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Back to School Preparation Checklist + Enter to Win Samsung Galaxy Note!

For us school is starting in just two weeks, for others school has already begun. There are some things I like to do to prepare my children to go back to school. Below is a list of my top 7 ways to prepare my children for school: Back on a Bedtime Routine My children have been on “summer” hours for the past two months. They have been going to bed later and sleeping in later. I like to start instituting a normal bedtime routine, the same routine that will be followed for school … [Read more...]
Tips for Preparing Kids to Go Back-To-School

Summer is passing by quickly and the start of a new school year is right upon us. I am so not prepared for the kids to go back to school yet. In hearing other moms talk, they have already started doing their back-to-school shopping. If they have not done it yet, then they plan to this weekend. Once I heard this, all of the things I need to get started swarming around in my head. I thought it best to make a list of what I need to get so I do not forget. My children are in preschool, and … [Read more...]
*Reminder* Let’s All Be #MiracleMoms

Ok, so my friend Liz at A Nut in a Nutshell just shared an amazing post with me. I saw her words on my Facebook feed... I'm one of 10 #MiracleMoms who are working to support the care of some very sick children. They may not be your children, but they're somebody's children, and they love them as much as you love yours. Please help me help them. Please donate. and I instantly *knew* I wanted to help. Why? Because I'm a mom. And no matter how little I think I have, I can at least be … [Read more...]
Become a Superhero with America’s ToothFairy + Fun Sweepstakes!

Do you remember how excited you were when you lost your first tooth? Did you pretend you were asleep in hopes you'd catch the tooth fairy visiting your room? Today, America's Tooth Fairy, the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) is making a difference, with your help, one smile at a time. If you've ever experienced the excruciating pain of an infected tooth, you know how painful and consuming it can be. You also know oral disease and tooth decay can be treated and prevented. As … [Read more...]
Saturday Fun With My Little One
Today, I broke a cardinal rule. No, this is not some major confession - just a mere fact. I woke up my sleeping daughter this last saturday morning so we could make it to a movie together. Everyone knows not to wake a sleeping baby or toddler, TRu? We had to be there by 9:30 and normally she'll sleep until 10 and to make matters worse she went to bed really late last night and didn't sleep well so I was worried the entire day would be filled with whining. But lucky for me that wasn't the … [Read more...]
{Child Safety} Fire Safety in the Home

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 3,500 Americans die in fires and approximately 18,300 sustain injuries each year. Tonight my family was almost a victim due to a simple mistake that could happen to anyone and in a matter of minutes could have resulted in the loss of our home. Here's what happened. We'd just returned home from a shopping trip to Costco and unloaded the groceries. Apparently, my husband had put a box of our groceries on the stove and inadvertently turned on … [Read more...]
{Baby/Child Safety Series} Childproofing Travel Tips

Have you taken a trip with your children yet? Before I became a parent traveling was an adventure but now as a parent, that adventure requires a LOT more gear and preparation. The first road trip we took after having our daughter was enlightening. We've never had so much stuff in our vehicle! Who knew that traveling with a baby meant you had to carry so many things to make the trip safe and enjoyable? And why does that stuff take up so much room? At the time our daughter was only six months … [Read more...]
Celebrate Arts and Culture with Target

Celebrate Arts and Culture with Target Through their partnerships with educators and arts organizations, Target helps students and their families engage in arts and cultural events nationwide. Select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area. … [Read more...]














