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New Years Resolution: Better Parenting

I feel like the bearer of no lately.  There isn't anything wrong with saying no, that's not my point.  I guess I feel like my whole demeanor and attitude with my kids need a do over.  We are forever preaching kindness to our children, but I don't think I have been setting the best example.
*This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.* We have been baking up a storm around here to prep for the holidays.  I wanted to...
There are no shortages of parenting event options. Here is my list for the ultimate parenting events in the US. If you have more you'...
Holiday gift buying can be challenging.  You want to pick something that will be truly special and memorable, right?  With that in mind, I ...
In anticipation of the cold weather and ALL of the school activities that I have to attend, I have put together an amazing collection o...
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday, I know we did.  Did you?  I, fresh off a trip to LA (and crazy jet-lagged) spent four days sharing a roo...
There are some things that I want to do, that I just don't have the time and money for.  One of those is tooth whitening. Making an appo...
If you follow me on social media, you know that I have been very excited about Moana. As a parent, I know that if I take my kids to a Dis...
*This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are mine.* One of our favorite dinner places is regularly on Groupon Have I mentioned tha...
The Osmo Lineup The  Osmo  iPad entertainment add-on is simple, fun, and magical. Set-up is simple. Three free apps (Newton, Tangram,...
I have had a super fun secret that I have been working on for a while...and it's a giveaway! Fall in Maryland is so great.  The we...
This idea came to me this weekend, as we were planning Ry's 5th birthday party on Halloween. If you're throwing a birthday par...
We have all been there. Baby is fussy, you can't put her down. It's 11 am, and you are covered in spit up.  You desperately need...
You might be a Mombie if you have done any of these things recently... 1.  Made a cup of coffee, forgot to drink it, put in in the m...
I had the opportunity to attend the WOW Summit this month, which is bascally a half and half conference.  Half for bloggers, and half for...
On November 23, Disney will be releasing its newest PRINCESS movie, Moana!  My kids (and me) are so darn excited.  I am thrilled to share wi...
Not a real visit, just learning! This doesn't seem like a tricky question, but it kind of is.  Everyone (and their grandmother) has...
What were the hot new products in Organics from the trade show?  It was all about cold brewed coffee, jerky, and probiotic EVERYTHING.  Here...
A few months ago, I was in LA and ran into an old friend of mine.  Lets call her Skin Diva.  She will love that.  We were chatting about my ...
I know...insane, isn't it When we were in Hawaii the last time, I had the most amazing Kalua Pig.  It was smack your mama good.  Th...
This has been a banner month for me.  I am so pleased to share that I will be attending the Moms Meet WOW summit, in the DC area, on October...
I am finally looking forward to fall.  The weather has been SO hot for the last few days, that I can't wait to have the windows open at ...
Soooo, Storks.  My oldest (6 years old) has been begging to see Storks since she saw the trailer a few months ago during  Finding Dory ...
Today I was having coffee with some of my girlfriends and they mentioned,  " Did you see the FSU player (Travis Rudolph) that sat with...
Ok, here's the deal.  A day or so ago, a friend asked me if I could be *slightly* more specific about the no sugar plan.  What?  You did...
Does anyone else have a house full of cranky, fighting kids?  I feel like I have worn through an entire day's worth of patience by ...
Before my son was diagnosed with Autism, he was receiving services for a speech delay.  We, as all parents do, were trying everything to...
Monday was our annual visit to Johns Hopkins Autism clinic.  It is always a hard, long day for all of us. The appointment starts a...
It's something every parent fears, and most of us have done...losing a child.  For most of us, we have found our child quickly and h...
If you have been following , you know that I am on a budget friendly mission to improve my mommy wardrobe.  Nothing fit well, or I had w...