After 20 years of marriage and three children, date nights are sadly few and far between. We have babysitting issues as the grandparents are getting older. I don’t always feel comfortable leaving the younger two with the oldest. My husband…
Category: Musings on Family
@YoursphereMom in the #BlogHer House and a #Giveaway!
As a mom of teens, tweens, and kids, online safety is my thing. Must have it. Must teach it to my kids. Must make sure that kids are safe while browsing the internet, e-mailing, and so forth. At home and…
Tweens Love Hair
When my girls were little I could barely get a brush through their hair without shrieks and yells. Now that the girls are older, both are completely consumed with their hair. The style. The hair products. The cut. And did…
Question: Can I Call Myself a MommyBlogger if My Last 10 Posts Are Product Reviews???
Can I Call Myself a MommyBlogger if My Last 10 Posts Are Product Reviews??? If a random reader happened upon my blog. That reader might wonder if I have kids or a husband. I get in to ruts where all…
My Go-to Lunch for Rushed Mornings
Our weekly lunch menu is as follows: If kids are home, I cook. On days off school and weekends, my older kids often make their own lunches. If kids are at school, I pack their lunches 4 out of 5…
Transitioning Your Toddler to a Big Kid Bed
Transitioning a toddler to a big kid bed can be challenging to parents and child. I know it was for our family. My toddler fought tooth and nail to get her crib back. The toddler may not be ready to…
Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse Test Drive
I recently discovered the Sonicare toothbrush. I have sensitive gums. The Sonicare brush heads vibrate to dislodge food particles between my teeth. No matter how long I use the Sonicare — there is a timer, but I generally guesstimate how…
Trekaroo Thursday: Spending the Weekend on a College Campus
My daughter spent her first night on a college campus as a 10-year-old. No, she wasn’t a student. Her volleyball team participated in a 3-day tournament over Memorial Day Weekend. Going away to college at aged 10?! We talked about…
Play Tennis with Chris Evert: @BeSimplySmart Contest #BlogHer
The #BlogHer Hood Simply Smart Milk event with Chris Evert was the right mix of brand product placement and fun event with a celebrity. Chris Evert spoke to the bloggers and a reporter for 30-40 minutes about everything from fitness…
Toys, Toys, and More Toys at My #OpenSky Store
With three children at home, we have toys. More toys than we know what to do with. Toys come in to our house as gifts from grandparents…from birthday parties…and just because. Toys go out of the house, too. I don’t…
