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I am that mom who doesn’t send desserts in her kids’ lunches. I know they would love it, but it just seems like they come home from school sugared up already from the birthday treats, candy prizes and holiday parties, so it just seems a bit redundant giving them even more sugar. But every once…
I have to admit, I’m in a bit of a rut when it comes to making lunches these days. My kids often get the same things day after day. But one thing I can do to switch up the monotony of a boring (albeit healthy) lunch is by giving my kids a little Lunch…
This morning I spent way too much time looking for my daughter’s glasses. She wore them to bed and somehow they ended up under her bed. While I’m thankful I didn’t step on them, I could have spent my already rushed Sunday morning doing something other than stripping her bed and searching her piles of stuffed…
I am loving all of the monthly subscription services out there. For someone like me who hates making decisions and equally dislikes spending time at the mall, it’s kind of perfect getting something handpicked for me delivered right to my door. And a huge bonus is when I can get those items at a discount….
Moms, raise your hand if you love shopping for intimates with your kids in tow. Really? None of you are raising your hands. What part do you dislike? Is it the small children asking questions? The rushed purchase because it’s impossible to get fitted while children test out body glitter and lip plumper? The total…
Christmas is coming! The season of peace, joy and love. What better way to show your love than to finally pop the question. Or, if that has already been taken care of, create a custom piece of jewelry just right for your wife. Or order a special birthstone necklace for your daughter. And do any…
They say that music makes the world go ‘round. It definitely helps me put one foot in front of the other whether I’m rocking out on a treadmill or mowing the lawn. I love those brief moments when I’m alone listening to only my music. Until I accidentally catch the cable in my arm and…
I love being able to use curl to change up my hairstyle, but the heat from a curling iron damages my hair so much that I never use one. And I get nervous using a hot iron around my kids. With Curlformers, you can create gorgeous, frizz-free curls with no heat. Curlformers come in different…
One of the hottest toys this holiday season is designed for a wide range of ages, fun for both genders and is surprisingly affordable as well. Little Live Pets birds are adorable palm-sized pets that can respond to your child’s touch and can make 30 different sounds, including tweets, chirps and whistles. You can even…
man•tra noun : a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating : a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone’s basic beliefs Do you have a mantra? No need to narrow it down to one, really. I can think of quite a few. Most…
Decision making isn’t my strongest quality. It’s not my husband’s strongest quality either. And making fashion decisions? I wouldn’t say we’re completely worthless, but some things tend to turn out better when left to professionals. Bombfell is a monthly clothing subscription designed entirely for men. Like Stitch Fix for the man in your life. A…
We all know that reading with our children is important. And while I absolutely love reading with my children, sometimes I get busy or distracted by that “to-do” list. While handing my kids an e-reader would be the easy choice, researchers now indicate that e-reading really doesn’t count as active story time, but as passive…