Disclosure: This post brought to you by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Walking through the grocery store yesterday, I saw it and it stopped me right in my tracks. The seasonal aisle was packed full of pumpkin spice and apple treats. You know what that means? That means that autumn is almost here. Soon the leaves will change color and then in fall, the air will become cooler and the kids will be back to school.At that point, it would seem that … [Read more...]
Halloween Candy Buffet
Halloween Candy Buffet Halloween means candy! Spooky, creepy, funny, delicious, candy! Your Halloween celebration is sure to be a big hit with a DIY candy buffet. Let us help you design the candy buffet of the season. Your Theme Of course your theme is Halloween, so your colors will incorporate orange, yellow, brown, and a touch of green. The candy choices are traditional or specialty. There are many ghoulish candy choices for … [Read more...]
It’s Moving Day: Strategies to Turn Your Kids Into Happy Helpers
It’s Moving Day: Strategies to Turn Your Kids Into Happy Helpers Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do and when you add children into the mix, it can become a bit of a nightmare. However, moving should be a rewarding and exciting experience for the entire family, and with a few simple strategies, there’s no reason why it can’t be. As with everything, a little bit of planning goes a long way, and if you can do … [Read more...]
Bacon and Baseball the Perfect Combination #FarmlandBaconDay
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This post brought to you by Farmland. All opinions are my own. Sports fans in Kansas City are true blue when it comes to the KC Royals. Heading to the entrance of the ballpark you can feel the electricity and the good vibes in the air. The lines were long and the sun was strong, but every person we ran into was cheerful and excited for the evenings festivities. September 3, 2016 the game was a little extra special because it was Bacon … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Best Date Ever #BestDateEver
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We were given an Applebee’s gift card to cover our dinner. All opinions are our own. With school under way, my oldest son and his girl friend are already under a good amount of stress. That's why I decided to send them to Applebee's for a relaxing "Best Date Ever" experience. I was going to give a quick overview of their meal... but my son surprised me with a small review in his own words! Service was great! The host was very welcoming and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Carpet From A Toddler
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5 Ways to Protect Your Carpet From A Toddler If your toddler is changing your life for the second time since they were born you may be wondering what else you need to prepare for in the future. Maybe you are in the process of toddler proofing your house and if you are, don’t forget one very important part of your house that needs some attention, your carpet. Chair mats/splat mat If the main eating area in your house is on a carpeted floor, … [Read more...]
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen Being a parent is a joy and sometimes a trial at the same time. Particularly if you’ve got a teen who’s going through a rough patch. You’d think that being a doctor yourself would give you a leg up on dealing with a son or daughter who is getting awful grades, being disruptive in class, and wreaking havoc on the family dynamic at home. But whether the behavior is caused … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cup Blondies Recipe
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Peanut Butter Cup Blondies Recipe My favorite cookie of all time are chocolate chip bar cookies. It's like a nice meld of cookies and cake. I am also a sucker for anything peanut butter cup. Put peanut butter cups and cookies together... pure bliss. You will need: 1 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Butter softened 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp Milk 1 tsp Vanilla 1 cup Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/8 tsp Salt 10 oz … [Read more...]
Help Support Teachers & Students and enter the Staples for Students Sweepstakes #StaplesForStudents
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Staples. Did you know that an estimated 99.5* percent of all public school teachers use their own money to equip their classrooms, frequently at a cost of more than $400 per year?! (*statistic from the Education Market Association) That number is crazy high. Teachers are the backbone of everything. They teach our children and our children are our future. They are already paid less than I think they should … [Read more...]
Target Pharmacy Is Now CVS Pharmacy
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by CVS. All opinions remain my own. My days are always jam packed. Today I feel like I haven't stopped moving. I got the kids up and dressed, fed them breakfast and got them off to school. I had lots on my list to accomplish for the day. I needed to grab Emma a fall jacket, do some grocery shopping, get cat food and pick up a prescription. Just looking at my list made me tired. Then I remembered, I can get … [Read more...]
