This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Brain Chase and The Motherhood One of the biggest challenges for parents is keeping kids engaged during the summer months and it’s something I start thinking about well before the school year is over. Between camp and time at the pool for dive practice, I’m always…
Win 1 of 8 Lifeproof fre Cases for Your Samsung Galaxy S5!
With the seasons shifting from winter (finally!) to spring, melting snow gives way to puddles, spring rain, and warm weather destinations as getaways and as wonderful as these things are, they can be a disaster for your phone. I thank my lucky stars for my Lifeproof fre case (also available for iPhone) that has kept my…
Public School Superhero: New Illustrated Novel for Middle Schoolers by James Patterson (w. giveaway)
With a 5th grader in the house, middle school is on our minds. It’s comforting to know that Emily will be going to our neighborhood middle school with many of the same friends she’s attended school with for the past six years but there are certainly going to be new challenges for her ahead such…
4 Women in Haiti Who are Unlocking the Full Potential of Girls & Women to End Poverty for Good #PovertyIsSexist
Over the weekend I spent some time thinking about what it means to be a women in honor of International Women’s Day. Celebrated around the world on March 8, this day is designed to recognize the economic, political, and social achievements of women while calling for greater equality but as one friend on Facebook said,…
Taking Time to Celebrate You on #MEDay
This is part of a sponsored content series with Domain.ME I admit that I used to have a hard time taking time for myself. As a mom and business owner, I’ve often put myself last on my long list of to-dos but not anymore. And honestly, it feels like I’ve truly grown up. Maybe at…
Encouraging Young Animal Lovers Towards Career in Zookeeping with TailsUp! and Advice from a National Zoo Zookeeper
Living in the DC Metro Area, our family has many favorite places to visit but the Smithsonian National Zoo tops our list. Over the years it’s become the place where we’ve marveled at animals, learned about wildlife, and developed an appreciation for conservation. It’s also been the place where the kids have some of their…
3 Tax Essentials for All Life Stages #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored content series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. Whether you’re taxes are filed or if you’re still working on them, the importance of maintaining receipts and tax records remains the same. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends that you keep tax paperwork for at…
Top 14 Shows Tweens Stream on Netflix #StreamTeam
Gone are the days of sitting down and tuning in to watch your favorite shows live. These days savvy viewers watch their shows when they want and our kids are even getting into the act by streaming favorite content on Netflix. With the ability to set up separate profiles in your Netflix account for your…
Why Taking My Daughter to Haiti Was an Investment in Her Future as a Global Citizen
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting about our trip to Haiti while editing countless photos documenting our journey. As a veteran traveler to Haiti, this trip was very different for me because I brought my 11 year old daughter, Emily, along. To have the chance to see the country through Emily’s young eyes was…
YouTube Kids App: A Safer and Easier Way for Kids to Discover and Explore Educational Content
Wary parents who have been fearful of turning their kids loose on YouTube to search for age-appropriate content can breathe a sign of relief thanks to the YouTube Kids App. Launched just yesterday, this free app for iOS and Android is designed to make it safer and easier for children ages 2-8 to discover and…
