A Mamanista is first and foremost a Mama…and so we support important causes, especially those that help out the most vulnerable. We posted before about ways to teach children charity at Christmas. One important way to teach your children charity is to give something back yourself by donating your time, money and gently-used items. If you […]
New Series THE OTHER F WORD Is Brilliantly Written
Sometimes you just need something new, something different something that hasn’t been done time and time again. That is exactly what Caytha Jentis did when she created The Other F Word series. The Other F Word is a comedic coming-of-age series about four women friends who deal with the highs and lows of mid-life as […]
3 Easy Steps To Prepare Kids And Families For Disaster #GetReadyGetSafe #PrepStep
September is National Preparedness Month – Every second counts when it comes to helping children and families stay safe in disasters. Do you and your family have a plan for when disaster strikes? Although we think “that would never happen to me” or “that kind of disaster would never happen here,” the truth is, we […]
Visiting #Hersheypark #PepsiAtThePark #ad
Disclosure- I received free tickets to the park in order to facilitate this review. This is a sponsored post in cooperation with Pepsi. All opinions are my own and honest. Now that summer is here, and the heat is definitely on, the sweetest place on Earth aka Hershey Park in nearby Hershey, Pa is a great place […]
May is American Stroke Month
Did you know that someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds? That’s someone every 40 seconds. As you may know, May is American Stroke Month, so we’re working with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the Ad Council to raise awareness about Stroke knowledge, prevention, and what to do in an […]
Do You Know the Risks of Diabetes?
86 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes and are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a serious health condition that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Surprisingly, nearly 90% of those with prediabetes don’t even know that they have it. But prediabetes can be reversed through weight loss, […]
Taking Time to be a Dad Today
The more involved a dad is, the more successful his children are. A father’s influence can determine a child’s social life, academic achievement, and future achievements. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Family Assistance’s National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) and the Ad Council in an effort to inspire and support men […]
Don’t Drive Buzzed
The Ad Council and the U.S Department of Transportation to ask for your help to prevent drunk driving fatalities during the holidays. According to the National Safety Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the period between Christmas and New Year’s typically has one of the highest rates of impaired driving fatalities. Fatalities related to drunk driving […]
Have You Had #TheSmartTalk Yet?
Have your children asked for a smartphone yet? Do you have concerns about online safety or cyberbullying? While my son often asks to borrow my iPhone to play games and watch videos, I was surprised when he asked for a phone for Christmas. He’s only seven. My husband and I felt he was too young […]
Dove Channel Review and Roku Giveaway
Read our review of the Dove Channel and enter to win a Roku.
