Tips For Choosing A College From A Mom Who Survived #JourneytoCollege

I survived my son’s  journey to college and lived to tell about it. You can too. I have thought about writing up a post with tips for parents because the journey to college is a stressful one if you aren’t ready. Start talking early.  I find that the discussion about college can happen as early as grade[…]

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The Beatrix Girls Dolls are a Pop-Star Band With Real Music

This is a sponsored post. If you have girls, you have a lot of dolls, but I’ll bet you don’t have dolls that are in a pop-star bad and have real music on iTunes? That is why I was attracted to The Beatrix Girls dolls. My 10-year-old LOVES music and these dolls are a great[…]

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Little Scholar Android Tablet Built Tough For Kids #AD

This is a sponsored post. Finding an affordable learning tablet to withstand young kids isn’t easy. You want to feel safe handing your 4-year-old a tablet AND you want them to use the tablet for learning. Screen time is valuable if you give your kids the right tools. The Little Scholar Android tablet by School[…]

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Jif To Go Dippers Are Perfect Snack for On The Go #MC #Sponsored

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Jif To Go Dippers. I received a sample to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. Eating on the go is a big deal in our house. We always seem to be eating on the go. Eating between school and dance or[…]

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Sparky App Helps Kids Learn Fire Safety #Spon

This is a sponsored post. Every October during Fire Prevention Week, I’m transported back to Brookfield, WI where I grew up. I can remember standing outside Swanson Elementary School with all the fire trucks lined up and learning about fire prevention. Stop, Drop & Roll!! I still remember. Fire prevention has always been important to[…]

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Walmart’s Fights Hunger. Spark Change. Twitter Party 9/30 #HungerAction #Vote2FightHunger

This is a sponsored post. Walmart is helping to fight hunger with the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. I am honored to share the campaign with you and give you the details for the Twitter party. I’m going to start with this really quick 20 second video because hearing about kids being hungry is what[…]

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Can You Tame the Zoomer Dino, Your Pet Dinosaur? #ZoomerDino #Spon

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Zoomer. The opinions and text are all mine. A Zoomer Dino is a robotic dinosaur toy named Boomer that starts out as a wild beast. You have to learn to tame the wild beast and try to control him. He seems to have a[…]

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How to Talk to Your Younger Kids About Underage Drinking #GrabTheGoodies

This is a sponsored post. Have you discussed underage drinking with your young kids? As the mother of an 18-year-old, I know how important it is to lay a good foundation. We have discussed drinking alcohol with our kids since they were very young. You may think you have many years before you need to[…]

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