As summer ends, we’re left with fond memories of warm days filled with family fun and the time we spent together. A new school year is an exciting transition for all. It’s also a good time to hang on to fun traditions, like family movie nights, to stay connected. To celebrate the end of summer…
Talking About the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade Decision with Kids
Today’s Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the federal constitutional right to abortion. Each state now has the power to legalize or ban abortion. Depending on where you live, you may no longer have the right to make an informed decision about your body. This feels scary to me as a mom…
Comcast Laptop Donation to Easterseals Keeps Communities Connected
This post is sponsored by Comcast Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown and still today, technology has helped us transition to more virtual environments and stay connected to school, work, and each other. We rely on our laptops and the internet to help us find new jobs as we re-evaluate life’s priorities, stay healthy through telehealth visits,…
6 Reasons to Attend the 2022 DC Auto Show
The last time I set foot in DC for an in-person event was March 2019 to speak at the Travel and Adventure Show just 5 days before the pandemic made everything come to a halt. I thought of the irony of this yesterday as I set foot in the DC Convention Center again to attend…
How to Unplug to Enjoy the Holidays
This post is sponsored by TextNow As we return to a season that feels more like the ones we enjoyed pre-pandemic lockdowns, it’s more important than ever to unplug to enjoy the holidays. We’ve realized how much we’ve missed time in-person and being with the ones we love. 5 Ways to Unplug to Enjoy the…
2021 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teachers You Adore
The links in this best gifts for teachers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Believe me when I say nothing about teaching this year is easy. While students and teachers are glad to be back together and learning in person,…
2021 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Unplugged Family Fun
The links in this best gifts for unplugged family fun post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. The best way to get your kids away from screens is to find something they love and my gifts for unplugged family fun can…
How to Gift a Cell Phone Without Breaking the Bank
This post is sponsored by TextNow A first phone, or phone upgrade, often top the wish list for tweens and teens this time of year but often there’s disconnect between the phone they want and the actual costs. Many times our kids don’t realize the actual costs associated with the gift of a cell phone….
2021 Gift Guide: Best STEM Gifts for All Ages (PreK-Tween)
The links in this best STEM gifts post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. STEM is a field with more jobs than people to fill them so toys that foster curiosity are always…
5 Fair Trade Holiday Gifts to Give This Season
This fair trade holiday gifts post is sponsored by What if the products you bought for your home and gave as gifts did more? This season we can choose to support retail giants, small businesses in our community, or buy fair trade holiday gifts that support women in other countries. Personally, I love shopping small…
