This is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s. Signs of summer are all around us as the kids count down the last 5 days of school, we start spending more time at the pool, and dinners involve barbecuing with friends for alfresco dining. If you’re loving your backyard barbecues as much as we are,…
Websites to Teach Kids About World Cup Soccer Through Geography, Vocabulary, Math, Music & More
From kids who play soccer at recess to adults who wave their team’s flag, belt out songs at games, and can’t resist yelling goooooaaaaallll when their teams score, there’s no doubt that soccer is an exciting sport especially as all eyes turn to Brazil, the host country of the 2014 World Cup. I love…
Kohl’s Pop Shop Makes Online Father’s Day Shopping Easy
This is part of a sponsored series with Kohl’s. If you didn’t find suitable items for the special dad or grandfather in your life through my Father’s Day Gift Guide, Kohl’s Pop Shop may be able to help! With great gifts for Dads organized by category and to suit all budgets, Kohl’s can help you…
16 Great Father’s Day Gifts for Dad & Grandfathers
Dads CAN be hard to shop for but they don’t have to be! The key is to get him something that he’s been wanting but won’t buy for himself or to give him something totally out of left field that you know he’d love! I’ve curated some of my favorite gift for guys into this…
Saving on Father’s Day Gifts with Online Codes from PromotionalCodes.com
This is a sponsored post written through a partnership with PromotionalCoupons.com. Savvy shoppers know to compare prices and visit coupon sites to score additional discounts good for a percentage off or free shipping when making their online purchases. If you’re planning on buying Father’s Day gifts online, it’s a great time to visit PromotionalCodes.com. It takes…
12 Family Friendly Musicals to Stream This Weekend
After a busy month and a half of travel, I’m looking forward to family movie night more than usual. Coming to a consensus on something all four of us want to watch can sometimes be tricky but musicals seem to be a genre that the kids can always agree on. Sound of Music, Mary Poppins,…
Join Samsung in Times Square on June 4 and #DitchtheDSLR to Get a New NX30!
If you’re a passionate DSLR user, Samsung is tempting you to make the move to mirrorless at their #DitchtheDSLR event in New York City on Wednesday, June 4. The first consumers to trade in their DSLRs between 12-6 pm will receive a new Samsung NX30 SMART Camera, valued at $999. You’ll also have the chance…
7 Summer Security Tips to Keep Your Family Safe #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. In the summer months, everything seems a little more carefree and while I look forward to having some days with no agenda other than the one set by my two kids, it’s not a time to…
Join me for #BingClassroomChat Twitter Party (5/28 @ 7 pm ET)
This post was created in partnership with Bing. If I was still teaching, I would be using ad-free search through Bing in the Classroom with my students. This free program is focused on helping kids use technology to inspire and satisfy their curiosity through ad-free search. Bing in the Classroom helps students learn about the…
Wheels Up! I’m Off to Haiti #Bloggers4Haiti
I’ve had 2 hours of sleep thanks to an early morning flight but my bags and heart are full as I sit at the airport, ready to embark on my third trip to Haiti. It’s a trip I almost passed up because of an already full month full of travel, client work, and wanting to…












