Before I had kids, I tried my best not to submit to "Hallmark Holidays." I was the person that would remind everyone that Mother's Day is everyday and we should always show people we love them and not just on Valentine's Day. Now that I have kids of my own, my thinking has changed immensely. I love all these little holidays that make each month special. The kids look forward to making crafts in class and decorating the house to match the theme of ...
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My Husband Took the 30 Day Oral Health Challenge with ProBiora Health
This post is brought to you by ProBiora™Health and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. The statements below have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult your doctor before starting a new regimen. The first thing I notice about people is usually their smile. My teeth aren't perfect, but I've done all I can over the years to protect them from cavities and other issues. My husband, on the other hand, wasn't blessed with a great set of ...
StorageMart is Changing the Way You Look At Self-Storage Facilities
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by StorageMart. When I think of self-storage places, I think of dark, cold, oversized cubicles that hold my items until I need them again. I've had some good and some bad experiences with storing my items, but in general, I don't associate storage facilities with a warm and friendly atmosphere or workers. Until, of course, I learned about StorageMart. StorageMart is trying to break down the ...
Get Your Copy of The Greatest Showman Reimagined Soundtrack!
This post is sponsored by Atlantic Records. All opinions are my own. My girls have been singing a song, This Is Me, since the summer. I didn't know who sang it or where it came from, but after hearing the lyrics my girls belt out, I loved the message of the song. Having three kids, I know the importance of allowing them to be who they really are, without judgements or fitting into a specific mold. Just the other day, my middle girl, at just ...
Avoiding Burnout During the School Year
Thank you Council For Responsible Nutrition for sponsoring this post. I am proud to be one of the 170 million Americans who take dietary supplements each year! As a teacher and a mom to three kids, I am very familiar with the mid-year burnout that often happens with students and teachers. There comes a point, usually sometime in March, where it feels like the day-to-day routine of school, homework, after school activities (and repeat the next ...
Adding a Dog to Our Family’s Budget
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DogChowDifference The kids wore me down. They wanted a dog. The husband wanted a dog. I was outnumbered, and despite the big fight I put up, Cocoa made his way into our home and our hearts. I was specific about what I was looking for in a dog (thinking my standards were well beyond what was possible and we wouldn't ...
Raising Funds with a Silent Auction for Breast Cancer Research
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Breast Cancer Alliance. All opinions and experiences are my own, and the information in this post is not meant to treat or diagnose illnesses. Three years ago my world nearly came crashing down. While I had just had my son and this should have been a happy time, we found out my grandmother, a 20 year breast cancer survivor, broke her hip for the second time and was diagnosed with late ...
3 Month Post-Op, My Microdiscectomy Experience
It's been 3 months since I've had my microdiscectomy. I had initially planned to document my entire journey post spine surgery, but I've been busy doing everything I couldn't do for nearly a year! Just for reference, exactly a year ago I took my family to Disney World and had to be on steroids and pain meds just to get through the trip. I remember crying to my husband as we exited Magic Kingdom for the last time on our trip. I felt it would be ...