I am sharing this on behalf of a Bloggin’ Mamas Social Good campaign. I am not being compensated for this post. This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Mazda Motorsports, National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), U-Haul and the Ad Council announced the high school and college winners of…
The Seconds in Our Days
As my children get older I realize more and more that the seconds in our days matter tremendously. Life is so rushed, not just for moms, but for everyone in general. We lose sight of what matters, even when its right in front of us. I’ve noticed lately that my son will ask me…
How to Help Your Child Improve in School
My son went into the 2nd grade struggling with his academics. Especially Reading and comprehension. Here are some tips that helped my child improve in school. First grade was extremely difficult for the both of us. As my first born, I was the mom of a first grader for the first time and the…
How To Sneak in Some Aromatherapy While Cleaning
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MiFabuloso #CollectiveBias How does cleaning while sneaking in some aromatherapy sound to you? I do it with Fabuloso® Multipurpose Cleaner Lavender Scent. This all purporse, affordable, easy-on-the-nose cleaner is one of my favorite cleaning products. You can find it…
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device at Lee Schools
Did you hear that Lee County Schools are allowing you to BYOD for the 2015-2016 school year? The idea is that by allowing children to Bring their own device, it will allow your elementary kids to incorporate their electronic devices into the learning process. Our Elementary school’s PTO team recently had a meeting where they explained…
The Joy and Pain of Children
You guys are my biggest joys and also at times my biggest pains. You play together more often than not, it’s ridiculous how much you crack each other up. Sometimes it drives me crazy, makes me mad! I feel my head pounding from your screeches and wales. I don’t get what’s so funny, you’re…
Why I Left Church Before Mass Ended
I’m gonna keep it real with you guys. It was Easter, so I took my kids to church. We don’t go regularly, but my kids do have a solid foundation in terms of our family’s faith in Jesus and God, and all that we believe in. You may or may not agree, but I…
5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Having a Guestless Kids Party
Have you noticed lately stories about kids who didn’t have anyone RSVP to their party and celebrities or the community come to the rescue so they wouldn’t have a guestless kids party? That is so nice, right? Then there was the lady in the U.K. who billed another child for not coming to her…
My Daughter Compared Herself to Cinderella
My 5 year old daughter is a complex little person. She is sweet and loyal, she’s affectionate and tough, she stands her ground. In lot’s of ways she’s a lot like me. My 8 year old son is hilarious and silly, goofy and protective. He is affectionate but you have to ask him for…
Guess What My 2nd Grader Packed for Lunch
Most of our mornings are rushed and hectic. No matter how hard we try, we are just not morning people! I ask my kids to help out, even if in small ways, when they can. Like asking my son to pack his lunch box on days he will stay for the after school program. Usually there is…