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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Hands-on-Prints books. I received books to facilitate my review. I’m a homeschooling mom of a 7 year old and a 4 year old. I guess you could call our homeschooling style a cross between “Unschooling” and “Montessori”. Because my 7 year old is…
The average person piles on a whopping 7lb over the course of a two-week vacation but who wants to spend their precious time in the gym when they could be exploring new destinations or relaxing poolside? Avoiding vacation weight gain needn’t mean 6am workouts and meals consisting of various local versions of a salad. Here…
It can be difficult to meet new and interesting people in everyday life. With everyone being so busy these days, people find it hard to take out some time and mingle. For this purpose, there are new ways and methods to find like minded people. You can spend time with such people and get to…
Although the snow and skiing is what Jackson Hole, Wyoming is famous for, there are many things for families to do there in the summer, including swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding and biking. Many families first visit Jackson Hole for the winter sports, but most people return there because there is no limit…
I’m not gonna lie. I love me a good ‘ol pint of Ben & Jerry’s Pistachio Pistachio ice cream. I have to stop myself from eating the whole dang thing in one sitting. It’s one of those “pregnancy cravings” I haven’t quite gotten over… for like, um… 7 years. If you love Ben & Jerry’s…
If you’re stuck in a rut today, there’s always tomorrow. However, that’s annoying to hear and hard to accept when you’re feeling lousy at present. Yet, a number of activities and shifts in perspective help those down in the dumps get as high as the sky. We create our own realities – well, at least…
The responsibility of searching for residential care or nursing care for a family member can feel overwhelming. Many families find the process confusing and have difficultly knowing where to start or how to select the best care. Several different types of care homes are available to help each person find the right situation. Care Home…
Families can stay healthy by working together to support each other, but not all families do. For many people, “healthy” means a life of drudgery, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I find ways to make being healthy fun so my kids appreciate our healthy lifestyle and will hopefully continue on a road…
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Captain McFinn. I received a complimentary subscription to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Ahoy me hearties, batten down the hatches and get your little explorers ready for a deep sea adventure with Captain McFinn!…
One of the worst things that can happen to a loved one, in a nursing home, is for that person to become lost. When elderly patients have dementia or Alzheimer’s, they are often not in control of their bodily processes, they can’t think rationally, and they may even see or hear things that aren’t…
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rosetta Stone. I received a product and a promotional item to thank me for participating. As you know, I have three children, two of which I home school. My daughter is 7 years old and my son is 4 years old. I was…
Top 3 Nursing Homes in Crawley Progressive dementia deteriorates with age.While there might not be a cure for this disease, there are some very good treatment options that can arrest the deterioration for a long period of time. At the same time, with a degenerative condition like dementia, sooner or later, the individual will need…
Forget the ugly Fanny Packs of the 80’s and those uncomfortable, bulky armbands of the ’00’s. Just because your yoga pants are pocketless doesn’t mean you have to resort to storing your phone and keys in these lousy, outdated accessories. Enter FlipBelt – the revolutionary fitness accessory that is a total game changer. Finally, you…
If you’re a mom, you know what messes are ALL about. Kids make messes. Whether it’s that bottle of shampoo that ended up all over your bathroom floor while you were cooking dinner or the carton of eggs that your little one decided to take out of the fridge while you were tripping on legos…
From the food and drinks to the activities and entertainment, cruises provide you with everything you need on a vacation. Other than that, cruise holidays are trending nowadays because of the fun factor and awesome attractions that can be experienced with the said vacation packages. However, even as you prepare for your trip, there are…
That’s me with my first child, who just turned 7 years old a couple weeks ago. My, how time flies! This picture was taken in Naples, FL and it was our first vacation as a family of 3. Fast forward 7 years, add two more kids and now I definitely know what things I can’t…