Last week was rough. We started school back up around here. I’m excited for the kids to be back in school, but now I need to be on top of my game. I need to be quicker, smarter, and more reactive when it comes to managing our daily schedules. Those lazy summer days are fading into the past. Fall brings with it all the crazy mornings, after school activities, youth … [Read more...]
How to Relax After A Tough Week
This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Are you one of those parents that try so hard to not over-schedule your family but still find yourself scrambling to get your kids where they are supposed to be on time? Yeah, me too. I limit my kids to one sport or activity at … [Read more...]
Diono Radian RXT Back to School Giveaway
Have you ever thought about the increased need for car safety during the school year? Back when I worked across town, I had a rush hour commute of over an hour. One thing I loved about the summer was the lighter traffic. Each summer the number of cars on the road would dramatically decrease, as would the number of traffic blocking collisions. It made sense from a statistical … [Read more...]
10 Great Reasons to Read to Your Child
As a parent, you have lots of priorities that are important. You want to make sure your kids are safe, well-fed, and not showing the signs of a serial killer. Nowadays, we spend so much time worrying about these issues that we tend to forget another important one – mental stimulation. In order for your kids to grow and learn, you have to engage their minds as well as their … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need To Do BEFORE the Kids Go Back To School
This post is sponsored by Florida KidCare. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Whether you've been counting down the days or basking in the utter lack of routine this summer back to school time is here. Are you in the "omg summer couldn't end fast enough" camp or the "how are we going to wake up at 6:00 am?!" club? Honestly, I am a card-carrying member of both … [Read more...]