This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know if I've officially told you guys, but I got divorced last year. And, transitioning to being a single parent of two young boys was a real tough adjustment for me. Having to do everything myself seemed so overwhelming at times, but I think I've finally got the hang of it. The secret ingredient is to simplify things like dinner. I have to choose where and how to spend my time on the tasks that matter most. With the holidays coming up that is truer now more than ever. Just thinking about all the upcoming class parties, holiday plays, and PTA events has me stressed Keep Reading
Don’t Forget Another Thing This Thanksgiving!
Let me help you have the flawless Thanksgiving you have always dreamed of! Aren't you tired of always forgetting some random item on Thanksgiving? I know I am! I'm sure I'm not the only one making that mad dash to the grocery store on Thanksgiving morning, or sending my husband. No matter how hard I try, there is always something that eludes me. I don't know what it is about Thanksgiving, but I can just never seem to get it together! This year things are changing, because I for one, am sick and tired of it! I have enough to do (and so do you)! From what I have been told, the true trick to hosting a seamless Thanksgiving is being well-organized (which I completely am not). So, because Keep Reading
Keep Halloween Fun for All This Year with a Teal Pumpkin
If you have a child with food allergies, you know just how stressful and disappointing Halloween can be for them. Food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, food intolerance and other special diets can really dampen the Halloween holiday for kids and parents alike. Those little fun-sized candy bars often don't list allergies or ingredients on the wrappers making them unsafe to consume for many. It's no fun for parents and especially for kids! The Teal Pumpkin Project This year, teal is the new orange this Halloween for many families including my own. A national campaign called the Teal Pumpkin Project, is encouraging everyone to offer non-food treats in additional to traditional Keep Reading
Simple Halloween Safety Tips
Most children love Halloween – dressing in costumes, wearing fancy face paint and going out trick or treating with friends and family. Halloween can be a fun event for children as long as safety measures are discussed and implemented. Since most trick or treating takes place after it has begun to get dark outside, knowing how to keep your kids safe becomes an important task. Check out these simple Halloween safety tips for help keeping your kids safe. * Reflective strips can be adhered to costumes in order to increase your child’s visibility. You can purchase reflective strips at either a Halloween costume store or at your local fabric store. The strips come in a variety of colors and Keep Reading
Leftover Halloween Candy Bark
Looking for something fun to do with all that leftover Halloween candy? Try this! Halloween is my son’s most favorite holiday. Even though he is only 4-years-old, he tricks or teats like a manic. He also doesn't tire easy and we usually spend awhile out. And, we always end up with a ton of leftover Halloween candy that sticks around for what feels like ever. If you are like me and ration out your kids Halloween candy so your they are not on a sugar high until Christmas, consider throwing all that Leftover Halloween Candy into bark! I swear, this will be your new best friend! It's a great way to get rid of all that candy in one swift move while creating a super fun dessert that your Keep Reading
How to Get Through The Next Four Weeks of Summer With Your Sanity
It’s getting to that time of the summer where you think you are going to lose every ounce of sanity you have left. The kids are fighting with each other; they are bored; they don’t want to do anything; and they are just downright being little animals. I feel you mama. We all hit that point where we are just ready for school to start! So, let me give you a few tips on how to get through the next four weeks of summer with your sanity! Just a forewarning, this these tips are not for the Susie homemakers out there. I am not trying to be "EXTRA" this summer, I am just trying to make it through summer alive! How to Get Through The Next Four Weeks of Summer With Your Sanity #1 Get a Glass of Keep Reading
How to Stay on Track and on Time as a Busy Parent
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf Armitron The opinions and text are all mine. Ready to be a more put together this year? Check out these tips for how to stay on track and on time as a busy parent! If you've noticed it's been a little quite around here lately, I'm sorry! I'm just now getting my little guy back into his school routine. School doesn't start up here until almost the second week in September and we spent the last weeks crossing off every item on my kid's summer bucket list. While I'm happy that school has FINALLY started (it brings a little normalcy back in both of our lives), I am a little worried about my schedule filling up in a way that is Keep Reading
Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget
The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Five Mistakes That Break the Holiday Budget #1 Buying the first item you see - Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the item. Stop! Have you done your research? Is this the cheapest you can get it for? Are there any promotions or Keep Reading
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