“This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. However, all opinions, text and experiences are my own.” School is back in full swing, which means the kids are picking up their books, backpacks… And a school full of everyone else’s germs. No matter how vigilant you are, your kids are undoubtedly going to […]
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Dating After Divorce: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Meet the Guys!
Now that my divorce is final I’ve decided to do the brave thing and put myself out there again. I hadn’t dated anyone new in over 12 years so it was a bit scary, as you can imagine. I began by putting myself on an online dating website, and then attending some singles activities in my […]
“Mom of Sons” Advice: After School with Active Boys
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review. I once read a quote that a mother of boys is busy from “son up, till son down”! While you could see it as nothing more then a clever little pun, if you are […]
Preparing for College When They’re Young – She’s Not a Kindergartener, She’s My Baby
Read about how the first day of school gave me a bit of a wake up call, and how my sponsors at ScholarShare, have helped me to realize that it’s ok! Preparing for college by starting them with a college savings plan, even as a kindergartener. About a month ago school started back up for […]
Breaking the Silence On Divorce, Single Parenthood and Emotional Abuse
To be honest, this is a post I have wanted to write for years but couldn’t muster up the courage to do it. I think there was a part of me that was always scared of how my husband would react, or how his family would respond to reading a post like this. That fear […]
How to Dress Your Boy: Finding the Right Brands for Your Son’s Unique Style
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zappos.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review. See how to dress your boy while fitting his unique style with the right brands. When I go shopping for my little girl, I can find tons of adorable things to buy for her. […]
Easy Kids Craft: DIY Derby Track Inspired by The Boxtrolls and Special Sweepstakes
Learn how to make this easy DIY Derby Track with your kids, and read how I was inspired by my sponsors at Focus Films and “The Boxtrolls” to run a family Derby Race! To top it off, they are running an awesome sweepstakes for an all-expense paid trip for 4 to the L.A. movie premier […]
Save on Huggies Diapers and Wipes and Learn How To Be A Diaper Snob Without Breaking the Bank
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating I try to be pretty penny-wise when it comes to buying products for my family, but I have to admit that when I buy […]
DIY Homework Organization Station
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Office Depot, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #inspirestudents http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV. It’s back to school time, which means back to schedules, routines and homework. In our home, homework can be a challenging time. For us, the biggest part […]
Crafting Up Some Cousin-time Fun With the Build A Boxtroll Sweepstakes
See how I have a fun morning activity planned for my kids and their cousins and how it could even help them win trip to LA thanks to my sponsors at Focus Films and The Boxtrolls Tomorrow morning I am babysitting my niece and nephew for a few hours. I love how much fun “the […]