Did you know that domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women in her lifetime? That’s more women than breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer combined. Yet very few Americans ever talk about domestic violence The Allstate Foundation, through the Purple Purse Challenge, is making it easier to talk about domestic abuse and the financial…
The air had just a slightest crispness to it this morning and memories flooded my mind with fall days past. Cool air, leaves falling, warm drinks by hot fires and fresh fall baked goods, these are the scents that bring me joy for the coming fall season. The Febreze Home Harvest Collection takes all of…
Maternity Fashion is probably my favorite type of fashion. You really get to emphasize your growing belly and it’s just fun. After 3 pregnancies some of my maternity clothes are long past being “in style” and are actually wearing out so I’m indulging in a few new fashionable maternity pieces this time around. I just…
Reach toothbrush brand has two newly designed toothbrushes, the Reach Complete Care Triple Angle and Reach Complete Care Triple Angle Floss toothbrush. Both Reach Complete Care Triple Angle toothbrush features a patent pending Triple Angle technology which cleans at three different angles – left, right and straight. The Triple Angle Pro has multi-level diamond bristles…
My boys love raisins, they eat them almost every day. They are the perfect on-the-go, healthy snack. I often pack raisins in Jude’s school lunch. Occasionally I will make a fun after-school treat, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Ingredients Directions In a large bowl cream butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla In a separate bowl whisk…
My long hair is a pain to brush, especially when it’s wet. I recently tried The Wet Brush and was shocked at how well the Wet Brush was able to comb through stubborn knots and tangles. The Wet Brush’s Intelliflex bristles make for easy and pain free de-tangling. And of course the Wet Brush isn’t…
After what seemed like weeks of constant rain I noticed that my children were becoming restless. They got bored easily, couldn’t maintain focus on a task for very long and were generally more grumpy. You see, we’d been watching a lot of television and their little bodies and brains were simultaneously under and over stimulated….
With the advancement of technology comes to loss of important skills like handwriting. I know I spend a lot more time typing on a computer than I do actually writing out things with paper and pen. I think handwriting is a very important skill that needs to be taught to all children. Many children spend…
I pack a bottle of water for Jude’s school lunch everyday. It’s not only economical but better for him than most sugary juice box drinks. I know he enjoys juice boxes so I decided to give the new Tum-E Yummies Kids Water Enhancers a try. The New Tum-E Yummies Kids Water Enhancers have no sugar,…
I spend a good deal of money on back-to-school items. From notebooks and pens to school uniforms and shoes I would hate to have to replace things because they were misplaced. Labeling your child’s school possessions at least gives misplaced items a fighting chance to be reunited with their owner which is why I label…
VTech has a fun new interactive watch called the Kidizoom Smartwatch. The Kidizoom Smartwatch is a great way for kids to learn how to tell time and have interactive fun strapped right to their arm. The watch is designed for kids ages 4 and up and is super easy to use. Features of the Kidizoom…