Featuring @americangirlbrand @cry_babies_official @wonderworkshop @learningresources @mindwaretoys @spinmaster @finfunmermaid @wbgames @nostarchpress . . . . . . . . . . . . #christmasgiftguide #parenting #parents #parenthood #education #educational #educationiskey #educationmatters #christmasgifts #christmas #winterbreak #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasvibes #christmasbreak #christmasbreakishere #learning #holidaygifts #motherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parentingblogger
2 weeks ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) Featured today on Theresa's Reviews, check out why the IXL learning website and app helps my children succeed in school, and enter to win one family account! Read at https://theresasreviews.com/learning-ixl-winter-break-giveaway/. With IXL, you can learn social studies content about cultural celebrations, including Christmas! It's a smart way to keep children learning over winter break. . . . . . . . #ixl #ixllearning #parenting #parents #parenthood #education #educational #educationiskey #educationmatters #educationapp #socialstudies #christmas #winterbreak #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasvibes #christmasbreak #christmasbreakishere #learning #learningathome #learningtoread #oinelearning #motherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parentingblogger
2 weeks ago by theresa_reviews (ad) *New article* Even on days when working out seems impossible, it doesn’t have to be! Today on Theresa’s Reviews, you can check out three must-try ways to fit a workout into your daily routine featuring @Febreze Fabric Refresher. Even as the weather gets colder, skipping the gym doesn’t have to be part of your weekly routine! Scheduling in time to work out makes you healthier and stronger, so you can really be there for your family through winter. If it’s fabric, Febreze it to get rid of post-workout odors. Check out my new article on Theresa's Reviews at https://theresasreviews.com/workout-daily-routine/.
3 weeks ago by theresa_reviews #AD *New Article* Today on Theresa’s Reviews, check out the toys that my children are most excited about this holiday season! Read Holiday Toy Shopping with @Kohls at https://theresasreviews.com/holiday-toy-shopping-kohls/. From Lego to Melissa and Doug and Disney Princess, there are the most awesome gift ideas for children of different ages. Plus, earn Kohl’s cash so you can shop more! After this order, I made sure to use my Kohl’s cash on the most adorable family set of pajamas that cost almost nothing! . . . #KohlsToys #KohlsFinds #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #happy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenthood #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos
3 weeks ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* Check out fun stocking stuffer gift ideas in the annual Theresa’s Reviews 2018 Children’s Stocking Stuffer Gift guide! From collectable toys to squishies and candy dispensers, we’ve got you covered. Read at https://theresasreviews.com/2018-childrens-stocking-stuffer-gift-guide/. . . . . . . #Christmas #ChristmasGiftGuide #StockingStuffers #StockingStufferGiftIdeas #StockingStufferGiftGuide #radz #RadzTwistz #unicorns #winter #squeezooballs #jojosiwa #jojosiwamysterybows #goolab #giftideas #LOLsurprise #Squishums #squishumspetboutique #kidsofinstagram #motherhood #holidays #holidaygiftideas #holidaygiftideas2018 #giftsforkids
3 weeks ago by theresa_reviews Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! . . . . #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #happythanksgiving #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #thanksgiving2018 #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #thanksgiving
3 weeks ago by theresa_reviews When you're in one of the busiest spots in the world in Times Square, NYC, it's interesting to slow down and take everything in! . . . . . . . . #timessquare #TimesSquareNYC #timessquarenewyork #travelingtips #travelholic #travelguide #traveler #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #traveling #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 weeks ago by theresa_reviews #Ad Swipe right to see more photos! Featured today on Theresa's Reviews, check out my experience of using New York @CityPass to visit Top of the Rock to get a spectacular aerial view of the city. Read the article at https://theresasreviews.com/new-york-citypass/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #CityPass #TopoftheRock #TopoftheRockNYC #rockefeller #rockefellercenter #travelingtips #aerialview #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #happy #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 weeks ago by theresa_reviews Today, we explored New York City and got some Christmas shopping done! One of my favorite spots to shop is Bryant Park. You can find local NYC-made products, including cool designs like this one from a local designer @melsysillustrations . Some other items we found were cool NYC-themed dog art, a fresh batch of Queens-made truffle products, journals, and more. . . . . . . . . . #Christmas #Christmasshopping #BryantPark #local #locallymade #crafts #shoplocal #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #shopping #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 weeks ago by theresa_reviews Enjoying our snow day at home! We needed to rest because last night we stayed up late to celebrate that Sammie won first place for music composition in her school for an original song she wrote and composed, and now she gets to move on to the county level! Plus everyone brought home awesome report cards, so we are very happy today. . . . . #motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #mommyblogger #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momblog #momcommunity #momboss #bestofmom #communityovercompetition #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #lbloggers #lifestylebloggers #pbloggers #happy #letthembelittle #momswithcameras #instamoment #our_everyday_moments #kidsofinstagram #celebrate #snow #snowday
