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Wallables — Super Cute Wall Decorations
Before our oldest was born, my husband and I spent many hours looking at nursery furnishings. We had moved in to our new home 1.5 years before our daughter was born. We knew we would use one of the spare bedrooms as her room. The decision on what room to use was the easiest. Not... »
Capturing the Essence of Your Tween and Teen
From my tween/teen years in England, I have only one school photo. Do you know what age I was when the photo in question was taken? I was 13. Of all the years to pick for a school portrait, 13 is a tough one. I wore no makeup. I wore a school uniform. I wore... »
Reading Tips for Summer Reading
Although I seem to spend more time reading a screen than I do a book, reading for me is a given. How would I function if I could not read? In our family, reading happens everywhere…except the bathroom. I am not a book-in-the-bathroom person. Ewww. We have bookcases in every room except the bathroom. It’s summer... »
Googly Bands Are in the House and a Twitter Party!
Spring is a time when kids go wild. Some children have a hard time sitting still in circle time at school. Homework is the last thing on many children’s list of things to do. Summer seems like it is around the corner, and yet June seems soooo far away. Our house had Spring Fever badly... »
Nerf Dart Tag Capture the Flag Set: Giveaway
My son is all about his Nerf guns. He hides them on every level off the house. Behind couches. Inside closets. Under the bed. Because you never know when you are going to have to start a war with someone. My son’s motto is “Have Nerf. Be ready.” In the spring my son began his birthday... »
What Are Your Family Guidelines? Your Code of Ethics?
Here’s our list…sure to be added to as the kids grow older. Phones, laptops, e-mail, and Facebook accounts will be checked as needed. The kids know that we need to have their passwords. My girls are 14 and 11. Both have had phones since 11/12. We have many conversations about phones, texting, sexting,... »
Meeting People Who Care About #OnlineSafety
This blogging gig is amazing. From the new friends to the review products to the relationships made with brands — everything is good. My fave part above everything else is attending events for causes near and dear to me. I have blogged extensively about my passion for keeping kids safe online. When I first went online... »
Reflecting on Memorial Day: Tips on Taking Kids to War Memorials in D.C.
It is easy to forget the reason for Memorial Day with cookouts, family gatherings, and kid’s sporting events crowding the calendar. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who served in wars to defend the United States. When we visit a new city,... »
The Homework Struggle
When my oldest was a kindergartener, homework was a snap. My only issues involved what to do with my youngest. I bought a workbook for the youngest. Both girls “worked” together as I made dinner or cleaned the kitchen. My oldest would drag her feet on her writing homework, but she knew that she... »
Go! Go! Sports Girls Dolls — A Giveaway!
I recently attended the Toy Fair in NYC. I keep remembering bits and pieces about the Toy Fair. The day was overwhelming…in a good way. I knew the Toy Fair would be big, but never guessed just how big it would be. It was located on 3 floors of the Javits Center. I walked through... »
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