Nothing get’s children more excited about an upcoming holiday than introducing a new book! My kids and I love to sit down each night and read together. As a holiday approaches we’ll gather books that feature the holiday at hand and have a fun time counting down until the day arrives. I’ve searched all of Amazon.com to bring you 10 Easter Books for ages: Baby through young reader. Some of these books are board books,…
In case it’s not entirely clear, we love moms.. and we especially love supporting mom-made products that have been made with children in mind. Recently we had the chance to check out Slammers Super Food Snacks which are an organic superfood mixture of fruits, veggies, and vitamins, packed in a squeeze pouch for on-the-go nutrition. You know the kind! Except these aren’t just your boring old applesauce, these are yummy squeezy goodness with fun names…
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2019 — The United States has no national tracking system for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), just a patchwork quilt of state systems that are not always accurately counting the number of babies born affected by opioids, March of Dimes says. In 2017, March of Dimes and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded grants to three states — Illinois, New Mexico, and Vermont — to…
This post was sponsored by The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Keeping kids safe has been one of my passions for a very long time. Over 10 years now I have been sharing info with fellow moms on the rules, regulations, and guidelines in relation to car & booster seat safety. As the years have…
For those of us who drink coffee every morning, you might think you already know all you need to know about it—it tastes good and helps wake you up. But the world of coffee is a little more complicated than you might expect. Each cup of coffee begins as one of only two types of beans, but it can be brewed and mixed in a multitude of different ways—from simple black coffee to flavors like…
Many people think of bottled water as a safe, healthier alternative to tap water. But research indicates that the opposite is true; disposable bottled water is tested for microbes and other pollution four times less than tap water, and the bottles themselves may contain harmful chemicals that cause serious health problems. What’s worse, disposable bottles create a major impact on the environment. Not only do they increase the size of landfills, they require a ton…
I received a complimentary meal from Fogo de Chao for the purpose of this review I recently had the opportunity to check out one of the newest restaurants here in Troy, Michigan. Fogo De Chão. An absolutely amazing Brazilian steakhouse. Fortunately, you can find a Fogo De Chão in several major cities like Chicago, Boston, Miami, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and other places. They’re also expanding so there may be one near you soon. If…
If you have a little one in your life ages 4+ that loves Iron Man now is the time to grab this action figure. Currently the cheapest price on the net if you use free shipping or free pickup. This Iron Man figure stands 12 inches tall and features a five-point articulation system for a wide range of movement and includes various phrases and action sound effects. Some of the phrases even reference other members…
It’s the popular electronic Bop It! game that kids love with a “twist”. Never played Bop It? It’s so much fun! Players press and twist his head, and pull his legs to play the game. Sort of like a Simon says! It also combines the sounds of Rocket Raccoon with classic Bop It! Players try to keep up with the commands, but when they hear the unit call out “Pass it,” it’s time to pass…
Skylanders Unite! The heroic team is back for a second season on Netflix on October 6. The Skylanders are back in action protecting the realm! In the animated series from Activision Blizzard Studios, Skylanders Academy follows the heroic adventures of Spyro (Justin Long), Eruptor (Jonathan Banks), Stealth Elf (Ashley Tisdale), Jet-Vac (Jonny Rees), Pop Fizz (Bobcat Goldthwait) and their team of young warriors as they travel the vast Skylands universe protecting it from evil-doers. Created…