1 month ago by theresa_reviews We are missing the cool fall weather there was just a couple of weeks ago! With the tough winds and chilly air there is now, those thin jackets are hidden far in the closet. Now, it's time to cuddle up, watch movies, and hang a few holiday decorations. Plus if you saw my stories from last night, you know why we're taking it easy this weekend! Hope you guys are relaxing inside too. . . . . . . . #polarvortex #letthembelittle #parenting #letthemexplore #celebrate_childhood #magicofchildhood #embraceevrydayjoyfully #candidchildhood #simplychildren #ourcandidlife #childofig #adventuresofchildren #childhoodunplugged #family #goadventuretogether #kids #kidsofinstagram #enchantedchildhood #capturingchildhood #littlepiecesofchildhood #thatsdarling #momentsofmine
1 month ago by theresa_reviews Throwback to being at the Disney Pixar Coco red carpet premiere one year ago! Feeling grateful today for all the neat experiences that reviewing movies has offered me. Curious about what the premiere party was like? Check out Theresa's Reviews premiere party video at https://youtu.be/i47cY9Dg2Pc. . . . . . . . #pixarcoco #coco #disney #disneypixar #travel #travelblogger #movies #moviereviews #premiereparty #losangeles #california #throwback #throwbackthursday #moviereviewer #entertainment #entertainmentblogger #moviecritic #filmcritic #pixarcocoevent #disneymovies #disneyig #entertainmentwriter
1 month ago by theresa_reviews (ad) This morning, I woke up to enjoy my coffee with the most awesome personalized Theresa's Reviews mug, thanks to @Febreze ! I'm excited about this new partnership and to announce that Theresa's Reviews is joining the Febreze Fresh Force as a brand ambassador for the 2018 - 2019 year. I'll be sharing all the best ideas for keeping a fresh scent in your life at all times! . . . I'm happy to join these other awesome bloggers on the Febreze Fresh Force too! @raisingwhasians @simplyeveryblog @lizzymathis @champagnesupernovablog @elisabethmcknight @irinabond . . . #Febreze #FebrezeFreshForce #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #celebrate #parenthood #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #lifestyle #momcommunity #lbloggers #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife
1 month ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* One exciting part of Halloween for my daughter was coming home from school to find a surprise box from @disneyjunior that went perfectly with her Vampirina costume! Check out the brand new DVD Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock that releases on November 6th! To celebrate the release, I'm sharing some fun Vampirina gift ideas, plus a giveaway today on Theresa's Reviews at https://theresasreviews.com/vampirina-ghoul-girls-rock-dvd-gift-ideas-giveaway. . . . . . . . . #celebrate #disneyjunior #disneyig #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #disneyjr #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #halloween #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #vampirina #letthembelittle #disney
1 month ago by theresa_reviews (ad) Since October is Italian Heritage Month, check out this Simple Meatball Pizza recipe with premium, slow crafted @RaosHomemade Pizza Sauce from @Walmart ! . . Read this new article on Theresa's Reviews at https://theresasreviews.com/simple-meatball-pizza-raos-homemade/. . . . . . . #DeliciousSpeaksForItself #RaosHomemade #CollectiveBias #foodinsta #instafood #foodgram #foodie #foodstagram #instafoodie #foodphotography #foodstyle #foodphotos #foodpassion #foodofinstagram #foodforlife #foodography #foodiegram #foodpost #foodoftheday #foodshot #foodielife #nomnom #foodlove #foodlover #foodlover #foodlife #happy #lunchtime #lifestyle
1 month ago by theresa_reviews Ready to save the world, or at least get the kids off the bus! . . . . . . . . #celebrate #batman #batgirl #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #superoes #superheroparents #busstopcostumes #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #everydaysuperheroes #halloween #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #halloween2018 #letthembelittle #halloweencostumes
2 months ago by theresa_reviews (ad) *New Video Premiere* Theresa's Reviews is premiering a brand new @dreamworksanimation Trolls The Beat Goes On Holiday Gift Box UNBOXING video on YouTube tonight at 10 pm EST! . . Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwRHhhIQBlM and click Set Reminder so you don't forget to tune in! . . Trolls Season 4 comes out Netflix on November 2nd, and we can't wait. . . #DWTrollsTV #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #trolls #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #dreamworksanimation #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #netflix #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #trollsthebeatgoeson
2 months ago by theresa_reviews The littlest moments can become the biggest memories! Hopefully everyone is having a relaxing weekend and enjoying Halloween celebrations. . . . . #halloween #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #pursuepretty #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #momswithcameras
2 months ago by theresa_reviews We are ready to carve our pumpkin this weekend! What did you carve on yours? . . . . . #halloween #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #pursuepretty #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #momswithcameras
2 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* Today on Theresa’s Reviews, check out the @AmericanGirlBrand Truly Me dolls, which come with features that really look like your child and have the neatest accessories and modern outfits to fit your child’s unique personality. . . With these dolls, children can truly express themselves! My daughters enjoyed finding school-related accessories to get them even more excited about their new extracurricular activities. . . Read at https://theresasreviews.com/american-girl-truly-me-dolls. . . . . #americangirldoll #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #americangirl #thatsdarling #loveag #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #trulymedoll #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #agig #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #americangirlbrand #trulyme

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