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 ...
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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 ...
Playmobile Explorers offers Their Hidden Temple with T Rex for hours of fun
In our household, pretend play is highly regarded. I think it's so important for kids to use their imaginations and it's always interesting to hear the story lines they come up with when given toys. Some of our favorite creative and pretend play toys comes from Playmobil, who produces quality toys that last for many years. Our latest set from Playmobil is the Playmobil Explorers Hidden Temple with T-Rex. I knew my little guy would love this set, ...
Home Security Has Never Been Easier!
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Home security has been a constant discussion between my husband and I. We have installed a home alarm system, and have been exploring our options when it comes to video surveillance for our home. We wanted the capability to easily monitor our home when we are away, as well as have a high-quality camera that can easily identify any issues going on around our home. ...
Costco Makes it Easy to Earn Box Top Money for Your School!
Disclosure: I receive monetary compensation from General Mills in exchange for my endorsement of Box Tops For Education. After spending two years on the PTA board of my daughter's school, I've learned the importance of all the fundraising efforts. Without fundraising, our students wouldn't have access to many things, like events and even necessities. Last year, our PTA was able to raise enough money for the school to receive new ...
Treating Frequent Heartburn with Over The Counter Products
Disclosure: This post is not meant to treat or diagnose any illness. Please speak with your doctor before starting a new dietary regimen or any new medications. All opinions are my own. This post was sponsored by Mirum. Heartburn has been an issue in my life since I reached adulthood. The crazy thing is, initially I didn't even know my symptoms were attributed to heartburn. I visited my doctor because I was constantly nauseous and my throat ...