There was jubilation in my house when I told my kids that I was doing a sponsored post for Post-it Brand and 3M but it quickly shifted into a battle zone. “I want the Post-it notes,” chimed my son. “I need the Post-it notes for school,” claimed PickyKidPix. “Don’t touch that package until I blog,” I…
My kids have been playing club sports for a few years now. When I meet parents on the sidelines (especially from other teams), I get the impression that their intensity reflects a belief that sports are a ticket to college. It could be that it’s their golden ticket into college, but I hope it’s not…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. Nothing makes our amazing Physical Education teacher, Mr. Gary Nye, at my son’s elementary school happier than to know that kids are staying physically active. He embodies a Fitness for Life philosophy. In my last…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick®. The opinions and text are all mine. When I went away to college thirty-two years ago, I lugged a typewriter and a suitcase to go off to a college that I had never visited before. Luckily, I had a childhood friend, Natalie, who…
It’s not easy when your best friend moves away. I found three picture books that might help a child in this dilemma but I’d love to add more books to this list. What am I missing? Thanks for your help! 11 Books for Kids When Their Best Friend Moves Away Sourgrass by Hope Lim,…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wet Ones® + Pepperidge Farm® . The opinions and text are all mine. My son eats Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish Crackers crackers every single day for lunch and snack. He doesn’t ever seem to get tired of them. He likes all the different flavors but…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills®. The opinions and text are all mine. We have the most amazing Physical Education teacher at my son’s elementary school, Mr. Gary Nye. He makes P.E. fun for everyone. Every year, we save General Mills® Box Tops because he wanted to add a climbing…