Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
There is no doubt that we live in a technological age. If you look at the amount of time your children spend in front of the television, computer, video games, or smartphones, you’d be surprised by exactly how much “Screen Time” they actually consume. Research by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation shows kids ages 8–18 […]
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Yesterday, on the way to meet up with a new friend, I stopped by the big bookstore in town to pick up a book I had placed on hold. I told my daughter that I sometimes dislike going into big bookstores, not because they did not have great books but because they did. The entrance/foyer […]
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We all love the smell of a fresh clean toddlers. There is nothing more natural than the combination of toddlers and a warm, soapy bath. So many fun times are spent while in the bathtub. In fact, we can even use toddler bath time to help our toddlers learn and use their imaginations. For the […]
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How is your self-control? Do you find yourself binge eating or binge shopping only to feel miserable later? What if I told you that self-control and delayed gratification was developed in childhood? You may have heard of the marshmallow test for kids. The Marshmallow Test is one of the most famous psychological research studies with […]
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Parenting can be a tough gig sometimes. The world that our children are growing up in now is different than the one that we grew up. From cyber bullies to real life bullies, we have so much more to protect our children. Every parent wants what is best for their children, but sometimes moms […]
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Disclosure: Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was gifted from Braun for my review. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. Being a mom of three, there are many things that I need to keep my kids safe. One of the things I […]
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Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and globally. The Centers of Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has virtually tripled in the past 30 years. The definition of overweight is an excess of body weight whereas obesity is an excess body fat. A sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity and poor diet are […]
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Father’s Day 2014 is Sunday, June 15. That means it is time to formally thank dad for everything he does for us. It is also time to think about the ideal present for dad this Father’s Day. It can be challenging coming up with a gift for a dad that has everything and is hesitant […]
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I had always praised myself for not being like the other moms around me. I didn’t drive a minivan, I wasn’t interested in helping out with the PTA, I didn’t wear mom jeans, I didn’t take my kids to playdates with other kids in the neighborhood. In my mind, I was still a young mom, […]
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Chicago, Illinois is a great place to visit if you are searching for a quick family getaway that offers fun and excitement. Those who have children are sure to keep them entertained with Chicago’s infinite possibilities that are available year-round. The city and surrounding municipalities also have zoos, museums and other activities that are bound […]
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