I may have a love for digital devices and technology but sometimes I find myself getting lost in looking at stationary on online sites for way too long. Last night I was browsing for personalized stationary and got stuck on Minted. I pinned a few favorite designs to my new Stationary board on Pinterest before…
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8 Ways to Prep Your Home and Devices for Severe Weather {sponsored w. video}
If you don’t start making plans for severe weather until you hear about it, sometimes it’s too late. When bad weather starts to hit the news, a frenzy hits, often resulting in looting of stores for emergency supplies such as batteries, flashlights, and even generators. Smart families know that it’s important to always be prepared…
6 Tips for a Healthy School Year {sponsored}
Our seven year old son has suffered his bumps, bruises, and trips to the hospital when he was younger and just as I sat down to write this post, my husband came inside to tell me that he fell out of a tree while playing outside. We’re fortunate that he’s fine and there’s no trip…
Shopping For Your Child’s First Cell Phone? Factors to Consider & Ways to Protect It {sponsored}
One of the most common questions I’m asked by fellow parents is “What age should I get my kid a cellphone?” In all honesty, I’m not the right person to provide this answer. You are. You know your child best and since there are many factors to consider when getting your child their first smartphone,…
7 Things to Do to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
Family vacations not only provide much needed getaways and time together but can be a fun way to learn about a new place. After last year’s international escapade that involved a 14 hour plane trip to China and stops in Hong Kong and Japan, we decided to keep it more local and do a road…
Long-Life Sealed-In Battery Smoke Alarms Required in Maryland {sponsored PSA}
In an effort to reduce home fire deaths, the State of Maryland has a new law requiring homeowners to replace any battery-operated smoke alarm more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery. Sealed smoke alarm technology seals the batteries into the unit’s housing and circuitry, making them tamper resistant…
3 Tips for Using Scotch Expressions Tape to Personalize, Organize, and Craft {sponsored}
When I was in elementary school, I had a roll of patterned tape that featured Hello Kitty on a red background. It was so special that I kept it in my desk and used it bit by bit for special occasions to add some flair to everyday items. Fast forward to the present and my…
Grand Prix of Baltimore for Labor Day Weekend Fun (w. ticket giveaway)
Looking ahead to Labor Day Weekend? Fun for the whole family can be found at the Grand Prix of Baltimore. The thrill of fast cars and racing can be found alongside fun for kids of all ages on a 12 turn, two mile course through Downtown Baltimore adjacent neighborhoods, and along the Inner Harbor at…
7 Ways to Survive Family Travel Without Sedating Your Kids {sponsored}
Growing up on the West Coast, it’s pretty common for our family to travel to California to see grandparents, other family members, and friends. At 9 ½ and 7, our kids are pretty travel savvy but when they were younger, I’d get a lot of travel advice from fellow parents like “just give them a…
Homemade Tangy Lemon Lime Raspberry Frozen Yogurt to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
July is National Ice Cream Month and as lovers of ice cream, we don’t necessarily need it to be July in order to indulge in our favorite frosty treat during the hot summer months but it’s always fun to make our own! This month we were inspired by the bounty of summer berries that we…
