Disclosure- this post contains affiliate links While summer time is all about being outdoors and enjoying the sunshine, there will be, no doubt, a few days where we will be laying low and enjoying some family movie time. Summer in NYC can be pleasant, or it can be way too hot to get out, or thunderstorms that last for hours. I welcome these days as much as I welcome the sunshine, because we get to hang out at home, truly relax, and spend ...
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An Awesome Summer Giveaway from Simplay3!
This giveaway is sponsored by Simplay3. All opinions are my own. Summertime is here and we have an awesome giveaway to fill your backyard with some cool new toys your kids will love! Keep reading to find out all about Simplay3! Who is Simplay3? When it comes to outdoor play and versatile home products, Simplay3 has you covered. With their new lines of children's products, StyleMaster mailboxes, and home products, you're bound to find ...
You Can Have a Doctor in Your Pocket with Doctor On Demand
Everyone I've spoken to in the past two weeks has mentioned their children catching colds lately. It seems that spring has sprung and so have cases of strep throat in our school. Since my oldest has had her tonsils out in October, strep hasn't invaded our home but we've had our bouts of other viral activity in here. From the flu to bronchitis, my kids have had their share of illnesses- but a few days ago after my little guy received a viral ...
A Different Type of Latch With Chicco
Disclosure- product provided for review. All opinions are my own. We have lots of babies being born to the A Time Out for Mommy family! A few weeks ago I told you all about how one of our writers, Zoe, was getting ready for baby #2. Well, her baby is here and her big sister is super excited! We threw a baby sprinkle to celebrate the impending arrival before the big day and while she already had some items from her first child, she ...
Best Sunscreens 2017
Post contains affiliate links. A few days ago we told you about the worst-scoring sunscreens according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). There are only a handful of sunscreens I trust to keep my children safe, all of which have low scores according to the EWG. I've shared the entire list of the safest sunscreens of 2017 for kids below, but I will point out the ones I've personally tried as well and tell you more about ...
On the go Breakfast with Entenmann’s Little Bites
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Entenmann's. All opinions are my own Thankfully our busy mornings on the go are coming to a pause for summer. Our grab and go breakfasts happen more often than I care to admit, and our sit-down homemade breakfasts happen only on the weekends. We have dinner together each night, so I know that makes up for it, but in the meantime I'm counting down the days until we can have lazy mornings and lounge a little ...
How children are affected by what they see and read on the news
It’s no secret that bad news is everywhere. We see it at the grocery checkout, on social media, and even when we turn on the television. Today, it feels as if all news is bad and we live in a frightening world. Whether it is politics or violence, images and stories greet us every day that easily overwhelms us and we are adults. Now, imagine trying to make sense of the tragedies, wars, terrorism, and political mudslinging ...
14 of the Worst Sunscreens for Babies and Kids
The Environmental Working Group has compiled a list of the 14 worst sunscreens to use on your children. With sunny days up ahead, make sure they are appropriately protected with safe ingredients. You can also find a list of the best sunscreens for kids on ewg.org. For more information about how to stay safe in the sun, visit EWG’s Sun Safety Campaign. The 14 Worst-Scoring Sunscreens for Babies and Kids Sun safety is a ...