7 Ways to Get Rid of Extra Halloween Candy

Creative ideas on how to get rid of extra Halloween candy! I’m always amazed at how much candy we accumulate during the week of Halloween!  I think my kids must look  extra good in their costumes on some years because we end u...

Healthy Gingerbread House Ideas

Let's talk Gingerbread Houses today!Tis the season for family-friendly activities and building a gingerbread house is a time-honored tradition for so many families. Not to mention, it's a SUPER fun lesson in engineering principles for ...

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe while Playing Sports

I recently received an email with a question that caught my eye -- "Worried Your Kid Is Going To Break...Something?" "Hell Yes!"  was all I could think because we have kids who are prone to injury. Anyone who knows our family is not...

Care Package Ideas for College Students

Great ideas for things to include in a care package for college students!Our son went away to college to begin his Freshman year last week. Amazingly enough, we fit everything he needed in the car, drove 900 miles to drop him off, helped hi...

20 Healthy Breakfast Ideas {w/free meal planner printable!}

These healthy breakfast ideas will be a big hit (and help) during the school year!  Plus the free printable meal planner is perfect for keeping you organized in the mornings. Today we are going to make mornings & breakfast easier,...

DIY First Aid Kit List {with free printable!}

Use this free printable First Aid Kit list and quickly know what to include in your own medical kit for the car, classroom or college student!We are currently packing up my oldest and getting him ready for his first year at college this wee...

How Can I Tell if My Child Needs Glasses? Making Kids' Vision a Priority

Wondering how you can take care of your vision and help a child in need of vision care? One in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem. Right now, when you purchase an individual vision insurance plan from VSP Direct™ for...

5 Ways Moms Can Find More 'ME' Time

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Best Western. All opinions are 100% mine.   Do you know a hard-working Mom who deserves some ME time? I hope you just said "yes, ME!" And I'm sure quite a few other names popped i...

Life Skills for Kids: Money Management, Map Skills & Healthy Behaviors

As parents, we all know how important it is to teach our children various life skills.  Learning about money, healthy behaviors and other everyday tasks are just as important as all the math & reading skills the kids learn at scho...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport: The Best Phone for Active Moms & Dads

  I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sprint. I received a sample device to facilitate this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.   You know when the...

Making Lunches Easy & Healthy this Summer

   I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Revolution Foods. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.   There’s something ...

10 Books that Keep Kids Active

  I know what you're thinking -- reading is a stationary activity.  Fortunately, that's not always the case.  There are a number of terrific kids books that encourage the reader to get up and move with the story!  Thes...

3 Ways to Stay Healthy & Keep up with the Kids - Superfruits, #NaturalProbiotic and Exercise

I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser.  As always, all opinions and content are my own an...

Get a Flu Shot and Help Kids Around the World to Stay Healthy

As part of a post sponsored by Collective Bias®, I visited Walgreens to learn more about annual flu vaccines and their amazing "Give a Shot, Get a Shot" campaign which helps kids around the world to stay healthy. I’ll be the first to ad...

Taking Care of Your Child's Eyesight - An Important Lesson

    Today I need to tell you a story. It's all about how sometimes life can move too quickly and you may miss one of those “this is important -- PAY ATTENTION” moments. They don't all scream out at you like that, o...