World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Although I am not personally affected by Autism, I have many friends whose children have been diagnosed. My daughter, Sammi has friends who are in the Autism...
View ArticleHemispherectomy Foundation – Nonprofit of the Month
The Hemispherectomy Foundation was founded to offer support and information, to raise money for camps, scholarships and to other financial needs of families who are touched by a child having a...
View ArticleSimon’s Fund and Children’s Heart Defects
This is one of those “meant to be” stories. Simon’s Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to screening for heart defects in children, especially Long QT Syndrome. For about the past year, my husband and I...
View ArticleListerine Oral Care Challenge Member #SweetSmart
I still haven’t figured out why my daughter avoids taking care of her teeth like the plague. I hope that taking part in the Listerine Smart Rinse Sweet Smart Oral Care Challenge will change things for...
View ArticleHow To Help Tweens With Anxiety
Parents who have tweens with anxiety want to help them cope with their symptoms so they can lead normal lives. Even if your child is in treatment, you can reinforce what they learn in therapy at home....
View ArticleTrack Weight Loss With The EatSmart Precision Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale
Whether you’re trying to lose, maintain, or gain weight I want to introduce you to a great little digital bathroom scale that can do so much to help you track your goals. Meet the EatSmart Precision...
View ArticleTween with Anxiety Diagnosis Returns to School
My daughter, who has a diagnosis of anxiety, has returned to school. She was at home taking online classes and it was not working out. This is the start of an adventure for her and my family....
View ArticleEase Motion Sickness With Dramamine For The Whole Family #Giveaway
Are you traveling this holiday season? For some traveling is great fun, but if you suffer from motion sickness it can be a real hassle. I hate traveling especially when we’re taking a trip that...
View ArticleWhat is RSV? #RSVPrevention
RSV is short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus which is very common in infants and children up to two years of age. It is highly contagious and because of the shared environment of childcare, it is...
View ArticleFlu Info Twitter Party #CDCFlu
Are you a parent who wants to learn how to avoid the flu? Then join a Twitter Party devoted to flu info from one of the most knowledgeable agencies, the CDC. You can ask questions and get health tips...
View ArticleFamily Health Care Savings #FlexSpending
Finding family health care savings can be exhausting with all the options out there and the limits associated with your coverage. You may wonder what alternatives you have. But, don’t be surprised to...
View ArticleResearching Your Health Care Options
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Healthgrades. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Researching your health care options can be a...
View ArticleHow to Help the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
The news about how the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan is heart-wrenching. Other countries including the United States are sending aid, but the difficulties of reaching those in...
View ArticleA Career Change With SuperCuts #Franchising
Perhaps you’ve been laid off. Maybe you’ve had to move to a new area. Your job is too stressful, or too boring. You know that you are underemployed. A career change may be the route to take. SuperCuts...
View ArticleMaytag Dependable Leader Awards #MC
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Maytag. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Maytag is hosting the Dependable Leader Awards for the...
View ArticleHoliday Toy Giveaway with VolunteerSpot
VolunteerSpot is holiding a giant Holiday Toy Giveaway. And it couldn’t come at a better time. This year I have more to celebrate than last year with a new grandson. Along with this extra special guy...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Energizer Bunny #Giveaway
I received product and a promotional item from Energizer for this post. All opinions are my own, as always. Did you know that the Energizer Bunny is 25 years old? I’m joining in the celebration on the...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday VS Black Friday #GivingTuesday
If you really think about it, there’s a big difference between Black Friday and Giving Tuesday. Black Friday is known for greed and spending more money than we can afford. Giving Tuesday is about...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide | Babies and Toddlers
Holiday Gifts for Babies and Toddlers One of the favorite part of the holidays is watching our young ones open their gifts, their eyes filled with wonder. As for babies, they’d rather play with the...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide | Toys and Games
Holiday Toys and Games Gifts Toys and games are one of the most popular gifts at the holidays. But, the best are unique and fun-filled. They will be a hit for the one receiving and the one giving!...
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