As a member of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program, I received compensation for this post but all opinions are my own and based on my family’s allergies. Even though it’s March 26 and more snow blanketed the DC Metro area for the umpteenth time yesterday, the sniffle-sneeze-sniffle in our house tells me that the seasons are really…
Parenting
Wordless Wednesday: Dessert Made by a 7 Year Old
Stomach Bug or Intestinal Problems? What to Know to Keep Your Family Healthy
As a member of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program, I received compensation for this post but all opinions are my own and based on my family’s past stomach issues. Every day when the kids come home from school, I get the full report on the most recent victims of the stomach bug that is making its way…
7 Steps to Raising Confident Kids
As a blog ambassador for The Century Council, I am compensated for my involvement but all opinions are my own. I like to think that I’m a confident mom raising confident kids through a parenting style that is firm yet loving and provides plenty of support but I admit it can be difficult to model confidence….
15 Ways to Unplug for a Few Hours in Honor of National Day of Unplugging
If unplugging for an entire day seems like an impossible task, the Reboot network and I challenge you to give it a try at least for a few hours. National Day of Unplugging is always the first weekend in March where we’re asked to unplug for 24 hours to “carve out one day per week to unwind,…
Protect What You Love and Care About the Most #MasterLockProtects Giveaway
As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. When asked what I most love and care about and want to protect, the answer is easy—my family. I want to make sure that my kids are safe in all…
Last Week I Battled the Flu and Won! Tips for Staying Healthy and What to Do When You Get the Flu
As a member of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program, I received compensation for this post but all opinions and misery caused by the flu, are my own. I’m the first to admit that I hate getting sick because of the inconvenience of it all. I never get the sniffles or a little cold. I get full blown…
Ultimate Valentine’s Gift Guide: 30 Gift Picks for Your Beloveds
Valentine’s Day is this Friday and if you’re without a gift for your beloved, here are 16 gift suggestions that the tech savvy and even non-tech savvy will appreciate. From new tech, tech accessories, fashion finds to keep them cozy through this seemingly neverending winter, and new cookbooks to warm hearts and souls, there are…
Families Learning Summit in DC Connects Parents to Media and Education Professionals (w. VIP conference pass & book giveaway)
As a mom of a ten and seven year old, I fully acknowledge that parenting is hard especially since in the course of any day, we wear several hats that can include party planner, playtime buddy, discipliner, confidant, nurse, and teacher and more while juggling work, family schedules, and whatever else life throws at us….
6 Steps to Prevent Dry Skin Caused by Wicked Winter Weather
As a member of the CHPA OTC Safety Ambassador Program, I received compensation for this post but all opinions are my own. “Oh winter! Why must you be sucking the life out of my skin!” I say silently to myself as I sigh audibly as I apply and reapply facial moisturizer, lip balm, hand cream, and body…
