April 2014 - The Nerd's Wife

Throwing Back on #TBT with Netflix

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 / By Jet Skidmore

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Disclosure: I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team, and was provided with a year of service and an Apple TV. Each month, I’ll be participating in challenges. All opinions are my own.

This month, Netflix encouraged us to share something that we loved when we were children with our kids. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to show off that I once was a kid, seeing as how my son recently asked me “Mom, are you as old as the dinosaurs?”

We made a family night of it. With all of our crazy schedules, it has been really hard to make time for one another and this made for some awesome quality time. We watched some Curious George, ate popcorn, and made Shrinky Dinks.

Categories: Living

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Monday, April 28, 2014 / By Arena Blake

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away, we thought we’d share some of the items on our wishlists. Jet and I have very different styles, so it’s fun to see what each of us is currently craving. Maybe something on our list will spark some ideas for you.

Categories: Style

Dolphin Push, Pull, and Swim at Chankanaab Park in Cozumel, Mexico #SeasTheDay

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 / By Arena Blake

My recent voyage on the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas stopped in Cozumel, Mexico for a day at port. I decided to do the Dolphin Push, Pull, and Swim excursion at Chankanaab Park in Cozumel, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! I thought I’d share some tips if you plan to visit the park or participate in this excursion yourself.

Categories: Travel

DIY Spa Gift Basket

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 / By Arena Blake

With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away and the end of the school year around the corner, a DIY Spa Gift Basket is the perfect way to show appreciation for the women in your life! I put together this gift basket for Andrew’s teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week, but it would also make a great Mother’s Day gift, too!

Categories: Style

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Helen Ficalora

Monday, April 21, 2014 / By Arena Blake

Disclosure: I received the featured item for the purposes of this review. All opinions are my own.

Let’s talk about “mom style” for a minute. As a work-from-home mom, there’s little incentive for me to get up and style an outfit every day. I often go for comfortable over stylish anyway.

But I’ve found it’s easy to stay fashionable and trendy by adding a few pieces to your wardrobe that are classic staples. For me, it’s jewelry like this Helen Ficalora charm necklace. The classic 14k gold necklace goes with everything in my wardrobe — and I like that you can add other charms to personalize your piece.

Categories: Style

My Favorite Activities Aboard the Liberty of the Seas #SeasTheDay

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 / By Arena Blake

Disclosure: Media rates and, in some cases, comped activities were provided to showcase this venue properly. All opinions are my own. Photos are property of The Nerd’s Wife, unless otherwise noted.

One of the best things about my recent cruise aboard the Liberty of the Seas as part of Brandcation is that I threw my inhibitions overboard and set out to have an ADVENTURE!

Categories: Travel

Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas #SeasTheDay

Monday, April 14, 2014 / By Arena Blake

Last week, I boarded the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a Western Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. The trip was awesome, and I had the chance to see some behind-the-scenes stuff that I wanted to share with you. Here are some of the highlights from our trip!

Categories: Travel