I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Virgin Mobile. I received a sample device to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. #VirginMobileMom As a parent educator and the mother of 3 children, I’ve been very cautious in my children’s cell phone use. It’s important for parents to be…
I enjoy sharing a small gift with a friend or family member to let them know I’m thinking of them. With this being breast cancer awareness month, I have girl power on the brain and wanted to share an easy DIY notepad with a couple of my girlfriends to let them know I care about them….
This post is sponsored by Hillshire Brands and Mom It Forward. Although I received compensation, all opinions are my own. One of the best things about moving around with the military is sampling food in different parts of the country and the world. While stationed in the South, I learned that I really, really like…
Originally published on October 14, 2014 and updated July 19, 2019. non-candy halloween treats Make these fun non-candy Halloween treats with kids. Several years ago we had friends with children who had peanut allergies. I learned how complicated and disappointing Halloween can be for children with peanut allergies. It also occurred to me that much…
As I’m crafting and getting ready for Halloween this year, I keep coming back to mummys. Not sure why, but it may be those googly eyes (googly eyes are just too fun). My friend, J., and I whipped these adorable scrap buster mummy treats at our last crafting date using my stash of paper scraps. I’m…
This post is sponsored by WaterWipes and Mommy Bag Marketing. Although I received product and financial compensation, all opinions are entirely my own. #WaterWipes It’s been over 2 weeks since I sent my oldest baby her first care package of her first year at college. In an effort to keep busy and not think too much…
Make this adorable diy cup sleeve from a recycled sweater. Gift it together with a gift card to a local coffee shop. It makes a great gift and is perfect for breast cancer awareness month.
I always stock up on school supplies during the back-to-school sales. This year I picked up a bunch of pencil cases for $.25. I wished I’d gotten more. In the past, I’ve put them, filled with school supplies, in care packages like Operation Christmas Child. This year when I saw the bright colors, I knew…
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Smithfield, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemedia #GoAllNatural http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH Now that the kiddos are back in school, my family is in the process of getting back to our routine. We try to eat dinner together every night as a family. …
I’m a mom of 3, a parent educator and a mom blogger (oh, and my friends call me “Safety Susan”). I’ve been concerned about my children’s safety since before they were born. When they were young, safety meant safe car seats and toys. Now that my children are in the tween and teen years, safety includes making safe…