I understand needing to promote healthy food choices and using public schools as a avenue for this change, but how far is too far? Should schools be allowed to dictate what parents can and can’t send with their kids for snacks and lunches? One mom in Australia was just called out, via a note sent home, accusing …
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Let’s see—what’s the best way I can start teaching my daughter to be self-conscious about her body at the earliest age possible? Oh! Use her favorite Disney classic tale to trick and shame her! *Collective eye roll* Enter Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs, a parody of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Body shaming …
Are you scrambling for a last minute BIG gift idea? Or maybe you are looking ahead to the 2017 birthdays coming up? Today we are looking at a BIG gift that we are sure the 5-10 year old crowd will LOVE. It’s the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger RZR 24 volt ride-on. One of the most favorite …
Flo Rida My House Dad Parody featuring Mr. Gizmo Oh yes, it’s time for another dad parody. Since all the great artists drop their albums on Tuesdays, we thought it would only be fitting for Mr. Gizmo to drop his latest parody today. Yep, this is a parody of “My House” by Flo Rida like …
If you love pumpkin pie as much as I do, run to the store and get as many fresh pumpkins as you can and make this Maple Syrup Pumpkin Pie. Trust me, it’s worth it! This is not just any pumpkin pie, it’s a healthier twist on the much loved traditional dessert. It has that …
Last month, I took a press trip to the amazing, gourmet-inclusive, family-friendly Azul Beach Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Last week, we took you on a tour of the neighboring property, Sensatori, and this week we are giving you a room tour. I know that when families are trying to decide which destination to visit …
I’m 28 weeks pregnant so obviously I have babymoons on my mind. A babymoon is defined as: “a relaxing or romantic vacation taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born.” How heavenly does that sound? Sign me up! My husband and I actually didn’t take any kind of vacation when I was expecting our first …
In today’s volatile economy, I count myself extremely fortunate to have a job that I enjoy. When my son was born, I knew that I would have to keep working and we would probably need to think about day care. It worked out, that when he was born, I was able to stay home with …
The other day I introduced you to Gretchen – a fellow mama who’s days look vastly different than mine and yours because her son is currently battling cancer. Well, since it’s September and therefore, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I didn’t want to stop at just one mama. Today I have Emily joining us for a …
It seemed like there was a bit of interest in a follow up to Classic Books to Read With Your Daughter – so, here it is! Although my little man is just 8 months, I’ve been gleaning wisdom from other boy moms on the books I should add to our book shelf. These books have …
By Guest Blogger – Beth Cooper Now that the weather is starting to warm up I have begun think about planting our garden. And when I say “planting our garden,” I mean “my husband planting our garden.” That’s his thing. He does the garden in the back yard; I do the flowers in the front …
April is Autism Awareness Month. Everyone needs to be aware of autism. The facts and statistics are alarming and overwhelming. Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism, a lifelong condition. Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN tweeted: “BREAKING: CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports dramatic rise in autism rates. 1 in 88 …