Last week I was telling you all about my high schooler starting school and today the rest of my kiddos start school! It’s been a busy week for sure! High school seems to be suiting my oldest well and it’s been fun to see. He seems so much older to me and it kind of […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online with Gryphon: A Family Friendly Wireless Router
It’s official – school is in session and each of my kids have their own school-issued Chromebooks. Because homework is on the kids’ computer now, it can be a real challenge monitoring their time on the internet. I have my anxieties about so much internet access and isolation on a device so I’ve been doing […]
Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 128
Somebody hold me – my oldest starts high school today!!!! I’m full of mixed emotions as I’m super excited for this new adventure for my son, but also nervous of what the next few years will bring. I think what freaks me out the most is that I only get my boy as mine for […]
Easy Summer Dessert Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 127
I know timing is different all over the country, but my oldest starts high school next week!!! Not only is back-to-school so soon, but I have a high schooler!!! What is happening and where is the time going? With band camp every day this week and the start of school on Tuesday, there’s not really […]
Why You Should Consider a Pre-Owned Phone for Your Child
This post is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post. In this day and age cell phones and technology are a big part of our lives, and that of our kids’ lives. When we moved and switched schools it became just how much technology is involved in the education of our youth. My […]
Summer Drinks – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 126
In my opinion, a tasty drink is always underrated. I don’t drink alcohol, but I sure appreciate a well-made beverage and think it could really steal the show at a BBQ, if done right. Bring on the special punch with scoops of sherbet in it, or the fizzy fruity goodness of soda and juice concoctions. […]
Summer Veggie Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party 125
How are your gardens growing this summer? I think this is the first summer in a long time where I haven’t benefitted from either my own garden or that or my mom’s or mother-in-law’s. I kind of miss it actually! There’s just something about freshly grown produce, right from the yard. Whether you’re growing your […]
Keeping Families Safe with T-Mobile FamilyMode
With 1 teenager, 2 soon-to-be teenagers (come October) and one pre-teen, electronic devices are running rampant in our household. Technology is huge in education and in the every day loves of our youth. As parents we can either fear this stage, ignore the issue at hand, or embrace it and arm ourselves with tools to […]
Tips to Allergy-Proof Your Home
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lennox. All opinions are 100% mine. Up until about 3 years ago, I had no difficulties breathing or any trace of allergies that I knew of. Out of the blue, I began to have seasonal allergies that then turned into year-round allergies. Living […]
5 Ways to Stay Active and Get Outside This Summer
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. With kids home for the summer it’s easy to lose sight of our health and fitness goals. Sometimes it’s sounds better to just curl up on the couch, where it’s cool, and have lazy days with the kids. Those days are nice to have here and there, but it’s […]