Whenever I pick my my kids up from school, I generally ask about their day. They are not usually the most elaborate communicators!  However, it’s important to engage with our children at any age, and to keep the lines of communication open.  I don’t ask my son […]

Last year was a heavy business travel year for me and it could have easily wrecked my fitness goals and workout routines if I didn’t have a plan to succeed. You may be surprised to hear me say that traveling for business (or pleasure) can be […]

When your little one finally begins to really move around, one of the best things that you can do for him or her is to get a ride-on toy. Not only does it help them practice their all-important gross motor skills, but it also allows for some independence and freedom. (Or at least the illusion of it!) But mostly, a ride-on toy is just plain fun.

Board games can be a great way to bond as a family, and they have many benefits for toddlers and preschoolers. They can learn social-emotional skills like taking turns, helping others, and working together. There are many games these days that don’t require competition between family […]

Perhaps one of my favorite substances of all time is activated charcoal!  It is such a versatile product and works magic on anything from stopping the stomach bug, to cleaning your pores to whitening your teeth, and even stops bodily odor.  Activated charcoal pulls toxins […]

Kids gravitate toward water. They are fascinated by it and endlessly entertained with the many forms of play it can satisfy. No matter what the weather is, my kids will find water when they are playing outside and pour, splash, and float. Even in the middle of winter on the playground.

I am really happy to work with our sponsor, Basic Invite, today to share this information with you!As a busy mom of 3 I often find that there is just not enough time in the day at the end of the year.  Between Christmas parties, […]

If your kids are anything like mine, they are constantly asking to take pictures on your phone. However, loaning them my phone is not always a good idea. One time I did let my son take pictures at a birthday party and he dropped it on the pavement. It never worked again.

Two things I dislike the most are harmful chemicals being used on my family and disease-carrying bugs!  I was over the moon ecstatic when I discovered all-natural essential oil recipes that can repel these harmful creatures and protect my family from toxins.  Make sure that […]

Sea Dreams SootherSleep is so important to me and that first year of life can be exhausting. Anything that helps to get your baby to self soothe and sleep longer is totally worth it! The Baby Einstein Sea Dream Soother was one of those lifesavers […]