Be a Part of the Teal Pumpkin Project & Support Kids...

I first learned about the Teal Pumpkin Project last year when my friend posted this sweet picture on Facebook of her daughter who has...
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Avoid Furniture Tip-Over Accidents (Plus, FREE Kit from IKEA)

The  Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says furniture tip-over accidents kill two children a month in this country and cause 33,000 ER visits each...

Reduce Youth Football Concussion Risks…WIN a HALO 3 Protective Headband ($49.95...

The words Texas and Football go hand in hand. And as a mom raising three boys in the Lone Star State, I spend a...

Why I Don’t Stress Out Planning Kids’ Birthday Parties Anymore

This weekend, our middle son turned 13. Eek!!! Another teenager in the house. When my boys were little and it came to their birthday parties,...

Ways to Celebrate a 1/2 Birthday + WIN a $100 Jason’s...

This weekend was my youngest son's "half birthday." Now, we've NEVER made a big deal about celebrating half birthdays in the past, but because...
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How to Have a Digital-Free Summer

Our kids are addicted to technology. And let's admit it, WE'RE addicted, too. We tend to live and breath with tiny, electronic devices always...
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Make a Summer Bucket List With Your Kiddos

Most of us are looking forward to summer and spending more time with our kids, but the lack of schedule can sometimes make it...

Kid-Friendly DIY Memorial Day Projects

Memorial Day weekend is a time of reflection for our fallen soldiers, reminding us to commemorate their heroic efforts, while spending time with our own...

Texting Phrases and Acronyms Every Parent Should Know

With this new world of technology and cyberspace communication, it’s tough for parents to keep up with what their children are really doing and saying...

Summer Activities For Kids

Summer is coming and parents will be busy trying to keep the kids busy! Here's a list of FREE and cheap summer activities for...

Summer Movie Deals

Woohoo, summer is here'!  Check out this roundup of Summer Movie deals and programs for 2017.   Regal Cinemas  $1 Kids Movies The schedule for Regal Cinemas...

FREE Summer Reading Programs!

School is almost out for the summer and we want to keep our kiddos minds sharp, so their brain doesn't turn into summer mush!...
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My Boys’ “Fidget Spinners” Business

My boys are anxiously awaiting their THIRD shipment of fidget spinner to arrive from China. What are fidget spinners, you ask?  Well, they're great for...