The Mommyhood Chronicles

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Ploco-Building Blocks to the Next Level!

I remember when I was young and loved to build. Now that Tay Tay is a bit older, she is also having fun building. Recently she got introduced to Ploco, which takes building blocks to a new level. Ploco Blocks is a blend between LEGO and Pokemon Go. Tay is on the younger side to play with these blocks but she still has an awesome time with it. Ploco allows you to … [Read more...]

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Ventray 809 Juicer for all my juicing needs!

In my life summertime and health are synonymous. This is due, mostly, to all of the exciting outdoor activities that are available during the warm months of the year. While our family still enjoys a plethora of outdoor activities in the cold winter months as well, it's a much more active time during summer. The hiking trails come alive with greenery, animal … [Read more...]

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SOS Speedy Hydration and the Family Hydration Challenge!

Summers in my neck of the woods can get downright miserable at their peak. I'm talking frizzy hair, clothing sticking to your back sweat, cranky behavior inducing heat. We share a love/hate relationship with the weather in my home state. In our hottest months, like just about everywhere else on the map, it's important to make sure we stay hydrated so we don't … [Read more...]

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Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage is so fun!

Zane is still going very strong on the switch. The Nintendo Switch is definitely his most treasured item he owns. We love when Nintendo sends us new games to try out and almost all have been a smashing success. Of course, Game Builder Garage falls into the awesome category according to Zane. Some highlights of Game Builder Garage is you have the option to … [Read more...]

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Must-Haves for this Year’s Back-to-School Season

School is starting again, which means we can do just a few things to ensure that the new year is as magical as we can make it.  If you're excited about your student starting classes but aren't sure what that entails: you're not alone.  Many parents feel out of the loop about what their students want; this list is here to fill you in! Fun and Flashy Face … [Read more...]

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Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight is awesome!

I'm not sure who it was that first said, "a clean home is a happy home" but I am a firm believer that the phrase is spot on. Being a busy mom with a career means that I'm not able to be home every second of every day to keep an eye on things. So, there are days when I come home to mess here and there. Sometimes it's just toys, others a sink full of dishes or … [Read more...]

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Fabulous Day At Six Flags, New England!

A few weeks back, my family and a few of our friends were invited to Six Flags for a day of fun and excitement. My husband and I took kids who ranged in the ages of 7 to 13. While we could have brought the kids on some of the same rides, for most of the day we split up. I took Tay Tay to the Looney Tunes land and the rest of the kids went with my husband on the … [Read more...]

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Flikshop App-Sending Photos To People In Prison

A few weeks back, I had the chance to talk to Flikshop owner, Marcus Bullock. It was great talking to him because he has a beautiful story behind Flikshop which you can see in my interview below. Here is some more about Marcus: After going to prison at age 15, founder Marcus Bullock understood the the value of human connection.  He created Flikshop, an app … [Read more...]

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How to Recognize Autism at a Young Age

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often show signs early in their young ages and even babies, as their developmental skills are different. Social and language skills are often the most noticeable at first, but it is hard to pick up on since this age is more about the crawling stages and sitting so they are harder to notice. A young child will also … [Read more...]