The ways my kids consume content are far different from the way I watched television at their age. There is no anxiously watching the clock to make sure they’re in front of the TV as their favorite show starts. There’s no frustration over forgetting to set the VCR to record favorite shows when they’re not…
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Remembering 9/11
How to Secure Belongings at a New Workplace or for a New School Year
The start of a new school year always reminds me of my very first job as a new first grade teacher. My classroom was just downstairs from the school’s new entrance and had a wall of windows that looked out on the school’s courtyard, letting in lots of natural light throughout the day. It was…
Netflix’s Project Mc² Empowers Girls by Breaking STEAM Stereotypes
I’m often asked where Emily’s interest in STEM came from and I honestly can’t pinpoint just one thing because I believe it developed through repeated exposure to many different things over time. Knowing incredible women in the field of science provided amazing role models while engaging hands-on games and activities both at home and…
A Family Trip to Turkey: When Virtual Field Trips Become Real
“You must have really loved Turkey to be going there on a family vacation,” friends said to me online and off as they learned of our summer plans. Honestly, Turkey is always a place that I’ve wanted to return to since having first visited with my parents in high school and while I was lucky…
Our Summer Bucket List of Outdoor Activities to Do Before School Starts
While summer may seem long when school ends in June, the arrival of August always makes me feel like the days of summer are so limited. The lazy days of June and July are replaced with wanting to cross everything off of our summer bucket list before the kids go back to school and we…
Need a Great #GiftIdea? How BestBuy Gifting Can Help with Ideas or Assist in #WishList Creation
This is a sponsored post Where do you go to shop for birthday gifts? Chances are you don’t think about BestBuy. With tools like the Best Buy Gift Ideas Page designed to help you find the perfect birthday gift for anyone, Best Buy makes finding a present easier than ever. How to Use the Best…
Go On a Summer Adventure with Netflix #StreamTeam
Summer is the perfect time for adventures but sometimes it gets too hot for outdoor adventures. Continue the fun inside with adventures inspired by Netflix that inspire the imagination as you discover fictional lands filled with fun characters. Adventures for the Youngest Ages Sofia the First: S1E12, Two to Tangu Bo on the Go: S1E11,…
Why Your Family Should Stay at Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square During Your Next Trip to NYC
What do you look for in a hotel when you’re traveling as a family? I love luxury but when my husband and I travel with the kids we tend to be more practical preferring space, location, amenities, convenience, and overall value for the price of each night’s stay. Last weekend Emily and I enjoyed another…
Join Me to Talk Smart Apps for Busy Moms #BTSTech Twitter Party with French Toast (7/23 at 8 pm)
This is a sponsored post The best technology is the kind that helps us become more efficient to streamline our lives and as we think about school starting in just another month, today’s tech can both help and hinder our parenting. Join me and French Toast, America’s most trusted brand of school uniforms, providing quality…
