Some links in my best gifts for amazing women are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Even though Mother’s Day is often a day about moms and motherhood, it can be used to honor the amazing women in our lives- blood related…
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Why Interviewing Michelle Obama at the White House Felt Like Visiting a Good Friend
This post was originally published on October 13, 2016 Despite living in the Washington, D.C. area for almost twenty years, an invitation to The White House is always special even if you’ve been before. Last week I went to the White House for the third time where my two day visit involved spending a glorious…
10 Easy Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Created in 2012 as a simple idea of a day that encourages people to do good, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. This unconventional way…
Favorite Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this Favorite Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I’ll receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Whether you make it a priority to get outdoors as much as possible throughout the year or know…
Gifts for the Best Dogs and the People Who Love Them
The links in this Gifts for the Best Dogs post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Fur babies are family and if you’re a dog lover like I am, any of these gifts…
Best Gifts for Hosts and Hostesses
The links in this Best Gifts for Hosts & Hostesses guide are affiliate links which means I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Growing up, my mom taught me it was rude to show up empty-handed. Even if your host…
6 Ways to Teach Prevention Education at Home During Red Ribbon Week
This week is Red Ribbon Week, a week focused on prevention education activities that support a healthy lifestyle. It’s likely that Red Ribbon Week will be highlighted at your child’s school but it’s important to continue the underage drinking prevention conversations at home, especially since risky behaviors run together. What is Prevention Education? The goal…
Get Well Soon Care Package for a Sick College Student
It’s that time of the year when college students start to get sick. The adrenaline from the start of the year has worn off, they’re up late with friends, in the thick of studying, and forgetting that self care (like a good night’s sleep and staying hydrated) is necessary. Now is a great time to…
Back to School Tech Checklist for Parents
As you prepare for a new school year and check items off supply lists, calm nerves, and remind kids of routines, it’s also important to make sure your family is tech ready. To make it easy, here’s a back-to-school tech checklist featuring quick things to do before the year starts. Back to School Tech Checklist…
Giving Your Child Their First Cell Phone? Read this first!
This post is sponsored by Google Family Link and Be Internet Awesome If you’re giving your child their first cell phone (or any digital device), take some time to develop a strategy for what happens next. It’s ok if you haven’t thought this until now because you’ve been focused on trying to figure who has…
