I have a problem. A problem that may need help. I am addicted to shopping on Amazon! Seriously there are times when I place 1-2 orders a week. I have been a customer since 2001. And now my teenage girls have caught my Amazon addiction. I am proud of them. They caught an early savings…
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My Brilliant Girls Started High School and They Were on the CBS Chicago News!
I’m VERY late posting this. It has been a very busy summer! But now it’s time…. school has started! My girls are officially in high school. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!! It was enough getting used to being the mother of teenagers, and now I’m the mother of highschoolers! And the boys are entering 6th grade….
3 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Have a Successful School Year
This sponsored guest post is written for School Specialty Inc. How do you help your child get ready for a new year at school? For many families, back to school means getting back into routines that were abandoned during the summer, going through closets to see what clothes fit and what needs to be…
Monitor Your Teens and Help Them #FightScreenAddiction with TeenSafe
Smartphones are a big part of teen’s lives. We give our teens smartphones so that we can keep up with them, so that they can call us in emergencies, and so that they can keep us informed about after school activities. But, as we all know phones have come a long way. They not only…
Get Your Family Moving with Sqord Activity Bands + Giveaway AND Win a Family Trip!
We all know that exercise is important. It keeps our hearts healthy, gives us energy, and helps keep us in shape. Last year before my wedding I was hitting the gym… a lot! I lost weight, I felt better, and I was fairly happy with the results. But since then? Well… let’s just say things…
Fostering Brilliant Kiddie Brains During the Summer
I consider myself a very blessed mom for several reasons. First, I’m one of the lucky moms that can say that I have 2 sets of twins. Next, it worked out *perfectly*…. 2 girls… 2 boys… done! Of course it was not quite that easy. But it is all that matters now. I have 4…