“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Figleaves.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Ugh the dreaded “s” word. Swimsuit season. Ok that’s two words, but you get my point. Makes us *almost* wish for […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month- How to Recognize a Stroke F.A.S.T.
If you know what it’s like to have a friend or family member suffer a stroke, you know how hard it can be. A few weeks ago, I had two elderly family members (a husband and wife ironically) both suffer strokes within days of one another. They ended up in different hospitals and going to […]
Sign the Petition to #BringBackOurGirls
On April 15th, an estimated 234 girls between 16 and 18 years old were taken from a school in northeastern Nigeria by a group of Islamic militants called Boko Haram. That’s all that is known for sure. The girls are believed to have been taken into the Sambisa forest. The forest, reportedly quite thick […]
This Mother’s Day, Thank the Caregivers in Your Family With the #ThanksProject and the AARP
While it’s an honor to take care of a parent or loved one, it can also be a challenge. Across the country 42 million people, primarily women, between the ages of 40 – 60 are faced with the challenge of providing care to their older loved ones, many times while still raising their own children. […]
Teavana Oprah Chai Tea Now at Starbucks!
“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Starbucks. I received a promotional item and a gift card to facilitate my review.” I run a small business and I try to make an effort to thank my employees for all of the hard work that they do. Things get hectic […]
At the #MomMixer with My Favorite Philly Ladies
You spend so much time online as a blogger interacting with other moms and dads and friends and so seeing each other in real life is such a joy when you can swing it. Last weekend, I attended the Mom Mixer put on by my friends, Whitney and Colleen, at the gorgeous Four Seasons in […]
Keep an Eye on your Angel with the Angelcare AC1200 Monitor
*I was sent this product to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* In this digital age, I guess I shouldn’t find it surprising that baby monitors have gone super hi tech; there’s such a huge difference now from when my oldest was an infant! Imagine being able to check in on […]
Disney Junior Give a Book, Get a Book Helps Kids in Need
Every mom knows that for children to become strong readers, they need books: new, high-quality books they’re excited to read. But for children in low-income families, books can be scarce. In some of the lowest income neighborhoods, there is only a single book for every 300 kids. First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that has […]
H2O Plus Oasis Body- The Ultimate Skin Experience
Last week I had the privilege to attend the 2014 Disney Social Media Moms Conference in Disneyland (yes, land, as in California!)! That’s a BIG deal for us East Coasters :) I took my oldest son with me along with my Mom and we really had such a great time! Exhausting, but fun. After a […]
Celebrating National Autism Month with The Spark : A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius and Autism
*I was provided with a copy of this novel to facilitate my post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* April is National Autism Month and what better way to spread awareness then to pick up a copy of The Spark : A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius and Autism. This book is a memoir […]
