This is a sponsored post I always find myself at my neighborhood CVS to grab items at the last minute. Whether I’m caring for a sick child or picking up forgotten items en route to a potluck, end of season sports gathering, or class party, I always want to get in and out as quickly…
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Support Public School Teachers Through #StaplesforStudents and Win a $50K Scholarship & Chance to See Lady Gaga in Concert!
This post is sponsored by Staples Each July and August I find myself scouring ads for school supplies because once a teacher, always a teacher. I used to comb through the ads in the newspaper looking for the best prices on pencils, scissors, crayons, composition books, folders, and markers for my first grade classroom but…
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…
Virtual Field Trip: Learning About Dabbawala Lunch Delivery in Mumbai, India
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass One of the best ways children can learn about the world is to step outside their homes and communities and travel. Whether you travel to a different part of your state, the country, or across the globe physically or through a virtual field trip, teaching kids about people…
5 Reasons Families Should Mount Flat Screen TVs
This is a sponsored post As a mom of middle schoolers, I haven’t given much thought about mounting our television to the wall until recently. At age 10 and 13, my kids are past the age of climbing the entertainment center. Since we don’t live in California and have the threat of earthquakes that could…
7 Things You Need to Know Before Teaching Your Daughter About Tampons
This is a sponsored post as part of my #TampaxAmbassador partnership with Tampax When our kids were in utero, no one told us that some conversations with our kids would be easier than others. Teaching your daughter about tampons can rank right up there as one of the more difficult and awkward teachable moments for parents,…
8 Ways Working Parents Can Declutter and Get More Organized
This is a sponsored post If you’ve ever asked to recall your kids’ immunization records, find an obscure work document that you know you once had but is either buried on your desk or was recycled, or wished you had a good system for decluttering endless papers but could still archive them for the future,…
Lenovo ThinkCentre X1 Review: Powerful and Attractive All-in-One
Our computer on the first floor of the house just got an upgrade to the Lenovo ThinkCentre X1 Signature Edition. It’s a 23.8” all-in-one PC with a 6th-generation Intel Core i5 processor. The ThinkCentre system works at our frantic pace and doesn’t get in our way. Using the Lenovo ThinkCentre X1 as a Family Machine…
Everything, Everything: 3 Things to Discuss with Teens After the Movie
“Mom,” Emily said breathlessly waving a copy of Everything, Everything at me from the couch. “This book is SO good. You have to read it before we go to the screening!” Emily is an avid reader who devours books but her new love of Everything, Everything is right up there with her obsession with The…
Cubenizer: Ultimate Kid Fantasy Combines Gaming, STEM & DIY Maker Skills to Create Your Own Candy
This is a sponsored post These days my kids are all about making. They love visiting our local maker space where they’re only limited by their imagination. The two hours a week they spend at the open workshops has transformed the way they think and problem solve and it’s always fun to see them bring…
