Do people ever ask what you are? My biracial children and I get that question fairly often and we are tired. People have always questioned what I am. Maybe because I look more like my Dad, including the light eyes, having lighter skin, and when I was younger I had curly hair. Want to…
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How To Help Prevent A Medicine Overdose
This post is brought to you by the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition’s Know Your Dose campaign and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. One of the main reasons I dread wintertime is because in my home it usually means colds, coughing and maybe even the flu. This year especially hit my family hard when both…
What My Family Replaced Holiday Cards With
The holiday season is here and each year it sneaks up on me faster and faster. Halloween wasn’t over yet and I was already hearing Christmas music, seeing holiday decor and festive clothing in many of the stores. One thing I dislike about the holidays is they often seem so rushed. This can stress people out, which doesn’t…
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 My Teen Reminded Me Kindness Matters Then and Now
Thank you to the Center For Parent and Teen Communication for sponsoring this post. All thoughts, opinions and stories are my own. How My Teen Reminded Me Kindness Matters Then and Now Then I remember when you were little and I proudly watched as you would share with the other kids without me having to…
Please Stop Saying You Think We Have A Weird Family
Have you read about why my husband has to share me with another man? Then you are already familiar with my family’s unique dynamics. For many people who meet us and learn of our situation there are sometime whispers, questions and even some negative comments. More recently I have heard the comment that we have…
Why HealthPlan USA is a Parent’s Best Friend
I am in partnership with HealthPlan USA and they have provided me with compensation for this campaign. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Recently I shared with you about something that helps me smile more and worry less, especially when it comes to my family’s orthodontic care, called HealthPlan USA. Between me recently…