• Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Press
  • Disclosure
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Mom the Magnificent

Tales, Tips, & Tricks of the Trade!

  • Tales
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Reviews
  • Entertainment
    • Disney
    • Events
  • DIY
  • Travel
  • Giveaways

STAY IN THE KNOW
Signup to get tips & tricks sent straight to your inbox!

Back to Reality Giveaway Hop!


Back to Reality Giveaway Hop
Welcome to The Back to Reality Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers.
HOSTED BY: Mama Smith’s Blog & Women and Their Pretties

CO-HOSTED BY: Our Mini Family

Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many you can win! Good luck and have fun!

Is there a better way to help you get back to reality other than with coffee?! Enter to win a $15 Starbucks gift card below. Be sure to hop by all of the listed giveaways for more amazing prizes!
Starbucks-free-to-use

a Rafflecopter giveaway

MTM Signature

Related posts:

DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS Giveaway!

Win Tickets to see Waitress at The National Theatre!

Dare to Dream Giveaway!

0 0 votes
Article Rating

Giveaways93 Comments

STAY IN THE KNOW
Signup to get tips & tricks sent straight to your inbox!

« Love With Food
Good Humor Ice Cream ~ In The DC Area 8/4-8/22 »
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

guest

93 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Ashley C
Ashley C
August 11, 2015 4:24 AM

Don’t have children. And even when I was in school, there was nothing to like about it.

0
Reply
Jayne
Jayne
August 11, 2015 8:28 AM

I like getting back to having a schedule.

0
Reply
Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown
August 11, 2015 11:12 AM

I like the quite in the house that follows back-to-school 🙂

0
Reply
Amanda Welling
Amanda Welling
August 11, 2015 12:14 PM

When I was a kid, I loved going back to school because of…..office supplies. LOL I still love pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. as an adult.

0
Reply
Heather in VA
Heather in VA
August 11, 2015 12:59 PM

I love learning along with my kids. Also all the cool supplies and books!

0
Reply
Jeanna
Jeanna
August 11, 2015 1:33 PM

I love the new supplies and shopping for them with my kids!

0
Reply
Lisa
Lisa
August 11, 2015 1:43 PM

I like that it means fall is near.

0
Reply
Cathy French
Cathy French
August 11, 2015 2:37 PM

The best thing about back to school season is the great sales available even for office supplies.

0
Reply
Rita Leonard
Rita Leonard
August 11, 2015 4:09 PM

I used to love buying all the new school supplies,notebooks, and pens.

0
Reply
Anne
Anne
August 11, 2015 4:25 PM

It’s quieter.

0
Reply
Tiana
Tiana
August 11, 2015 9:30 PM

I love getting to take a nap when my 2 year old does that I don’t get to when my oldest is home in summer! =)

0
Reply
DeAnna Keller
DeAnna Keller
August 11, 2015 10:29 PM

I like having the house back on schedule

0
Reply
Natalie
Natalie
August 12, 2015 12:29 AM

I love how motivated my daughter is to learn at the start of the year.

0
Reply
Samantha
Samantha
August 12, 2015 12:45 AM

I love the routine!!

0
Reply
Chelsea M
Chelsea M
August 12, 2015 1:23 AM

I like all the new supplies and the sales on kids clothes.

0
Reply
Heather B
Heather B
August 12, 2015 1:34 AM

Is it wrong to say I enjoy the moments on silence? My youngest will be going to school 3 days a week this year. Will be the first time in a long time I will have quiet time!

0
Reply
Julie L
Julie L
August 12, 2015 1:54 AM

I love having a routine and some down time!

0
Reply
Kelly Nicholson
Kelly Nicholson
August 12, 2015 11:54 AM

Tell me what you love about back to school!

nothing..i dont have kids,and im out of shool…thanks and have fun if you like it

0
Reply
karen nadeau
karen nadeau
August 12, 2015 3:24 PM

I love seeing all the excited children happy to see their friends.

0
Reply
Laura G
Laura G
August 12, 2015 5:29 PM

I am ready for back to school. It will be good for us to get back into routine

0
Reply
breanna pollard
breanna pollard
August 12, 2015 6:35 PM

I love the peace and quiet.

0
Reply
Hargow Wong
Hargow Wong
August 12, 2015 8:00 PM

Back to school will give me some time for myself.

0
Reply
Shannon
Shannon
August 13, 2015 1:25 AM

I like having a schedule to stick by.

0
Reply
Amanda Whitley
Amanda Whitley
August 13, 2015 1:49 AM

i love shopping for back to school and all the deals on clothes.

