Our 7 year old Yellow Labrador doesn’t have any body image issues, in fact, he’s perfectly confident and adored by all who meet him. But as Oliver gets older, keeping him a healthy weight is always on our minds because we know the risks that obesity can pose for older dogs. Thankfully he’s a fabulous…
Virtual Field Trip Friday: An Introduction to Mosques in Turkey
As we flew over the water during our descent into Istanbul, I immediately spotted the domed structures and tall minarets of the city’s mosques. Mosques can be found in many cities throughout the world that observe the Islamic faith but their unmistakable architecture makes them stand out wherever you might be. From the grand Blue Mosque in…
FLASH GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to Newsies at National Theater DC for 6/10 Show!
NEWSIES is coming to the National Theatre in Washington DC from June 9-21 and I have a flash giveaway for two tickets to the 7:30 pm show on Wednesday, June 10! Enter now because I’ll be drawing a winner on Sunday! About Newsies: They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES,…
4 Features to Look Forward to When You Upgrade to Windows 10 on July 29
Two weeks ago when I was in Seattle attending the #OfficeChampions Summit, I got a sneak peek at Windows 10 and was pretty excited about what I saw but had to keep it under wraps until official word came from Microsoft. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be available in 190 countries…
Countdown to Summer & Flexible Online Summer Learning with #BrainChase
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Brain Chase and The Motherhood In our house, the countdown is on! Only 8 more days of school and 15 days until Brain Chase begins! I’ve written about how Brain Chase is an online learning adventure that prevents brain drain for ages 8-14 and the more…
Parents: “We have our work cut out for us” Talking About Sex and Other Hard Topics with Your Kids
There are many firsts associated with childhood and while first steps, first words, and the first day of preschool and kindergarten are associated with innocence, the first sex ed talk at school that is a true sign of growing up. Spring of fifth grade marked the start of family life and human sexuality (FLHS) curriculum….
From Recently Engaged to Wedded Bliss and Beyond: 4 Safety & Security Tips for Couples
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. It’s an exciting time in the lives of two of our kids’ most beloved babysitters as one looks forward to a wedding this fall and the other celebrates her recent…
Take My Virtual Walking Tour of Pike Place Market on Findery & Huffington Post
Regardless of how much time I ever have in Seattle, I always love visiting Pike Place Market. It’s the kind of place where I can spend an hour or wander endlessly like I did recently when I was back in town for the Microsoft #ChampionsSummit. With half a day free and an agenda that included lunch…
Virtual Field Trip Friday: 8 Family Friendly Dishes from Turkey to Make at Home
“What did you eat while you were in Turkey,” Emily asked with wide eyes right after she gave me giant welcome home hugs. “Everything,” I replied. “Each meal seemed more delicious than the last. Is that even possible?” I wondered aloud, knowing that my meals at home would pale in comparison to those sampled during…
How to Motivate Your Kids to Keep Reading Over the Summer #SummerReading
This is a sponsored post Oh the dreaded summer slide. We hear about it and know it to be true but there’s nothing carefree in thick packets of work or the colorful cartoony workbooks designed to review concepts as the new school year draws closer. I’m a much bigger fan of integrating learning into the…
