When I first got married, I thought it was my duty to slave away in the kitchen on the holidays. I was deeply offended at the idea of purchasing a store bought holiday meal. I was serious about the first Thanksgiving meal I prepared as a wife. I was adamant I wasn’t taking shortcuts on […]
BodyArmor, Chicken Broth, Tissues: Back-to-School Pantry Essentials
This is a sponsored post, but all thoughts are my own. It’s back-to-school season. This means it’s back-to-school SICKNESS season! My daughter has her first cold of the school year this week. Luckily my pantry is stocked the yuckies with BodyArmor, chicken broth and tissues! Why are these items pantry essentials? Well…. Tissues That one’s obvious. […]
Raising a child with Type 1 diabetes is “all consuming”
I recently asked parents of children with type 1 diabetes what their life is like. Here Veronica, mother of a 10-year-old daughter who has type 1 diabetes, tells her story. These are Veronica’s own words. In a word, it is “all-consuming.” There is not a moment in the day (or night for that matter) that it’s […]
7 Healthy Ways to Show Your Family LOVE This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day to celebrate LOVE! What’s better than love? Nothing, right? But I’m not going to shower my family with chocolate and processed treats this year. I’m going to show my love in healthy ways. Because striving to be healthier and wanting my family to be […]
Kick Flippers Review & Giveaway! Fun afterschool activity
I like keeping the fun going once school starts back. I’m always on the lookout for a fun afterschool activity that will get us outdoors. Playing outside with my girlie gets us both moving and laughing. Kick Flippers by PlaSmart Toys definitely fit the bill! I first learned about them at Sweet Suite, part of […]
