In full disclosure, I was provided with a copy of The Welcoming Classroom in exchange for my honest opinion. An affiliate link is also included. The right program, great teachers and a structured classroom are all important factors in providing a successful education. This, however, is only half of what is needed for a child … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with SmartMax Rescue Team in exchange for our honest review. Do your kids LOVE building toys? Do they LOVE playing with trucks too? Well, I have the perfect toy for you! SmartMax Rescue Team offers kids hours of brain boosting building fun! Kids will have a blast building and … [Read more…]
As I sit in my bed, on the morning of my 36th birthday, I find myself reflecting on my life; the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly and everything in between. I find myself remembering those who are no longer here and being grateful for those who are. I find myself asking myself the … [Read more…]
Congratulations! You’re a mom (or dad)! Being a parent is the most important job you will ever have. It is unbelievably rewarding, amazing and breathtaking, but it can also be exhausting, stressful and, at times, lonely! As a parent it is important to make connections with other moms or dads and continue to feel like … [Read more…]
When you have your first child, the love you feel is like nothing you have ever experienced in your life. How can one little being complete you so much? How can something so tiny own that much of your heart? So when you find out you’re having a second, you have to wonder, How do … [Read more…]
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now what? Whether this is your first or fourth pregnancy, you could always use tips and advice from other moms. When I was pregnant, I welcomed any advice I could get (well not all advice but that’s a whole other topic!). I loved learning about new products and books that could help … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided with The Best for Babies book from Gryphon House, Inc in exchange for my honest review. An affiliate link is also included. You endured 9 months of pregnancy then labor and delivery, and now you are enjoying the precious time you have at home. But for so many moms … [Read more…]
For many people having a C-Section makes them feel like less of a woman or worse yet, less of a mom. I empathize with this feeling but I wholeheartedly do not agree! Although I didn’t plan on a Cesarean birth with my first child, I was completely okay when it had to happen. Here is … [Read more…]
We all know how important it is to get our kids to read or listen to a story each night. It boosts academic and cognitive development, increases expressive and receptive language, expands general knowledge and enhances comprehension. Reading each night also helps improve focus and attention. All of these things are skills needed to be … [Read more…]
When my husband surprised me by booking a weekend in Philadelphia, I knew I had to let my boys explore and discover all the culture and history this amazing city has to offer. I had heard so many wonderful things about the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, that I knew we had to … [Read more…]