This post is sponsored by T-Mobile. Recently, my kids and I have been having a running conversation about First Responders and their role in our community–and our life. This has helped reduce anxiety, on their part and mine–and it’s actually come in handy. I was inspired to write this conversation because of my partner, T-Mobile,…
How I’m Teaching My Kids About Giving Tuesday
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This post is sponsored by T-Mobile. Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to work out plans for the holidays–and one of my favorite ways to do that is by teaching my kids about Giving Tuesday, setting them on a path for giving throughout the holiday season. I was inspired to write this conversation because of…
How to Make an Easy Witch’s Fairy House
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Full disclosure: I was provided materials from Blick Art Materials to make my easy witch’s fairy house. All opinions are my own. I recently decided that I’m in love with those little fairy houses you see and thought it would be fun to make an Easy Witch’s Fairy House for Halloween! It turned out to…
Mummy Macarons a Fun Halloween Dessert!
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I kind of got all sorts of crazy this weekend and made mummy macarons instead of “regular” halloween cookies (whatever that is) and now I’m OBSESSED! Seriously, these are ridiculously easy to make and they’re stunning. STUNNING. But, the thing is, they do disappear pretty quickly. It’s a mystery around our house, but I’m pretty…
Scam Call Nightmare – What to Do When Being Scammed
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I’ve lived through a Scam Call Nightmare and now I know What to Do When Being Scammed–do you? I have 3 Easy Scam-Ending Tips that you’ve got to check out. Look, its happens to the best of us. And the worst of us. Every single one of us. Unless you’ve been living under a rock…
3 Super-Easy Ways to Explore STEM with Preschoolers
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are the parent of a preschooler, you know that it’s important to help them develop a strong STEM base at a young age. It’s a way of thinking about the world that…
Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
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Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments are the funniest creation I swear! They smell so darn good all through your home. It’s like the smell of Christmas or fresh baked apple pie. They are so simple and so fun for the kids. These ornaments are the perfect hands on project. And guess what if they eat it, it…
4 Easy Ways to Teach Leadership to Preschoolers
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have a preschooler, you know that it’s important to teach leadership at a young age. It’s a skill they’ll need to possess, from day one all the way through the rest of…
5 Unusual Signs Your Kid Needs to See a Doctor Fast
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This post is sponsored by CareNow and SHE Media. First, let me be very clear: I am not a doctor. And I’m not dispensing medical advice. I’m telling you some of the 5 Unusual Signs Your Kid Needs to See a Doctor Fast that I have had personally experienced in the short time I’ve been…
5 Easy Activities to Foster Empathy in Preschoolers
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I’ve come up with 5 Easy Activities to Foster Empathy in Preschoolers because I feel this is an important skill even small children need to practice so they can grow up into the world’s changemakers of tomorrow. And you know what inspired me to share this? T-Mobile’s Changemaker Challenge with their partner, Ashokha. Well, first,…
10 Mistakes People Make at Disney
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Inside: If you’re planning a Disney vacation, you need to know these 10 Mistakes People Make at Disney. It will not only save you money, but also time and stress. When you are visiting a place like Disney World you’re forking out a ton of money so, of course you want to ensure that you get…
How Much Does Food Cost at Disney World?
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Inside: When I was sitting down to plan our trip to Disney World, one of the biggest challenges that came to mind was: How Much Does Food Cost at Disney World? Here’s the details and how to save. One of the biggest things about planning a Disney vacation is figuring out how much to budget for…
10 Ways to Destress Your Birthing Day
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This post is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Medical City Healthcare Women’s Services and We Deliver Dreams. All opinions are my own. Let’s get real here for a minute. My youngest daughter’s birthday was recently and, frankly, I’ve been missing that whole baby thing something awful. But you know what I don’t miss? The…
Bloody Cupcakes
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Despite the fact that’s its summer, I’m making Bloody Cupcakes because I just really miss Halloween. Using fake edible blood, a yummy cupcake and a spoon, I think I succeeded nicely! Ok. I know it’s not anywhere near Halloween and I have no excuse to do anything quite so silly as blood-covered cupcakes, but I just…
Harry Potter Butterbeer Body Scrub
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Dude, this Harry Potter Butterbeer Body Scrub is so fabulous smelling and perfect for getting summer-ready legs, I may never get out of the tub! Oh, my Potter! This is the most yummy butterbeer sugar scrub recipe EVER! I was just playing around with scent combinations and I literally stumbled across the most yummy butterbeer flavor–and…
20 Reasons Parents Hate Arts, Crafts, and STEM Activities
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These 20 mistakes parents make with arts, crafts, and STEM activities are easily correctable and, frankly, part of why parents hate doing these activities so much. Yes, we know arts, crafts, and especially STEM activities are great for our child’s development both academically and socially. It doesn’t matter how much good research we have found about…