0
Reply
Marnie G (Derrick Todd)
Marnie G (Derrick Todd)
August 13, 2015 6:25 AM

I like the sales on clothes and shoes at back to school time.

0
Reply
Samantha Wagner
Samantha Wagner
August 13, 2015 6:49 AM

We homeschool, so I guess I would say getting all the new books and school supplies.

0
Reply
laura
laura
August 13, 2015 8:49 PM

The quiet! LOL And the longer days!

0
Reply
Linda Trinklein
Linda Trinklein
August 13, 2015 9:14 PM

I LOVE that my kids are not fighting everyday!!!!!!!

0
Reply
sarah s
sarah s
August 14, 2015 1:16 AM

I like the cooler weather:)

0
Reply
Deborah W.
Deborah W.
August 14, 2015 1:25 AM

I love the peace and quiet during the day. I also love going to the store alone, ha.

0
Reply
kjasus
kjasus
August 14, 2015 1:45 PM

as a teacher, i love starting over…so to speak…with a brand new batch of students.

0
Reply
Emily Smith
Emily Smith
August 14, 2015 6:05 PM

Honestly, my favorite part of back to school is having a quiet house! lol

0
Reply
Melissa S
Melissa S
August 14, 2015 9:46 PM

I mostly love that I don’t hear my son tell me he is bored all day long.

0
Reply
Lana Bradstream
Lana Bradstream
August 15, 2015 12:18 AM

I like getting a set schedule

0
Reply
Lee Dixon
Lee Dixon
August 15, 2015 4:39 AM

I love watching my son grow and get him new clothes!

0
Reply
Sonal
Sonal
August 15, 2015 6:08 AM

I love going back to school shopping for new clothes!

0
Reply
M.Clark
M.Clark
August 15, 2015 7:39 AM

The best part about back to school is shopping.

0
Reply
nicole
nicole
August 15, 2015 11:36 AM

love.hate- the QUIET

0
Reply
janetfaye
janetfaye
August 15, 2015 4:44 PM

I like that my grandson is having fun picking out school supplies.

0
Reply
LAura DeLuca
LAura DeLuca
August 15, 2015 6:32 PM

I love having a few hours of silence

0
Reply
richelle bowers
richelle bowers
August 15, 2015 8:27 PM

I love the peace in the house

0
Reply
Jessica Cox
Jessica Cox
August 15, 2015 8:52 PM

I love how much I can get done during the day when my kids are at school.

0
Reply
Gina Hiskes
Gina Hiskes
August 16, 2015 4:24 AM

We get back on a schedule! Summer was nice but wow, my kids really need a schedule every day.

0
Reply
katie smith
katie smith
August 16, 2015 4:27 PM

I love having a little free me time again. I love my kids but it is good that they go out and make friends and play.

0
Reply
Michelle C
Michelle C
August 16, 2015 6:07 PM

I love shopping for new school supplies and shoes!

0
Reply
Lisa Kubin
Lisa Kubin
August 17, 2015 1:11 AM

I hate back to school, the busy schedule and early mornings the homework the to do lists!

0
Reply
Helen
Helen
August 17, 2015 2:42 AM

I love all the back to school sales

0
Reply
heather kaufman
heather kaufman
August 17, 2015 3:04 PM

I love my son making new friends.

0
Reply
David Fultner
David Fultner
August 17, 2015 4:39 PM

I love that there will be me time.

0
Reply
Anna Pry
Anna Pry
August 17, 2015 4:56 PM

i enjoy the more scheduled time

0
Reply


I’m Robyn and I’m so happy you stopped by! I live in the DC Metro with my husband and three kids. I’m passionate about mom life, parenting, “being in the know,” and sharing my opinions! I hope your visit to my blog makes you smile, encourages you, or perhaps inspires an idea or two along the way.

Follow us on Instagram

🎄❄️ Winter Night Out at @nationalspark 🎄 🎄❄️ Winter Night Out at @nationalspark 🎄❄️
Winter Wonderfest is the perfect holiday event for date night, girls night or a fun family outing! Tickets start at $29.50 for general admission (kids under 3 are free!) 🙌🎟️

✨ Oh what fun! 
• Race down the 100-ft tubing slide 🛷
• Take the festive winter train ride 🚂
• LED seesaws & mini golf challenges ⛳
• Snowball throwing showdown ❄️
• Checked out the Polar Lights Pavilion 🌌
• Chill at the 21+ Après Chalet with a hidden speakeasy 🍷✨…and so much more!

