This is a sponsored post Throughout pregnancy, infancy, and even through the toddler years, I diligently read to prepare myself for the various ages and stages that were to come but those years were easy compared to now! As a parent of an 11 and 13 year old, my kids have transformed from children to…
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4 Ways Parents Can Teach Kindness to Middle Schoolers
This post is sponsored by Staples When I taught first grade, academic subjects were part of my core curriculum, but it was also important to teach my 6-year-old students character education. Lessons on compassion, kindness, empathy, positivity and what it meant to be a good friend were essential to their learning as reading, writing, math, social…
How to Plan an Outdoor Get Together to Renew Friendships Before School Starts
August always feels like the last hurrah of summer with days dwindling as a new school year approaches. Back to school shopping infringes on the season’s unstructured days, final weeks of camp, and attempts to cross remaining items off the summer bucket list. But as you officially say goodbye to summer and resume school year…
HBO’s Silicon Valley® & VEEP® Now Available for Digital Download
Confession: I love Silicon Valley but we’re not HBO subscribers so to watch the mis-adventures of Richard and the crew of Pied Piper, I’ve streamed free for a month, waited for free HBO weekends to DVR past episodes, and patiently waited for the season to come out on DVD or digital download. But my wait…
Why Bingeing is Out and Sneaking is In
Once known just for movies, Netflix changed the game in 2013 with the creation of Netflix Original Series such as Orange is the New Black and House of Cards and with 18 recent Emmy nominations the streaming service is redefining content for its 100 million subscribers. The Verge reported that Netflix is rapidly taking over…
About Cars 3: Driven to Win
Affiliate links are included in this post Cars 3 fans who loved watching the legendary Lightning McQueen get back into racing with the help of Cruz Ramirez in the theaters, will love the new Cars 3: Driven to Win video game. This world-class competitive racing game was inspired by the Disney•Pixar Cars 3 film and…
How to Showcase Your Skills Through a Personalized ThisIs.ME Hub
This post is sponsored by Domain.ME, the provider of the personal domains that end in .ME No one has just one job. When I was a teacher, my main role was to impart young minds with knowledge while also serving as a conflict resolution coach between students who weren’t getting along, nurse who dispensed countless…
17 Pool Essentials for Working Poolside and Summer Fun
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Summer pool season is in full swing and whether you’re a swim team family, parents of divers, fan of swimming laps, or just love the change of pace that being at the pool provides, pool…
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…
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…
