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Protein Packed Breakfast with Krusteaz!

You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What is your go-to breakfast on busy mornings? Pancakes are a staple in our home, and so far this school year they have been our go-to!

Oriental Trading ~ Your One Stop Halloween Costume Shop!

It’s time to start thinking of costumes! If your kids are anything like mine, they have already been telling you what they want to dress up as since August! When it comes to Halloween Costumes, it can be a grueling process going from store to store, trying to find all of the items to complete the look. No need for that when you shop costumes and accessories at Oriental Trading. 

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon!

Fall fun at Mount Vernon is right around the corner! Trick-or-treat at Mount Vernon! The estate will again open its gates for Halloween fun and spook-tacular activities. My family and I are so excited for this sure to be fun event! 

Keep Your Family Safe Online With CUJO

The interent can be a great thing. I love it and use it every single day. My kids are starting to use it more and more as well. With as many positive reasons we access the wonder that is the online world, there are dangers as well. As a mom, it is my job to keep my kids safe and protected. This is precisely why I love CUJO smart firewall.

FREE Passes to see the LEGO NINJAGO Movie!

In this big-screen NINJAGO® adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja (Dave Franco), along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors.  Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad.  Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of… Read More

7 Ways You Can Teach Your Kids To Be A Good Earth Citizen As They Head Into Fall

  We are all citizens of planet earth. In an effort to teach my own kids to be good earth citizens, we practice sustainability in and outside of our home. The school year has begun to ramp up, which means extracurricular activities are starting, and life is getting busier during this season. I have shared some activities my kids and I do on a regular basis in an effort to be good stewards and citizens of earth.

Fall Highlights at Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge has so much in store for you and your aspiring athletes this fall! Competitive Edge’s mission is to develop the complete athlete, encouraging youth to stay ahead of the game in athletics and academics – to always have a Competitive Edge. As a mom, I love to hear this. These teachers and coaches are pouring into each student they have. Teaching them more than athletic skills, you learn the outcome of hard work, goal setting, determination and more. Athletes at Competitive Edge will enhance their athletic performance and develop a competitive edge to excel in their desired sport. Competitive… Read More

Disney On Ice Dare to Dream Giveaway!

My family and I are very excited to see Disney On Ice Dare to Dream in a few weeks! This will be Moana’s Disney On Ice debut, and it is sure to be a magical one! I have 4 tickets for opening night to giveaway to one lucky reader! Who wants to see the show?