📸 Pro Tips:
• Arrive ~10-15 min before your entry time so you don’t miss a second of fun 
• Jacket, gloves & comfy shoes
• Download the MLB Ballpark App ahead of time for easy ticket access 📲 

We had a blast! Enjoy a wonderful winter night out now through Dec 24th! 🎉❄️ #WinterWonderfest #NatsPark #HolidayVibes #Nationals
✨ Holiday Tea at the @waldorfastoriadc ✨
The ✨ Holiday Tea at the @waldorfastoriadc ✨
The most magical way to slow down this season!

🎄🫖Celebrate the holidays with beautiful décor, festive treats, and all the Christmas sparkle with the Winter Clocktower Tea. This tea experience is $120 pp and available afternoons Thursdays-Sundays until Jan 4th. 

🎄✨ 10/10 recommended! The food and the atmosphere is second to none! 

Save this to add to your holiday plans! 💫
📍 Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

#WaldorfAstoriaDC #HolidayTea #DCHolidays #ChristmasInDC #DCEvents #FestiveSeason #Teatime #washingtondc #christmastime
Heartfelt, emotional, and perfect for a cozy eveni Heartfelt, emotional, and perfect for a cozy evening in… @regrettingyoumovie is Available to Buy Now on Digital! 🥹❤️🥰

Regretting You is an emotional story about love, loss, and rebuilding family after heartbreak. 💔✨ A mother and daughter navigate grief, secrets, and second chances, and discover their way back to each other.

✨Thanks to @paramountpics for this beautiful watch kit! 

#gifted #paramountpartner
#paramountmovies #regrettingyoumovie #movienight
🎄Oh. What. Fun.🎄 A holiday movie night in wi 🎄Oh. What. Fun.🎄 A holiday movie night in with @primevideo 🍿🎬 

Drinks✔️
Popcorn✔️
Candy ✔️
Cozy blanket ✔️
A new Amazon MGM Studios Movie ✔️

🎄🥂Here’s to the hostesses that make all the holiday magic! YOU are the magic! ✨Cozy up and check out this fun, new comedy just in time for the holidays! 

🎄Oh. What. Fun. is a spirited holiday comedy that honors and celebrates every overworked holiday host. Streaming on @primevideo Dec 3rd! ✨

@amazonmgmstudios 
#OhWhatFun #movienight #christmasmovie #primevideo #holidays
🚂✨ All aboard The Polar Express™ ICE! feat 🚂✨ All aboard The Polar Express™

ICE! featuring The Polar Express™ at the @gaylordnational is pure Christmas magic ❄️ 
Over 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, colorful sculptures, and scenes straight from movie! Fun for the whole family! #Marriottpartner 

✨ Experience The Polar Express™ like you never have before! 
🧊 Ride the giant ice slides
📸 Tons of photo ops inside & out
🎥10 Iconic movie scenes carved out of ICE! 
🎅Stop and say hi to Santa! 

Know before you go:
🎫 Use code ICEPARTNER25 and get 25% off! 
🧤 Dress WARM, it’s a chilly 9° inside!
🎟️ Book tickets early, weekends sell out fast
🎄 Make a day out of it! There is a lot to see and do at the Gaylord National. The Sweets & Eats are amazing! 
📸 Keep your phone warm in a pocket so it doesn’t freeze!

This is one of our favorite holiday traditions at the Gaylord National! it’s truly a cool way to believe in the magic of Christmas! 💫🎄

#ChristmasatGaylordNational #blueparka #SoMuchChristmas #familyfun #washingtondc #nationalharbor #christmas
Come along with me to the learn about social media Come along with me to the learn about social media safety for teens at the @instagram Screen Smart Event! 📲✨

Instagram is making it easier for parents to feel confident about their teens’ online experiences with Teen Accounts. The Teen Accounts have built-in protections that limit who can contact them, what content they see, and how they spend their time.

Parents, set the right boundaries for your family with: 
✅ Automatic safety settings
🎬 PG-13 guidance for content 
🌙 Sleep Mode + other screen time tools
🤝 Parental approval for changes
💡 Parent-to-Parent Tip: Keep the conversation open. Ask your teen what they’re seeing online, connection and curiosity go a long way!

Online safety is so important to me as a mom. I am happy to partner with @instagram & @meta to help share this info with other parents! Learn more about Instagram’s family tools at Meta’s Family Center- familycenter.meta.com 

#MetaPartner #InstagramScreenSmart 
#ScreenSmart #ParentTips #TeenSafety #MetaFamilyCenter #SocialMediaSafety #ParentingTeens #InstagramSafety #parenting
🎃👻 @hersheypark Halloween is back and sweete 🎃👻 @hersheypark Halloween is back and sweeter (and spookier) than ever! We are sharing our favorites and can’t miss experiences! 

