Fathers Denied Paid Parental Leave by J.P. Morgan Chase File Sex Discrimination Complaint

Charge Alleges Bank Broke Federal Law by Denying Fathers the Same Amount of Paid Leave as Mothers June 15, 2017 CLEVELAND — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the employment law firm Outten & Golden LLP today filed a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a J.P. Morgan Chase employee who claims the company discriminated against him and other fathers by denying fathers paid parental leave…

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Making Memories at Michigans Adventure & WildWater Adventure #MiAdventure @MiAdventure

  I recently read an article that talked about going on trips with kids & how they love to go to familiar places, even if they’ve been there a dozen times before.  In my own experience as a mother of three it’s become clear to me over the years that kids thrive on familiarity and routine. When it comes to something like a vacation or a short trip there’s a lot less anxiety when everyone…

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10 Egg-ceptional Egg Salad Recipes

  So you boiled a ton of eggs to decorate for Easter & now that the holiday is over you don’t eggs-actly know what to do with them all! Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We scoured the web for 10 of the most egg-ceptional egg salad recipes around.                     Old-Fashioned Egg Salad – Wishes and Dishes         Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad – Will Cook for Smiles                      Easy Dill Egg Salad – Mom…

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Fårikål–Lamb and Cabbage Stew–Traditional Norwegian Cuisine

  Fårikål (pronounced ‘for e cul’ in English) is Norway’s national dish. It literally translates to ‘Sheep in cabbage’ and is a traditional Norwegian cuisine consisting of layered pieces of lamb or mutton (usually bone-in),  peppercorns, a small amount of flour, and cabbage. It is cooked for several hours over the stove top & served alongside whole boiled potatoes.   It’s an incredibly flavorful stew that’s super simple to make and is usually enjoyed during the…

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Noodles and Company New Thai Green Curry and Pork Adobo @Noodlescompany

    I recently met up with a group of fellow Michigan bloggers for a taste testing event at Noodles & Company in Royal Oak, Michigan to check out the debut of two new dishes. Thai Green Curry & Pork Adobo. I’ve been to this Noodles & Company in the past, it’s a beautiful location right in the heart of the city.  If you’d like to learn more about this particular location feel free to…

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win One of Five Prize Packs from @ChlorasepticUSA

    Caught a winter cold? Chloraseptic wants to know the go-to Chloraseptic products you use for relief. Beginning Monday, February 13th and running through Monday, February 20th, you can comment on select posts, found on the Chloraseptic Facebook page for your chance to be one of 5 winners of a Chloraseptic to the Rescue prize pack! The personal favorite around our house & one we’ve been using for decades is the sore throat spray.…

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Progesterone May Be Key to Preventing Recurrent Miscarriage

New Haven, Conn.—For women who suffer multiple pregnancy losses in the first four to six weeks of gestation, the hormone progesterone could offer hope for a successful birth, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers and their colleagues at University of Illinois at Chicago. The results are published in the current issue of Fertility & Sterility, the international journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Fetal death, or intrauterine fetal…

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Is Your Child the Next #zulilycutie?

    Starting Monday, January 9th, 2017 zulily is hosting a contest to find their next #zulilycutie. The winner will be the face of an upcoming zulily campaign! Keep reading to learn how to enter!!   What is a #zulilycutie?   #zulilycutie (noun): An adorable kid with a unique style, personality, and a sense of fun. A #zulilycutie is a mini who embodies our zulily spirit in a biggie kind of way! Any kiddo who…

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Make Mornings Easy with belVita Breakfast Biscuits #belVitaBreakfast #belVitaWalmart

I’ve been a big fan of belVita Breakfast biscuits for a few years now. A friend that was babysitting for me had brought over an individual package and she inadvertently left them here. They were in my cupboard for a couple of weeks until I couldn’t take it anymore and had to give them a try. My kids and I have been enjoying them ever since. My personal favorite are the Cinnamon Brown Sugar &…

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