I love to share my favorite gifts every year! This year, I've picked some AMAZING toys & gifts for your kids... and for you! Thank you to all of the amazing companies for working with us to share these with you. Many of these links contain Read More
Football Traditions for a family
Football watching has always been a family event for us. More specifically... Watching Penn State play. :) . Thanks to Unilever for sponsoring today's post. When the game is on, we all gather around the TV to watch. We invite our family & Read More
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix (GIFT IN A JAR)
This Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix makes the best Christmas Cookies! I love this Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix - it's one of my favorite Christmas Cookies.When I give these cookies as a gift, I add a handmade touch with a little card. This Read More
Meaningful Gifts for your parents
Do you need meaningful gift ideas for your parents?Do you ever feel stumped when looking for Gifts for your parents, the kids' Grandparents, who already have everything that they need and can just go to the store & buy whatever they don't Read More
The BEST Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor ideas!
Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor I wanted to share my favorite Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor today. I love Rustic Christmas Decor all through the year, but it's especially fun to decorate our house in Modern Farmhouse Christmas Decor with pops Read More
Do the right thing even when no one is watching
DO THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING As a teacher, this was a motto that we lived by. As a mom, it's the same motto that I want my children to live by. As a consumer, it is the same motto that I want brands to live by. Today I am Read More
Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip Recipe
Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip Recipe Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip is an easy to make, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for the holiday season ahead. I’m teaming up with my friends at Borden® Cheese to share a delicious Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip recipe. As Read More
The Best Wine Advent Calendars
The Wine Advent Calendar Idea is so creative! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but when I was shopping at Aldi last week, the cashier said "It's slower in here today. Yesterday we released the Wine Advent Calendar from Aldi, and it sold out in an Read More
50 kid stocking stuffers that they will love!
Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love! Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for Christmas. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things Read More
Christmas Traditions with kids
We love to find special Christmas Traditions to do with our kids. We hope that you find a few in the list below that you like, too! There are so many meaningful Christmas activities and ideas that will leave an impact and memory in your child's Read More
Harry Potter Toys for the Harry Potter Fan!
"This post is sponsored by Mattel, but all opinions are my own.” If you are looking for Harry Potter™ Toys for your children, you're going to love today's post.Our kids LOVE the HARRY POTTER movie and they love playing Harry Potter. In fact, Read More
5 Ways to CLEAN without actually CLEANING
5 Ways to CLEAN without actually CLEANING We’ve partnered with ECOVACS to share cleaning tips that will help you to keep your house clean with minimal effort & time. 1. Get a Window Cleaning RobotECOVACS has the first of its Read More
Can Screen time benefit our kids?
Can Screen time benefit our kids? I recently had the opportunity to speak with Greg Page, founder of Discover, Explore & Grow, as a part of today's sponsored post as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network.I wanted to share some Read More
Instead of giving toys…
Science says instead of giving toys... give gifts that create memories. They are valued more than toys.Outings, experiences & vacations are "valued by children, both in the moment and for long afterward in their memory,” psychologist and Read More
Things no one tells you about parenting a teenage boy
THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A TEENAGE BOY Raising our four children is the joy of my life. We have three boys and one little girl. Our daughter is young and we have not reached the "pre-teen" years yet, but our sons are a different Read More
Declutter my home: How clutter affects your family & what you can do about it.
CLUTTER CAUSES ANXIETY. It is true that clutter causes stress. In fact, I shared it in an early post where I share studies that prove that clutter & stress are linked. Clutter also affects your family, but there are solutions that can clear Read More
5 Hacks for Getting & Maintaining A Healthy-Looking Glow
I am a paid spokesperson for HEALTHY ESSENTIALS®Do you ever wish that you could have that perfect glow all through the year? Today I'm partnering with HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® to share my 6 favorite hacks on how to get and maintain that gorgeous glow. Read More
Sensory Ideas: Stop the Meltdowns
Tips for everyday battles with sensory While the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder may not be easy to spot, it is important to understand how to help a child dealing with sensory processing. My friends Sharla and Heather (authors of Sensory Read More
SWAP THIS FOR THAT: HALLOWEEN CANDY
SWAP THIS FOR THAT: HALLOWEEN CANDYHalloween season is here! That means the leaves are falling, the costumes are in all of the stores and candy is starting to fill our pantries. While it may be all but impossible to entirely avoid sweet treats Read More
Favorite Mom Hacks
I am excited to share some great MOM HACKS with you today! I love to find different ways to make our days run smoother. This post is sponsored by Store Brand Formula.Here are some of my favorite Mom Hacks: 1- Use a cupcake liner to catch drip Read More
