Sometimes moms need to cut themselves a break and stop expecting perfection from themselves. I'm all about working smarter and not harder while still doing what works best for my family. Frankly, anything that helps me keep my sanity is best for my family! This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Tai Pei Food to review ...
Should You Be Watching for Lyme Symptoms?
You may notice that you are hearing more and more about Lyme disease lately. That's not just because it is summer (although people do become more conscious of it during the warmer months) but rather because cases of Lyme disease are becoming more common. I'm thrilled to be sharing this sponsored post to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease and its spread. Stop and think for a minute. How many ...
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Sadly, we had to remove this post as Gary Poppins Popcorn never paid us for our services despite our numerous attempts to resolve this issue. If and when Gary Poppins Popcorn does remit payment, the post will be restored at that time. If you are seeing this message, you can assume that payment still has not been received despite our having a signed contract and fulfilling all of the ...
Baked Mac and Cheese with Tomato and Pesto Topping
A good baked mac and cheese is the perfect choice for any meal. I have loved mac and cheese since I was a kid feasting on the blue boxed kind, but once I discovered what REAL mac and cheese tastes like - and by "real" I mean baked mac and cheese, not boxed - I have developed a whole new love. I'm sharing a dressed up version of my baked mac and cheese thanks to a partnership with Wendy's Fancy ...
Relaxing at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa
My latest travels brought me to the gorgeous Eaglewood Resort and Spa. I was having a pretty stressful week and could not have asked for a better place to unwind and relax. Huge thanks to Eaglewood for hosting me and for the spa treatment that finally got that knot out of my back! But let me back up a bit. The Eaglewood Resort and Spa is located just outside of Chicago in Itasca, Illinois. It ...
Easy After School Snack for Hectic Afternoons
This post is sponsored by Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. I am being compensated for this post. All comments and opinions are my own. I thought Josh had a busy after school schedule back when he was in elementary school. He had sports practice two nights a week and Scouts once a week. But he generally came home on the bus and his activities weren't until after dinner. This middle school scene makes that ...
Five Things Teachers Never Have Enough Of (And How You Can Help Them Out)
You may not know this, but I was an elementary school teacher in my previous life. My first teaching job was in a district with a really tight budget. And by tight, I mean they canceled all of the specialists for a few years, including art, music and physical education, because they didn't have enough money in the budget to support them. After having done my student teaching in one of Boston's ...
Getting Ready for Back to School with Walmart’s Vision Center
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks. Anyone who wears glasses or has a child who wears glasses knows how expensive it can be to get a pair of stylish frames and good lenses. You can imagine how pricey it gets at my house where all THREE of us need vision correction! Jay has progressive lenses, Josh has basic corrective lenses and, since I have a really strong prescription, I need high index ...
The Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
You may recall that my friend and travel buddy, Mel, and I recently did a little girls' getaway trip to Lake Geneva, WI. While we were there, we were hosted by The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa. Our experience there was so amazing, it needed its own blog post! Let's start with a little background about The Grand Geneva Resort. I had mostly heard about its beautiful golf course (that's what ...
Back to School Shopping with Wisconsin’s Tax Holiday
It's hard to believe that the summer is already two-thirds over and that "Back to School season" is upon us. Those of you with kids needing school supplies, new clothes, shoes and other accessories know how quickly the cost of all those needs can add up. Josh had a bit of a growth spurt this summer so he is needing new shoes and new clothes for sure. That's why I was so thrilled to partner with ...
How to Select the Right Cell Phone for Your Child
This post is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post. There are many reasons you might want your child to have a cell phone. I know we finally gave in and got one for Josh when he was participating in after-school activities and sports that had pick up times that could vary. I liked the ability to have him text when the sports bus was on its way back to school or when the ski club was ...
Protect Your Family From Insect-Borne Diseases
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), insect-borne diseases have tripled since 2004. This statistic kind of blows my mind. As a family, we've always been pretty cautious about bug bite prevention, but after hearing this new statistic, we are being even more vigilant. I've had close friends and family who have had first-hand experiences with Lyme Disease and it is nothing to take ...
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