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Reduce the Risk of Type Two Diabetes With 5 Healthy Eating Habits

Out of all the preventable illnesses that occur in the United States, none is more prevalent than type two diabetes. This diagnosis of this illness, which occurs when the body cannot make enough insulin to control blood sugar levels, is on the rise, especially in children. Once the disease takes hold, it can cause a…  Continue Reading…

Summer Safety Tips for Families on the Go

When it comes to summer my first thoughts are fabulous outdoor activities with my boys and water fun! I try to plan lots of sports, summer camps and outdoor recreational activities to take full advantage of the wonderful weather and free time we have. With the increased outdoor activities there comes a greater risk of…  Continue Reading…

How to Keep Kids Happy on Road Trips

This article is sponsored by Cottonelle It’s that time of year where going on a road trip sounds like the best way to have a vacation with your kids, right? If you are like most parents you are probably dreading that horrible phrase “are we there, yet?” If you are looking for some ways to keep your…  Continue Reading…

Easy Ways to Help The American Cancer Society: Sponsored Video

This post and video are sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More than a million people in the United States get cancer each year and 1 out of 3 people will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. 6 people in my family alone have had cancer (some multiple times). The numbers are scary and…  Continue Reading…

Zact Mobile ~ Safe for Kids & Piece of Mind for Parents #MC

I’m still kind of in denial that I have a teenager….until he hands me his holiday wish list and at the top I see he wants a smart phone. All his friends have one and honestly I know he could use it for some school assignments however I am concerned about the risks of a…  Continue Reading…

Creating A Stylish & Affordable Nursery

When I found out I was pregnant with Tates I immediately started to daydream about the perfect nursery. What colors I would choose, what theme would be fun yet timeless and what furniture did I need to make the perfect haven for my new little bundle of joy to grow up in. Nine months can…  Continue Reading…

Real Fruit & Yogurt = Healthy ‘Fast Food’! {Coupon} #YoplaitFruitful

I have always been a yogurt lover, for as long as I can remember honestly. When I was pregnant with Tates it was my go to food, I would actually wake up early everyday and eat a cup of my favorite Yoplait to ensure I wouldn’t get morning sickness ;). It worked like a charm,…  Continue Reading…

Improving Bathroom Habits with Cottonelle Clean Routine #LetsTalkAboutBums #ad

As parents we try to teach our kids healthy hygiene habits but are we leading by example? Sure teaching a child how to keep their bum clean when using the bathroom is a challenge however let’s be honest, how many adults do you know are taking the easy extra steps to keep their own bum…  Continue Reading…

Creating a Healthy Home for Your Baby & Family

Every parent wants to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children to grow up and thrive in, but there are so many dangers in the world that the thought of it all can seem overwhelming. With over 80,000 registered chemicals in the US and no pre-market safety testing requirements (under federal law) we…  Continue Reading…

How to cut rising household bills with these five top tips

According to recently published research, household bill have risen by an astonishing 25% in the past five years. More specifically, the cost of gas used in cooking and heating has risen on average by 52% and the cost of car insurance has risen 67% in those five years. The problem of rising household costs has…  Continue Reading…