The expectation gap is a very real thing when it comes to parenting. As parents, we expect our children to be able to do things that they just are capable of, and I'm just as guilty as anyone else. It isn't that we are parenting cyborgs with no emotion or care as to what our children can actually do. Rather, it's a lack of understanding about what the minds of … [Read more...]
Motherhood – The Biggest Challenges of the Best Job!
*This is a sponsored post with Nioxin and One 2 One Network. All opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.* Motherhood is absolutely all it's cracked up to be. It's so much fun for me to watch my babies grow. I love helping them learn new things and watching them learn how to tackle things all on their own. I am watching tiny humans grow into … [Read more...]
Pregnant Moms- Viactiv® Calcium Soft Chews to the Rescue! #ViactivBabyBump
*I received Viactiv products and compensation for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.* Did you know that women need 1000 mg of daily calcium to meet recommended daily requirements? As a mom of three small children, I always tried to do the best thing possible health-wise for my kids. When I was pregnant, I always made sure to … [Read more...]
Why You Should See ‘He Named Me Malala’ in the Movies?! #withMalala
*I am sharing with The Motherhood on this post.* Every year a couple of movies come out that are unbelievable feel good movies. On of those movies is called He Named Me Malala. This movie showcases the critical message about the importance of girls’ education and Malala’s powerful story as a force for good! Here is the official … [Read more...]
Join the SPLENDA® #SweetSwaps Twitter Party 8/6 Noon- 1 pm EST
*I received compensation for participating in this twitter party through The Motherhood. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.* Are you ready for a great Twitter Party? I know I am! Come join us for the SPLENDA® #SweetSwaps Twitter Party on Wednesday August 6 at 12 pm! It will be a great time! Throughout 2014, SPLENDA® Brand has been … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day with Johnson + Johnson #HealthyEssentials #Moms4JNJConsumer
*This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them.* This Valentine's Day is going to be an extra special one because we found out some … [Read more...]
Red, White, and Blue Pudding Cones with #Lactaid
***This is a sponsored post with The Motherhood. All opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.** Last month I told you all about my experiences with milk and how I never realized how sensitive I was to milk until it was almost too late. Now, I drink Lactaid milk all the time. My family still drinks regular milk but even they remark on how … [Read more...]
Understanding the Reality of Child Hunger and $40 Visa Gift Card Giveaway #ChildHunger
**During the school year, 21.5 million children rely on free or reduced-price meals to help them keep from going hungry. When school is out, only 2.3 million children participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This means there are millions of children at an increased risk of hunger during the summer. You can help by purchasing participating ConAgra … [Read more...]
Child Ends Hunger Here-Thanks to ConAgra Foods! #ChildHunger
When we think about the topic of hunger our thoughts might initially turn to the developing world where we have seen photos of starving children sitting on dirt floors. You may be startled by the reality that we have an epidemic of child hunger taking place right here in our own country today. There are 17 million hungry kids in the USA, which means that 1 in 5 … [Read more...]