What after-school snack would you choose? Fruit? Or would you instead reach for that tasty-looking donut box? Years ago, I saw an April Fools' prank played in an office break room. Coworkers were offered free snacks in the afternoon by a fellow worker... and they were free to choose either cut … [Read more...]
Parenting
Our Razor Scooter Obstacle Course Challenge
Feeling cooped up? We are, too! While the dog days of summer come and go, we're thinking of great boredom busters to get out of the house and stay active. Bikes, trikes, and scooters have been big perks these last few weeks, and now we're mixing up the regular bike rally with a Razor Scooter … [Read more...]
9 Must-Have Jasmine Costume Accessories and an Aladdin Giveaway
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is about to release the ALADDIN: SIGNATURE EDITION, coming to your homes (and especially mine!) on Digital HD on Tuesday, August 27th and Blu-ray™ on Tuesday, September 10th. Embark on a magic carpet ride with the entire family when Disney’s original … [Read more...]
Take a Brain Break from Homework with WEYV
Thank you to WEYV for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own. Is homework bogging you down? When Red climbs down the bus stairs, we take the short trek home to our homework space. I've done my best to create a clean, focused space for homework, day after … [Read more...]
Finding Quality Child Care in Georgia
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. However, all thoughts are my own. When Red turned 3, I needed a break. I was still working as a professional costume designer for several Atlanta theatres, and toting a wiggly … [Read more...]
In-Demand School Supplies I’m Buying Our Teacher
This is a sponsored post by Scotties Tissues. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my 100% my own. Remember that viral (comedic) rant a Mom went on about school supplies? She went on a tirade that if teachers were going to lovingly take her kids away and teach them all year long, she'd GLADLY … [Read more...]
Back to School, LulaRoe Style!
Every year before school starts, I find myself prepping not only our school supplies but the dresser drawers. I take inventory of what clothes we have and what fits so that when we are ready to shop, I have a firm list and don't get anything we don't need. This year, we needed a LOT. Red has … [Read more...]
They Built a Better Bug Spray: Stay Away Mosquitoes
This post has been sponsored by Stay Away Mosquitoes. Y'all always know that I share my own thoughts and opinions. Affiliate links may be used. I get bitten a lot by mosquitoes. In fact, I'll bet a bunch of you out there are just like me. I'm Bug Bait. My family loves having me with them … [Read more...]