There are no boundaries in motherhood!
Many of us have found it useful to have a bit of desk space in our home, whether it’s for work, study or family projects. However, if you use the space a lot, you may be thinking of creating a new family home office. This can be the perfect solution to your work-life balance. But […]
Fitness franchises are booming worldwide as the market for weight loss solutions and fitness is huge, and the chances are it will be for a long time. Whether your fitness franchise is your first venture or you’ve been managing franchises for years, the following tips will help you thrive in the ever-evolving world of fitness […]
Unless you’ve landed your dream job and are living your life to the fullest, chances are you could use an additional source of income. I mean, who couldn’t, right? That being said, finding something that’s guaranteed to turn a profit isn’t as simple as it might seem. Yes, there are a lot of things you […]
After a tiring day, all we can ask for is a cozy couch, our favorite snacks, a big mug of hot chocolate, and our favorite show. That is what everyone dreams of, after chasing a hectic routine the whole day. The fact is that watching TV lowers our stress and eases our nerves. Watching our […]
An older man retires from the job that gave his life some much meaning and structure. Then he putters around the house bugging his wife for the next few decades. Yeah, this story may be cliché. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen — a lot. Millions of people, especially breadwinners born into bygone generations […]
The roads are awash with drivers that may not be driving at peak performance, meaning every time you step foot inside your car, you risk being involved in a car crash. From overconfident teenage drivers and lost drivers trying to follow sat navs in the rain, to commuters in a hurry during rush hour and […]
If you have experienced feelings of stress or anxiety related to your finances during these difficult times, you are not alone. Finances are a crucial foundation in our lives, and when those foundations are rocked, the likelihood is that most (if not all) other aspects of our lives will feel the impact. In short, negative […]
After having a baby, some people are happy to become full-time stay-at-home moms/dads. Others are eager to get back to work in order to get a break from the chaos of parenthood. In other cases, people may have no choice but to go back to work in order to provide for their child. In all […]
Weighted items have been known to assist with mental health issues relating to anxiety and stress. When it comes to this in children, we found that blankets are great at home but what happens when you are ready to start your summer travel? This is where Bumpas Dolls comes to the rescue. Much like a weighted blanket adults and children use at home to provide comfort from an anxious world, Bumpas dolls are designed to take on your travels and hug you all the way. @mybumpas #myheartisyours
I am in love with my daughter`s Shin Shin and am buying us three others so we all can share in the weighed hugs! #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #weighted #joyful #mybumpas
School`s out for summer! Well, nearly anyway. It`s the last week and we`re celebrating with a little outdoor fun via @gelblaster - a customizable, mess-free (won’t stain your clothes), eco-friendly, rechargeable shooting fun. Even better, you’ll never pick up another dart off the ground again!
Now off to show these boys momma remember how to aim! #gelblaster #momofboys #summervibes #outdooradventures #getoutside #funtimes
Say hello to My Moxy Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner. A hair product that knows how to let its hair down and have a good time while battling the dry brittle hair and fizziness that the Midwest winter has in store. With snow already peeking its head out and temperatures that one could only guess will be from day to day, my hair takes a beating this time of year. Not to mention, I have put it through a mess of color treatments and heated styles over the years. This puts a lot of pressure on my shampoo and conditioner. It has to come in strong and ready for battle to be able to tackle the dryness and frizz issues I have going on. While I have tried a lot of brands over the years only a few have scored that repeat buyer status. @my_moxy is definitely one of the winners for my family`s continued business.
#winterstyle #winteriscoming #beautytips #hair #mymoxy #holidayseason #holidayguide
Here are 5 great ways that you and your children can celebrate the fabulous characters created by so many talented authors during National Children’s Book Week:
#1. Have your child dress up as their favorite children’s book character. This does not need to be elaborate or entail purchasing anything. Simply recreate the character’s dress as best as your costume box (or closet) allows. Maddie and Albert go on so many adventures that recreating one or two of their looks (safari outfits, summer clothes, square glasses or a red hat) should be easy enough. Children love to emulate the dress and mannerisms of people they admire. Then let them tromp around town all day dressed like this.
#2. Have a favorite book swap with other children from school, play group, daycare or the neighborhood. Encourage each child to bring their favorite book (of the moment) either from their personal library, the school or the local library and put all of these in a box. Have each child pull out a new book to take home and read. Get together again to return everyone’s book and let the kids talk about the characters. Did they like them? Relate to them?
#3. Write a letter to a favorite author. Authors like myself love to hear from young fans, especially about characters that they have created and that readers have connected with! Writing letters also helps young readers learn the format for letter writing, practice writing their own (and the author’s) address and feel quite “sophisticated” as they take the letter to the nearest post office. Sometimes they even get a reply!
#4. Act out a scene from a favorite book. Find props around the house and find siblings or other kids to play parts. For the truly creative book lover, scenery is fun to create. And you can always bring out those costumes they created earlier to make it an (almost) official play. Off, Off, WAY Off Broadway here they come.
#5. Create a life-sized favorite character from a book. Get a roll of (cheap) printer’s paper. Trace your child’s form and then have them add clothes, hair and accessories for a favorite character. These can hang in your child’s room later.
#bookstagram #nationalchildrensbookweek
Known for its delicious bars of chocolate goodness, @milkboychocolate has launched its newest product, Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink. With a rich, velvety mouthfeel, the decadent Swiss Chocolate Drink is a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free cacao powder. Making it a hot cocoa selection of joy and warmth for those colder days which have already begun in the Midwest. Even Nat loves it!!! #joyful
#millboy #milkboychocolate #hotcocoa #chocolate #coldweather #holidaycheer #holidayseason
