“Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Most Americans know this phrase and could undoubtedly identify it as Smokey Bear’s classic mantra. Did you know that 9 out of 10 forest fires are started by humans? And that, thanks to Smokey and his familiar phrase, we have reduced the number of acres lost to wildfires from […]
The New and Expanded Meadow at Longwood Gardens
There are so many things I love about living the Philadelphia region: the history, the sites, the culture. I live close enough to the city to visit as often as I’d like and just far enough outside the city to miss out on the chaos. It’s amazing how just outside Philadelphia are up-and-coming towns as well as bucolic […]
World Cup Food Safety #WorldCupChat
There are many things to prepare for when it comes to being a World Cup fan. You have to choose the right jersey, you have to make sure to have your match schedule on hand (you wouldn’t want to miss a game, right?) and you have to plan an epic World Cup viewing party! And […]
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 […]
Healthcare Open Enrollment Deadline is March 31!
Did you know that the #1 cause of bankruptcy is health-related? I’m not surprised because I know several people who were devastated by medical bills. One family friend declared bankruptcy due to uncovered medical bills following a car accident. Their insurance had lapse due to the husband’s recent job loss and their inability to afford […]
Book Review and Contest Alert: Even Monsters…by AJ Smith
*I received a copy of this book to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* I am always on the lookout for new bedtime stories and when I was sent Even Monsters to review, I knew I had a winner that would be read and re-read again and again. Author and illustrator […]
Health Mart Pharmacy Champions of Care Challenge!
**This is a sponsored post on behalf of Health Mart in which I was compensated. ** Each day, Health Mart pharmacists are working to make their communities healthier. Do you know someone who is making your community healthier? Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker, Health Mart is awarding $50,000 in grants to a […]
Staples and Real Simple Event to #StyleYourSpace
I was one of the lucky bloggers invited to the Staples and Real Simple #StyleYourSpace Event in NYC on Jan. 30. It was such a great, unique event focused on styling your work space and styling small spaces. The event began with a delicious brunch with Real Simple Editor Stephanie Sisco in the gorgeous Gary’s […]
Parent’s Read: Stress Free Kids, A Parent’s Guide to Helping Build Self-Esteem, Manage Stress, and Reduce Anxiety in Children.
Life is hectic and busy for all of us, including kids. That means stress, and while it’s easy to think kids are oblivious or ambivalent to it, in reality they’re not. Lori Lite, a former contestant on the TV show “Shark Tank,” has just released a great book that I think all parents should check […]
Barbie and Her Sisters in A Pony Tale
Barbies?! Ponies?! What can be better than that? Why, Barbies and ponies together, of course! In the new movie available now, “Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale,” Barbie and her sisters head to a horse academy, make some new animal friends and Barbie finds the horse of her dreams. My kids absolutely love […]