🎃Must-Do Experiences at Hersheypark Halloween! 

1️⃣ Trick-or-Treat Trail 🍬
Trick-or-treat your way through Treatville! Starting at park open through 8:30 PM every Friday–Sunday. Don’t miss the candy stops inside Hershey’s Chocolate World too!

2️⃣ Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk 🎢
Take a spin on the all-new Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk – Hersheypark’s funhouse-style coaster with a seasonal glow-up that’s perfect for families. This is such a fun overlay of this ride! 

3️⃣ Monster Ball 🎶
Head to Shake, Rattle & Glow: Monster Ball where kids can dance, glow, and even vote for their favorite Monster of the Year! This is our favorite thing of the night! 🪩

4️⃣ ZooAmerica Creatures of the Night 🦉
On weekends in October, explore the zoo after dark, it’s a whole new way to see the animals when the sun goes down. Very cool! 

5️⃣ Dark Nights Haunted Houses & Scare Zones 😱
Starting at 6 PM every Friday–Sunday, face your fears inside haunted houses like Twisted Carnevil and Haunted Coal Mine, or creep through scare zones filled with fog and frights. Get a “No Boo”necklace if you are wanting to walk these areas and not be scared! 

6️⃣ Rides in the Dark 🌙
Feel the rush of Hersheypark’s iconic coasters like Candymonium, Lightning Racer, and Wildcats Revenge! Thrilling rides with all the lights off! 

7️⃣ Dark Nights Tasting Pass & Seasonal Eats 🍟
Foodies rejoice! The Dark Nights Tasting Pass lets you try 5 limited-time bites like pumpkin whoopie pie, walking dead taco, fall out fries, and more. Pair it with fan favorites like King Size Shakes or warm s’mores for the ultimate sweet + spooky treat.

📅 Hersheypark Halloween is happening weekends now through Nov 2nd. 

👉 Tag your boo crew & start planning your sweet + spooky adventure today! 🍫🦇

#HersheyparkHalloween #DarkNights #MonsterBall #FamilyFun #Halloween2025 #Hersheypark #familytravel #sweetestplaceonearth #hersheypa #hersheychocolate
⚾✨ Summer in DC means baseball, live music, an ⚾✨ Summer in DC means baseball, live music, and memories that last all season long! The Nationals Summer Concert Series is the ultimate doubleheader.
First, cheer on the Nats at Nationals Park, then stick around as the field transforms into a stage for an incredible post-game concert. 🎶🌙 Sam Hunt was awesome! 

It’s the perfect night out with friends and family,
great food, exciting baseball, and live music under the stars. ⚾️❤️🙌

🎤 Who’s joining me for the next Nationals Summer Concert Series? Your ticket that day includes that evenings summer concert! 🎶 🎉

#Natitude #GameDayVibes #FamilyFun #washingtondc #washingtonnationals #samhunt #summer
🎲🍔 UNPLUG Tuesdays at @silver_diner 🎉 Loo 🎲🍔 UNPLUG Tuesdays at @silver_diner 🎉
Looking for a fun (and phone-free 📵) way to connect as a family this summer? Look no further! 

🍽️ Enjoy award-winning, healthier kids meals starting at just $5.99
🎯 Play and bond with a classic game at your table, yours to keep!
🎲 A new old-school game each week, courtesy of Silver Diner
📵 Ditch the screens and make real memories with great food + great fun!
BONUS: Silver Diner Kids Club members get an extra surprise during UNPLUG Tuesdays! 🙌
🗓️ Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The food was delicious and the kid confessions game was a ton of fun! Come hungry. Leave smiling. 😊 

#UnplugTuesdays #SilverDiner #FamilyFunNight #NoScreensJustSmiles #KidsClub #familyfun #unplug
Follow on Instagram

Tweets

Facebook

Disney princess, mystery box, subscription box, toys, toy box

Archives

Most Popular Posts

Interview with Director Dallas Jenkins – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Interview with Director Dallas Jenkins – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

10 Must-Do Fall Activities in Northern Virginia (2025 Edition)

10 Must-Do Fall Activities in Northern Virginia (2025 Edition)

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! – Show Info and Performer Interview

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! – Show Info and Performer Interview

5 Reasons to Visit Kings Dominion This Summer

5 Reasons to Visit Kings Dominion This Summer

Interview: The Thundermans: Undercover – JACK GRIFFO

Interview: The Thundermans: Undercover – JACK GRIFFO

  • The Network Niche
  • USFamilyGuide.com
  • Mom It Forward: Blogger Network

Copyright © 2025 · Custom Design by How Sweet Designs

wpDiscuz