This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of RAGÚ® I don’t know about you, but I’m the kind of person who craves variety in my dinnertime meals. I’m forever scouring the web for easy and simple weeknight dinner ideas! I like to take an idea and turn it into a healthy recipe, and I did […]
Keep your family out of the Emergency Room with PhysicianOne Urgent Care
This post was sponsored by PhysicianOne Urgent Care as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Nobody likes to take themselves or their child to the doctor’s office, for obvious reasons. And don’t those sore throats, strange rashes, and sports injuries always happen “after […]
Comic Story Stones Craft with a Pop Art Feel!
This post is sponsored by The Brand Connection/Pentel, all ideas and opinions are my own. Quick! Name a color you associate with the 1990’s!? Did you say neon? I thought so! Neon ruled the day when I was a kid in the 90’s! I’m flashing back to the 90’s, sharing a fun comic pop art […]
Make, play, and learn at World Maker Faire NY 2018
Show and tell goes to an extreme level this September in New York City at the 2018 World Maker Faire NY! Your whole family can make, play, and learn at this hands-on weekend of creativity and invention! You know how I love giving experience gifts to my family. Well, tickets to this year’s Maker Faire […]
A homeschool writing coach for parents – Brave Writer’s The Writer’s Jungle
Hate teaching writing? Scared of it, in fact? Don’t feel bad. I’m going to let you in on a secret: as a former Language Arts teacher, many a fellow English teacher confessed teaching writing was not their favorite (they preferred teaching reading). For my part, I love teaching writing, but it can be a challenge […]
Use living books to teach writing with Brave Writer’s The Arrow
A thought came to me the other day: even the teaching of grammar can be “organic.” Wouldn’t you love to teach grammar in harmony with what your children already enjoy? Brave Writer’s The Arrow helps you use living books to teach writing and grammar! Sponsored by Brave Writer. Using living books to teach grammar Children […]
Pirate Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Our littlest guy just loves the make-believe. He’s always been our dress-up, stand-up, shout-it-out dramatic one! And I suppose we’re on a bit of a “P” theme with him for his birthday parties: Peter Rabbit, puppies, penguins, and now… pirates for his sixth birthday! With some party themes, it can be hard to find kid-friendly […]
Great Gift Ideas for 6-9 year olds – Parent and Kid-Approved! (PLUS 2 Giveaways!)
If you have your own kids, plus nieces and nephews, plus friends with children…no doubt you’ve been invited to a birthday party or two! Of course, that always brings the dilemma of what to bring for a gift! This list focuses on great gift ideas for 6-9 year olds, because that’s my range right now! […]
Left-handed Kids Gear Guide
All right, who are my fellow lefty-kid moms here? My oldest is a lefty. It was kinda surprising (and cool) to watch him as a toddler early on, determinedly favor his left hand. At two, his pediatrician told us it could be years before left-handedness was definite, but… we knew. Because HE knew. Our lefty […]
Unique Picnic Gear that steps it up a notch
Hosting a backyard birthday party or family picnic this summer? Everyone can get the grill going, but with this unique picnic gear, you’re going to step it up a notch! Set out natural sunblock for your guests Everyone forgets sunscreen when they go somewhere other than the pool or beach. But kids (and grownups) can […]
