Decorating the Christmas tree each year is like a trip down memory lane as we unwrap ornaments that have been stored in tissue paper to hang on our tree. We’ve been collecting ornaments from the places we’ve traveled for years. The tradition that started long ago showcases memories of trips to Brazil and Mexico while…
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How to #HolidayResponsibly by Finding Healthy Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress
This is a sponsored post written as part of my involvement with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Last year I patted myself on the back for taking a holiday photo while we were in Hawaii for Thanksgiving and ordering cards on vacation that were waiting for us when we arrived home. This year? I just…
Purchase with a Purpose & the Importance of Buying Gifts that Give Back
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is an idea that’s only two years young but is a global celebration where charities, families, businesses, communities, and students come together in order to celebrate generosity and give. The idea behind Giving Tuesday is so…
Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit from Thames & Kosmos Promotes Hands-On STEM & Environmental Learning
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of School Specialty. Curious young environmentalists with a love for fans will love building a wind turbine to explore wind as a renewable energy source while learning the physics of force and motion thanks to the Thames & Kosmos Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit. The kit…
Inspiring Young Inventors Through STEM Learning, Creativity, and Camp Invention #CICExpo
This is part of a sponsored content series as part of my role as the exclusive 2014 Collegiate Inventors Competition Ambassador. Earlier in the week when I attended the Collegiate Inventors Competition, I asked some of the 14 finalists what inspired them to invent. While all were attempting to find better solutions to existing problems, everyone…
#JustDance2015 Gets the Whole Family Up and Dancing with Positive Messaging to Be Yourself
“Mommy…You won again!” exclaimed my eight year old son between breaths after another Just Dance 2015 dance off. I have to admit that I’m not competitive when playing video games unless I’m playing Just Dance. My poor child. He didn’t know he didn’t have a chance. He had no idea that I was on…
Why I’m Getting My Daughter a Domain.Me URL Instead of a .com (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post I’ve always been protective of my kids when it comes to their online identity and digital footprint but you might have noticed that Little Miss Techie recently decided to reveal herself to the world as her true self— Emily. When I first started blogging almost 7 years ago, I had…
2014 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens
What to get choosy teens? Surprise them with something they’ve been wanting and saving for or wow them with something new so they can be pioneers among their friends. These gifts build upon their interests and desire to constantly stay connected thanks to smart devices that allow them to instantly share to their social networks….
GoldieBlox Goes Digital with GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine Free App
How do you build an interest in science, technology, engineering and math in young girls? Give them interesting and engaging products that foster their curiosity and a desire to want to know more. As a mom of a girl who loves all things STEM, I’ve been a little hesitant about GoldieBlox in our home. The…
PEQ Provides Peace of Mind Through Personalized Home Automation
If you’ve ever considered home security systems only to be discouraged that they’re not exactly what you’re looking for in order to provide peace of mind, PEQ (pronounced peek) could be right for you. PEQ offers homeowners a simple and flexible way to view, control and receive alerts from your home anywhere thanks to an…












