This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you or your kids have a vision board? One of the things that really helped me focus and reach some big goals over the last few years, has been…
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What You Should Know About Parenting Teens
Do you have certain moments in your life that you will never forget? One of those moments was when the nurse brought my son into me hours after I gave birth to him. That was almost 15 years ago now… Remember how I told you before about that blinking problem I have (you can read…
Why I Believe The Future Is Bright
Thank you Allstate for sponsoring this post. I chose to write this post because doing good in local communities is at Allstate’s core. Do you think the future has good hearts? Allstate believes in youth empowerment, and as the parent of two kids, I agree. I support their mission of inspiring and empowering the next…
Traditions Made New With The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My favorite things about the holiday season are the simple traditions my family and I have created. To kick off the season we decorate the tree together while listening to…
19 Cool Holiday Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
I can’t believe I am saying this but the holiday and New Year will be arriving very soon. Maybe its just me, but I feel like this year has just flown right on by. When it comes to holiday gift giving in our house we are usually big proponents of giving more experience type of gifts. We…
5 Simple Ways To Teach Your Teen Good Habits
Do you remember what it was like to be a teen? Well I thought I did until I became the parent of one. My son is 14 years old now and I am quickly being reminded about all the many changes that happen during these years. Thanks to Rainbow Light for partnering with me on…
Guess What Happened When I Traveled With My Teen?
Have you ever traveled with only one of your kids? One of my favorite ways to travel is to take one-on-one trips with my kids. I love the quality time, experience and creating unique memories together. I recently traveled with my 14 year old son to Amsterdam for a few days, and guess what happened…
9 Tips For When You Don’t Travel With Kids
For as much as I love to travel with my family, I have also grown to really like traveling solo. I’ll never forget the first time I had to travel on my own. I was 23 years old, a single mom and started a new job that required me to travel. Back then even the…
The Best Ways You Can Practice Medication Safety
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #LICDrugDisposal Do you know that Saturday, October 27th is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day? Hearing that got me thinking about the massive opioid crisis that plagues many families. Sometimes when unused or expired medications are disposed of the…
How To Prepare For The Teenage Dating Stage
Friends, I know I have shared with you before the importance of not blinking when you are a parent, but I myself have made this mistake yet again. I blinked and now the boy who made me a Mom over 14 years ago is in high school and has also entered the teenage dating stage….