When news of Nintendo Labo for Switch was announced last month, I admit I was skeptical. Could cardboard really be the next hot gaming accessory? This past weekend Thomas and I were invited by Nintendo to join them at Toy Fair for an exclusive hands-on opportunity with Labo’s Variety and Robot Kits. After creating a…
Haiti Projects Pad Project Educates Girls in Rural Haiti About Puberty, Periods & Pads
There is no shortage of lessons learned from my time in Haiti but recently I discovered that regardless of where you are in the world, talking to girls about pads, periods, and menstrual health will induce giggles. While in Fond des Blancs for the grand opening of the Haiti Project Pad Project, I had the…
Why A Bee Sting Allergy Couldn’t Keep Me Away from Haiti Projects Beekeeping Project
When I travel to Haiti, I want to do it all. I like to fill my days with experiences and make the most of my time in the country so when I saw a visit to Haiti Projects Beekeeping Project scheduled on my first day in Fond des Blancs, I was in. My enthusiasm for…
Traveling to Fond des Blancs, Haiti to Visit the Haiti Projects Community Library
Sometimes when you travel to the same place over and over again for work, it can feel tedious, but I’ve never felt any sort of monotony when visiting Haiti because every trip is different. There is comfort in the familiar yet excitement in the unknown. My most recent visit to Haiti Projects started out like…
How a Single Trip Led to 6 Years of Traveling to Haiti
“Is this your first time to Haiti?” the man across from me asked as we both reached for spoons nestled beneath separate but equally delectable looking dishes during lunch in the Haiti Projects café located in their brand new library. Scooping up some greens I shared that this was my 9th or 10th trip to…
8 Reasons Every Mom Needs a Friend Like Joyce Byers from Stranger Things
What is it about Stranger Things that makes us love it so much and why can’t we get enough? It has cross generational appeal so our kids actually want to sit down and binge it together but it hits the mark in so many other ways. Our kids may be obsessed with this Netflix hit…
How Teachers Can Support English Learners Through Micro-Credentials
This is a sponsored post “Let me tell you my story,” Joel said as we sat down to a Haitian meal the day before Haiti Projects was opening their community library in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Joel and I had just met in the lunch buffet line and as we sat down to lunch, this…
2018 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Your Beloved
Candy and flowers are nice but the true way to let someone know that you care is to give a great gift that they’ll enjoy using all year long. From gadgets, personalized Etsy finds to gifts that give back, here are 17 Valentine’s Day gifts ideas to let family members, relatives, and close friends know…
What You Need to Know About Volume Safe Headphones to Protect Your Child’s Hearing
Balancing screen time with time away from our digital devices is the goal for every family in the digital age. We want our kids to lead a balanced life and limit their exposure to blue light from screens that can lead to eye strain, but have you ever thought about how digital devices can affect…
Tough Lessons Learned About Conscious Giving from My 6 Years in Haiti
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass “So many people come and say they’re going to help but they never come back.” These words from six years ago linger in my subconscious since first traveling to Haiti in 2012, though it’s not guilt that brings me back year after year. The numerous stamps in my…
