Many thanks to Fruit Shoot® for sponsoring today’s story and for reminding me to look at all of the amazing things about being a mom of teenagers. All thoughts are my own. I’ve got four very active teens between the ages of 12 and 17 (plus one older daughter no longer a teen). They’re all involved…
Prom and Graduation Season: Communication is Key
This is a sponsored blog post and I was compensated by Anheuser-Busch to be part of the Family Talk About Drinking Program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary. Our oldest daughter celebrated her first anniversary the week before. We have one daughter graduating from…
Perhaps The Easiest Way Yet to Talk to Your Teens About Drug Use
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you want a fun and effective way to talk about drugs with your teens, then the road has been paved for you. In just 12 clicks, you can have an engaging,…
How to Inspire the Spirit of Giving in Children
All across the country, kids are eyeing wrapped presents, shaking boxes under the tree, or going over and over their hand-written wish lists. It’s easy for kids to get caught up in the WANTS of the season and completely neglect the joy of giving. If there is one thing that I want to instill in…
Your Kid Has Guts: SmartyPants Kids Probiotic Complete #YourKidHasGuts
This post is sponsored by SmartyPants, but all thoughts and opinions about the product are my own. As a parent, you want the best for your kids. You pack a healthy lunch for them every day. You encourage them to be active, explore, and have fun. You support them in their education and help them…
7 Things We’ve Learned About Invisalign
I am a member of the Invisalign Mom Advisory Board and my daughter, Necco, received her Invisalign Teen treatment for free. All thoughts are my own. I’m not sure where the last 17 months have gone, but they have definitely flown by! When Necco started her Invisalign treatment, she was finishing up her sophomore year…
Who Are Your Hometown Heroes? #ShareYourHero
This post is sponsored by Mrs. Fields to introduce you to the 2nd annual #ShareYourHero campaign, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I have had many heroes in my life. Everyday heroes tend to get overlooked, unrecognized, and lost in the shuffle of everyday living. But I truly believe that it’s the everyday…
5 Smile-Worthy After-School Activities To Do With Your Kids #GoldfishMoments
As my kids have gotten older, one thing has become certain: it’s harder than ever to find time to bond with them. We always seem to be on the go. Afternoons and evenings are often hectic with homework, practices, and dinner prep. Carving out family bonding time really does need to be deliberate. The good news…
How My Teens Are Crushing It #YoplaitGoBig
I won’t lie. I was scared to have teens. Thank goodness we work up to the teenage years. And thank goodness I was blessed with amazing teens. I really couldn’t be more proud of them. I love being a mom, and now that my kids are all teens, I love seeing them develop their own…
Morning Routine For Busy Moms: How to Start Your Day Off Right
My mornings start at the crack of dawn. I thought that the summer would be a break from our crazy routine, but with early morning swim practice this summer, we haven’t had much time to catch up. I was kind of hoping that the change of routine would allow for later mornings and a little…
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