This is a sponsored post I always find myself at my neighborhood CVS to grab items at the last minute. Whether I’m caring for a sick child or picking up forgotten items en route to a potluck, end of season sports gathering, or class party, I always want to get in and out as quickly…
Support Public School Teachers Through #StaplesforStudents and Win a $50K Scholarship & Chance to See Lady Gaga in Concert!
This post is sponsored by Staples Each July and August I find myself scouring ads for school supplies because once a teacher, always a teacher. I used to comb through the ads in the newspaper looking for the best prices on pencils, scissors, crayons, composition books, folders, and markers for my first grade classroom but…
5 Tips for Balancing Video Games and Summer Fun
A guest post by Patricia Vance, President of Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Summer is here, which means school is out and the kids have more screen time. But are you ready? Video games and mobile apps can be a great way to entertain kids during a long road trip or on a rainy summer day. Before…
How 4 Words Turned into Support the Girls, a Global Nonprofit Benefitting Homeless Girls and Women
This is a sponsored post as part of my #TampaxAmbassador partnership with Tampax Two years ago when Dana Marlowe was bra shopping, a mere four words sparked an idea that launched a global nonprofit that she runs out of her home in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Dana had lost the weight gained after having her…
8 Ways to Celebrate Summer at Gaylord National Resort During Sounds of SummerFest
Sometimes a change of environment can do wonders for the mind, body, soul, and your family even if it’s not too far away. That’s exactly how I felt when we spent a night at Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac for a summer weekend getaway. We’ve visited Gaylord National Resort many times in the winter…
8 Things Kids Can Learn During Your U.S. Virgin Islands Vacation
This post was brought to you by the U.S. Virgin Islands through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about the U.S. Virgin Islands, all opinions are my own. When we dream about family vacations, we always think about going back to St. Croix and exploring St. John and St….
6 Reasons to Take Your Kids to See Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes
I admit that we’re not a family that has ever been obsessed with superheroes. We know who is part of the Marvel Universe and the members of The Avengers, but we’ve never rushed out to see the latest movies as they’ve come to theaters and my kids haven’t ever wanted to be the characters for…
Ways Kids Can Create Content to Learn New Skills During Summer Screen Time
This post includes affiliate links Summer is here and if you’re already facing battles managing screen time in your home, take a moment and ask yourself what your child is doing when they’re in front of the screen. It’s one thing if they’re consuming content, it’s another if they’re being productive. Screens can be fantastic…
Virtual Field Trip: Learning About Dabbawala Lunch Delivery in Mumbai, India
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass One of the best ways children can learn about the world is to step outside their homes and communities and travel. Whether you travel to a different part of your state, the country, or across the globe physically or through a virtual field trip, teaching kids about people…
5 Reasons Families Should Mount Flat Screen TVs
This is a sponsored post As a mom of middle schoolers, I haven’t given much thought about mounting our television to the wall until recently. At age 10 and 13, my kids are past the age of climbing the entertainment center. Since we don’t live in California and have the threat of earthquakes that could…
