All those summers you thought you had with your kids? 18 summers are a lie. It’s easy to get nostalgic about the dwindling summers we have with our children but what happens when they end? You won’t find the answer in a parenting book but I’ll let you in on my secret: Instead of pining…
How to Protect Yourself from a Twitter Hack because Even the Tech Savvy Get Hacked
Getting hacked is never fun and it happens to even the most tech savvy. Trust me, I know. Over the weekend, my Twitter account was hacked while I slept and by the time I woke up, I was completely locked out and I ceased to exist as @TechSavvyMama on the platform I’d been using for…
Unplugged Summer Fun Giveaway! Win LEGO Incredibles 2, Nitro Circus & GraviTrax
We’ve reached that point of the summer when it’s hot, steamy, and kids seem to be running out of creative ways to play that don’t involve a screen. Unplugged summer fun is great but there are days when it’s ok to give in to the screens. Sometimes everyone needs to rest in a cool house…
New Technology in 3M™ Respiratory Tracker Provides Relief for Seasonal Allergy Sufferers
This post is sponsored by 3M™ Respiratory Tracker As winter turns to spring, our family delights in the change of seasons. Bright green leaves, vibrant blossoms, and the new life that nature puts on display are spectacular even though it’s a pretty miserable time of year for us and the millions of others who suffer…
How St. Jude Heroes Inspires a New Generation to Care about Ending Childhood Cancer
When I first visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital three years ago, I was told I’d have a St. Jude moment. No one could tell me when this moment might occur or how my visit would affect me. I was just told that I would know. At some point during my visit, I realized that…
4 Ways Autotrader Can Educate & Empower First Time Car Buyers
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Autotrader; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Fourteen years ago when I was a new mom, my husband and I started shopping for our first new family car. We had our sights set on a blue Volvo station wagon that would keep…
A Guide to Unplugged Summer Fun to Help Get Kids of All Ages Away from Screens
This post was written in partnership with D.C. Mosquito Squad and contains affiliate links We want to breathe a sigh of relief when we abandon school year routines but in between vacation, camp, and pool time, summer can bring its own challenges especially when we’re trying to get our kids to unplug and go outside. The lure…
4 Ways to Know Your Child is Ready for a Smartphone
“Call me when you get there and call me when you’re on your way home,” my mother used to tell me when I’d hop on my bike and ride to a friend’s house up the street. Friends coming over would do the same, picking up the curly corded handset from our wall phone to let…
6 Ways to Support Girls Pursuing STEM and Lessons Learned from Raising a STEMinist
This post is sponsored by Always and Walmart. It’s late on a Wednesday night and I pass by her room, about to issue yet another reminder about bedtime when I pause at the doorway. My 8th grade daughter, Emily, is sitting at her desk, laptop open, fingers flying over the keys as she works furiously…
You’re Invited to Celebrate Global Wellness Day with Four Seasons Washington, DC (Sat. 6/9)
If I’ve seemed more absent this month, it’s because I’ve been focusing on balancing work, family, and my own personal wellness. I’ve committed to run as a St. Jude Hero for my third and I’ve added visits to Orange Theory Fitness three times a week to my training. I’ve adjusted my work schedule to accommodate…
