Last month the Miami Dolphins, in partnership with USA Football’s national initiative of Heads Up Football, and DE Olivier Vernon hosted their second annual Mom’s Clinic. The free clinic included information about nutrition including healthy snacks, heat and hydration, and equipment fitting. It concluded with interactive drills that showed proper Heads Up Football tackling techniques. I Read Post
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Party Planning Tips
Ever wondered how people throw those Pinterest perfect parties but don’t break the bank? I always try, and have great intentions to throw simple, homemade, and cheap parties….but inevitably always end up spending way too much time, effort, and dinero! (Exhibits A & B) But recently I was introduced to a party planning expert, and was Read Post
Top 5 Easy Chores For Kids
Disclaimer: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, however all opinions are 100% mine! #PalmoliveMultiSurface #CollectiveBias It’s clean up time! Spring has sprung and who isn’t in the mood to start (or finish) their spring cleaning?! But mom and dad aren’t the only ones who have responsibilities around the house. Our Read Post
Things Kids Say: The Science Edition
Last week was Spring Break for us and boy were the kids getting stir crazy! The little one came down with a fever and cough which derailed our plans for everyday fun. I took as much of the week off as I could from work and this blog, (did you miss me?!) and we tried to hit as many Read Post
5 Things Frozen Has REALLY Taught Our Kids
I was so excited this week…we had a 30 minute drive and I popped in Frozen and both girls groaned…”I’m tired of this movie!” (Hurray, no more Frozen!) Then I realized we are going to see Cinderella with the new Frozen short soon, and Frozen 2 was announced yesterday. No parents, we can’t avoid it, Disney’s Read Post
Top 5 Healthy Snacks for Women On the Go
How many times has this happened to you? You are late for work, or driving your kids to school and while racing out the door you forget to eat breakfast. You slam down a cup of coffee and feel full enough, but an hour later your tummy grumbles and you groan. Or you pack your children’s Read Post
The 5 Best Parenting Books for Babies & Beyond
Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of two of these books to review and this post may contain affiliate links. But I wouldn’t write about them if I didn’t love them! If you purchase anything I may get a small commission, but I still can’t afford the Louis Vuitton bag I want desperately… With our first child Read Post
Things Kids Say: The Super Bowl
I wasn’t going to let them stay up, it was a school night after all, and I’m a stickler for bedtime. But as I heard the girls singing in their beds and there were only 2:00 left to play in the half, I decided to break the rules. Katy Perry is their favorite after all! But of Read Post
Homemade Valentine’s Playdough
Looking for an easy after school activity for your kids? Why not whip up some homemade playdough? It smells sooooo much nicer than the store bought variety, and feels silky smooth in your hands. I first tried my hand at making this last year for our daughter’s Frozen birthday party, and it was a hit. Read Post
Things Kids Say: Boys, Booty, & Beyond
Aaaaah, the holidays. What is it about Santa, the elves, and all the holiday chaos that brings out the silly and impetuous questions? Recently our now three year old started preschool, and has been learning a great deal about Christmas. And our oldest daughter in Kindergarten has unfortunately been learning about boys. So here are some Read Post
My Favorite Things to Wear to Work
Disclosure: I was sent products to facilitate reviews for this post – all opinions are my own, and I have a lot of them! I admit it, I would much rather live in fashion mom-landia than get all dolled up for work. But since I work part time in television, fake eyelashes, sky high heels, Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: Top Winter Reads for Kids
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.[/dropshadowbox] Though the temps are still warm down here in South Florida, with the holidays almost here it feels like it’s time to teach about winter. Our girls have never seen snow, but desperately want to build a snowman. Largely in part Read Post