This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Clean Label Project. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Last week I had a conversation with another parent in the school office. I was picking up my sick child early, and he was picking his daughter up to go to her scheduled doctor appointment for a well-visit. He asked my opinion on a specific vaccine, and I was hesitant to tell him what ...
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Super Easy Halloween Caramel Apples With the Kids
Candy apples are my all-time fall favorite. I love the sticky sweet coating on my favorite Granny Smith Apple. It wasn't until my oldest came along that I started liking caramel apples. I was never a big caramel lover, but coated on top of a tart apple, caramel is perfection! This fun treat is easy to make and kids will love to help. You can change the colors or toppings to suit your taste buds. [recipe] ...
Over The Counter Relief for Eczema
I try to ignore my eczema. I've suffered from eczema since I was 8 years old. I remember my feet being so itchy I would rub them against that ugly brown carpet my mom had in my room. The friction would create a rug burn on my foot that would create a temporary relief of my symptoms. Of course, this led to an infection and my mother searching for answers and relief. She took me to a highly regarded dermatologist in the city who prescribed a myriad ...
An Unlikely Travel Companion
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PeriodConfidence #TryTheDivaCup #CollectiveBias A few weeks ago I took my family on an unforgettable vacation to Disney world. While I’ve had this trip planned since April without them having a clue. As each of their friends took vacations to Disney World, they asked when it would be their turn to go too, but I had to keep a straight face ...
Know the Facts about Respiratory Syncytial Virus
This post was sponsored as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Virus season is officially upon us. As I type this, my little guy is on his 3rd virus in 3 weeks. He has a 2-day reprieve and then gets sick again. Just based on this month, I’m thinking this year will be a bad one for us, as it seems we can’t catch a break. It reminds me of all three of my kids’ baby ...
Traditional Greek Pastichio Recipe
Growing up Greek-American, I was introduced to a myriad of foods from my culture that many people would only find in a Greek restaurant. Regardless of how much labor went into a meal, my mother prepared these recipes effortlessly and without looking back on a recipe book. Getting a recipe out of her is nearly impossible, but after watching her make pastichio a few times and writing down the ingredients she used, I was able to make a traditional ...
Does DynaTrap Work to Rid Mosquitos?
I've posted in the past about my issues with enjoying my backyard to the fullest due to pesky mosquitos. Even today, a cooler, almost-fall day, I was sitting outside with my kids and mosquitos swarmed around, looking for a perfect place to perch and attack. My son, my oldest daughter, and myself are always the victims. We seem to get attacked by mosquitos even when we don't see them, and soon after we are bit we react with bright red circles that ...
Get Moving With PJ Masks Musical Instruments by First Act
Disclosure: Products provided for inclusion. All opinions are my own. I always wondered if babies and children are musically inclined from birth. It seems that from their earliest days they respond to music and so many companies have marketed on the soothing aspects of sound. As babies learn to steady themselves on their feet, they will often bounce to a beat of music. It's so interesting how music becomes a big part of our lives from the very ...