Thank you Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for sponsoring this post. Learn more about how you can prevent underage drinking at KnowWhenKnowHow.org. Are Your Kids Ready to Talk About Underage Drinking? It seems that just yesterday I was writing about diapers and baby carriers, and now here I am discussing underage drinking and how to stress…
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3 Reasons to Skip “The Talk” About Underage Drinking
Thank you Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for sponsoring this post. Learn more about how you can prevent underage drinking at KnowWhenKnowHow.org. As we’re all too well aware, babies don’t come with a handbook. Most of us learn well enough as well go, though, and we level up pretty quickly. Diapers, teething, head bumps – I…
Quick Team Snacks and Drinks for the Time-Starved Soccer Mom
Has it happened to you? You’re making your plan of attack for the day, you’ve got a list a mile long, and then you get the text. “Don’t forget you’ve got team snack today.” We all know we have to do it, but coming up with ideas on the fly – especially snack and drink…
Getting the Kids to Bed: Ways that Work (and Bedtime Book Giveaway)
These tips for getting your kids to bed was brought to you by Random House Children’s. All opinions are my own. #FallAsleepWithElephant As parents, our first experience with getting the kids to bed includes a lot of rocking, shushing, feeding and evil eyes to anyone who makes a noise in the house. It can feel tough at…
Our Lovable, Grumpy Friend is Back in “Hotel Bruce”
Book sample and prize package were provided by Disney-Hyperion. All opinions are my own. With one avid reader and one beginning reader, there’s no such thing as too many children’s books in our house. My kids are practically eating them. I’m always on the hunt for illustrated books that will keep both kids interested at the…
Healthy Kids Motto Printable
This healthy kids printable post was sponsored by Dole Mixations. New school year = fresh start. Please tell me that’s true. We had a rough one last year, and I have a brand new plan to head back to school in the happiest, healthiest way possible. But how? I made some changes of my own (cutting work hours,…
Teach Kids Money Lessons with Lakeshore Learning
Teaching kids about money is easy with Lakeshore Learning! Many thanks to them for providing the products for our lessons at home. With all the debit cards, online shopping and virtual pay methods in use now, it’s quite possible to go a really long time without ever actually touching any money. Isn’t that an odd…
#LetsPowerTheirDreams: Choosing Sports for Kids
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and P&G. All opinions on sports for kids are my own. #LetsPowerTheirDreams This has been a year of firsts for me and my boy. A few months ago, I bought edmonton oilers tickets and took him to see his first real game of ice hockey. I’ve always loved…
STEM-inspired Wall Art for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. | It’s never too early to start thinking about the art that surrounds your kids every day. Do you remember what was on the walls of your home when you were a child? I could tell you every detail of ours, room by room, along with the stories I made…
STEM Learning Beyond the Classroom with My.Future
This STEM learning post was sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. For most of us, school is out and summer is in full swing. But how are the kids dealing? There are lots of opinions out there about letting kids enjoy a low-key…
