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. It's no fun for parents or kids who feel left out of the fun. I have news for you, teal is the new orange this Halloween for many families including my own. A national campaign, called the Teal Pumpkin Project, is encouraging parents (like me and you) to offer non-food treats for children with food allergies and to mark our intent by 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
Homemade Uncrustables
As we all gear up for back to school, I thought what a better way to celebrate (or morn the end of summer) than with a frugal back to school lunch hack you moms are going to love, Homemade Uncrustables. Not only will these babies save you time in the morning, but they will also save you a small fortune by making them yourself. When shopping for back to school lunches last year, I bought a box of Uncrustables (for an outrageous price) just to discover that my son really doesn't like peanut butter OR jelly. But, a plus out of that was I totally didn't mind them and they were so easy to just grab and go. Yes, I am totally admitting that I actually really like these and now make them for Keep Reading
Nature’s Harvest®+ Entenmann’s® Little Bites™ Snacks = Match Made in Mom Heaven!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Entenmann’s®. The opinions and text are all mine. Let face it, mom's are busy! With everything that comes along with the back to school routine, it can feel impossible making sure you pack your child a lunch that they will not only love, but is also healthy for them too. That's where Nature’s Harvest® Bread and Entenmann’s® Little Bites™ Snacks come into play. As you already may know, I am a mom to a very energetic and finicky 4 year old. He has certain quirks about him that make packing a school lunch particularly challenging. He has a giant list of things he won't eat in his lunch, but I am glad to say that Nature’s Keep Reading
Mott’s® Apple Cherry Juice + $100 Walmart e-Gift Card Contest!
OK, I have to be totally honest here… I am super picky about apple. I'm from upstate New York and apple are a big deal around here. One thing in particular ranks highest on my "picky scale", apple juice. Not only is apple juice one of my favorite things, but my 3-year-old loves it too (and he’s not even a "juice kid" which is crazy). Another thing that you didn't know about me, about 8 months ago I had gastric bypass. After having gastric bypass, I basically turned into a diabetic. I cannot have anything to sugary or I start getting all kinds of unpleasant symptoms. But, my love for apple juice didn't fade. Since I was a little girl, the brand that has always been trusted in my Keep Reading
Family Piggy Bank: A Fun Way to Save for Family Fun!
Most of us had piggy banks when we were young. Our parents or some other thoughtful adult often gave them to us as a way of teaching us how to save money. When it came time to empty it, we were delighted to have a few dollars that seemingly came out of nowhere. And we took it out and spent it on candy, a toy, or something else that we wanted. But all too often, when kids become adults, they forget about those savings lessons learned in their younger years. They spend every last cent out of each paycheck, and they end up without anything left over. Wouldn't it be great if we could save up some money to have fun with as easily as we did in our youth? Actually, there's no reason why we Keep Reading
Teaching Your Children about Saving Their Allowance
Do you have a child? When you are teaching them about right and wrong, make sure to throw in a lesson or two about money. Money is important in the world because it is how things are bought and sold. Money, in and of itself, doesn’t bring security but knowing how to use it does. Even at a young age, if your kids can handle doing chores around the house, then maybe it is time for them to have an allowance. Even with the economy, you don’t have to go overboard with an allowance, so long as it is age appropriate. For example, a child of about nine may get as much as two dollars a week. It is a reasonable amount that they will have to hold onto for a little while to be able to buy 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
