Staying in safe mode when you’re a mom can mean many things. It will probably mean waking up early and staying up late and lots of worrying about if you’re doing this mom thing right. Staying in safe mode means be vigilant, observant, and cautious. When you have big kids tearing through the house, it […]
Trying Something New with Jenny Craig #JennyCraigKit
I wasn’t looking for Jenny Craig. Jenny Craig found me. And I’m glad she did. Because in all honesty, too many people have asked me when I’m due…and I haven’t been pregnant for 3 years! I did have 4 kids in 5 years, so for a good stretch of time there was a pretty good chance I […]
Top Tips for Holiday Family Travel #wherenext?
Traveling with the family for the holidays can be fun and exciting. It can be a way to create memorable connections between your kids and their extended relatives. It could be simply to have a fantastic memory-making family adventure. The one thing almost everyone can agree on is that holiday family travel can be stressful. […]
“Wipe Your Own Bottom!” Or…Teaching independence to preschoolers
Teaching independence to preschoolers is difficult but so necessary. Helping my kids become more independent in the bathroom has been a goal of mine for awhile. I remember the first time I could tell my oldest to go take a shower and she came back 20 minutes later clean and in pajamas. I was giddy […]
Do you have a unique baby? Win a Visa gift card from Store Brand Formula
Do you have a unique baby? That’s like asking if the sky is blue or water is wet. YES! Says every mother ever. Each of my kids have had a special something that sets them apart from each other. My 8 year old is sensitive and never wants to miss anything. My 7 year old […]
Ford Helps Breast Cancer Patients Have More Good Days
October is breast cancer awareness month. This year I’m more aware of breast cancer than ever before. I have friends who are going through chemotherapy, another who had a double mastectomy this month to circumvent a repeat performance, and another who went through the scare of her life only to find out the tumor she […]
In Pursuit of Luxury Family Travel
Luxury family travel. It is what I aim for at all times. In my pursuit of all things luxury, I learned about the existence of “vacation clubs” you can buy into and then get the opportunity to rent amazing million dollar villas around the world for not much more than the price of a good […]
5 Things NOT To Do To Keep Your Baby Safe
September is Baby Safety Month and time to focus on how to keep your baby safe. It’s a month for parents and caregivers to double down on their safety efforts, especially those that affect our youngest ones. Baby Safety Month is a month long observance sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and focuses […]
PlaySkool’s New Toys Are Perfect For Family Travel Adventures #playskoolonthego
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Playskool. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As a family travel writer, my family and I get to go on a bunch of cool trips. While the kids love a weekend […]
19 Reasons to Go to the movies this Fall + Win $100 Fandango gift card
My family and I love using Fandango and heading to the movies. Sometimes it’s all of us at a showing. Sometimes it’s a special event and I get to have a one-on-one date with one of my kids. Sometimes, it’s a date night with just the hubby and I. Woohoo! And sometimes, every once in a while, I […]
