Have you ever seen a car seat installation that makes you cringe? I've seen a few where the seat is so loose that almost any positive protection that the car seat offers with proper install is negated. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the parents. They (hopefully) just didn't realize that the car seat wasn't installed properly! In fact, statistics show that 3 out of 4 (yes, ... Read More
Block Island Organics Natural Mineral Sunscreen (+ Giveaway)
I received Block Island Organics Natural Mineral Sunscreen to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. With Summer now over half over, it's so easy to start slipping on good habits. But being proactive about sun safety is still super important to me. It has to be! The health of my family rests on my diligence. So as I worked on replenishing our sunblock supply to ... Read More
Comparing the Joovy Caboose to the Joovy Ultralight Caboose
Recently I shared my Joovy Caboose review and my Joovy Ultralight Caboose review. Today I'm comparing the Joovy Caboose to the Joovy Ultralight Caboose, so if you're trying to decide between the 2, this is the article for you! As you can see above, these are both good looking strollers! I'm not going to write out my full review of each stroller in this post, you can ... Read More
5 Tips for Successful Swim Lessons With Your Toddler + Giveaway!
Learning to swim is a monumental milestone for parents and their children. It can be an exciting, yet stressful time, especially when you are teaching toddlers. Here are a few tips for making the experience fun and stress free: Pick a reputable individual/organization You want your child to learn under someone who is calm, patient and experienced. Local organizations like ... Read More
Things to Do In and Around Ventura, California
I recently returned from a visit to see my extended family who live on the West Coast. It was the first I had seen many of them in quite a few years. When I was a child, time seemed to pass so slowly. The years between kindergarten through my high school graduation seemed like an eternity. In contrast, the years between my high school graduation and now have been a whirlwind ... Read More
Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids {Over 30 Ideas Your Kids Will Love!}
I've partnered with Carvel for this Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids post. All opinions are my own. Do you have a bucket list? This summer I thought it would be fun to sit down with my kids and together make a huge bucket list of fun things we'd like to do together over the summer. To be honest, we might not get to them all. Some might be carried over for future summers, ... Read More
10 Interesting Sleep Facts – And Why Sleep Matters
This is a sponsored post about why sleep matters on behalf of EarlySense Live. We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about sleep? Ten Interesting Sleep Facts 1 in 4 married couples sleep in separate beds. Sleep experts have discovered a direct link between people’s favorite sleeping positions and their personalities. You can see ... Read More
My Natural Miscarriage Story
When I was in the midst of miscarrying Quinn, I found myself scouring the Internet to find out details of what natural miscarriage was like for other moms. There were a number of moms on forums talking about having a D&C but not too many articles about natural miscarriage at home. Because what I was able to find, I found helpful, I wanted to share my experience as well, in ... Read More
Dole Ultimate Family Road Trip + Giveaway
Cars 3 © 2016 Disney/Pixar. With Summer in full swing, the Fuel Up With Dole Ultimate Family Road Trip Contest is also revving up. Inspired by Disney Pixarʼs Cars 3, residents of the US and Canada are encouraged to enter for an opportunity of a lifetime. One lucky grand prize winning family will be sent on an adventure to explore the open road and the amazing locations along ... Read More
Keep Hydrated this Summer with KRā
I was provided samples of KRā at no cost to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links The hot, humid summers in the Mid-Atlantic region always provide a challenge of keeping hydrated, especially during outdoor activities. This is the first year my son is trying out a full day baseball camp, which is exciting but has me worried about ... Read More
