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How children are affected by what they see and read on the news

It’s no secret that bad news is everywhere. We see it at the grocery checkout, on social media, and even when we turn on the television. Today, it feels as if all news is bad and we live in a frightening world. Whether it is politics or violence, images and stories greet us every day that easily overwhelms us and we are adults. Now, imagine trying to make sense of the tragedies, wars,…

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The 14 of the Worst Sunscreens for Babies and Kids

The Environmental Working Group has compiled a list of the 14 worst sunscreens to use on your children. With sunny days up ahead, make sure they are appropriately protected with safe ingredients. You can also find a list of the best sunscreens for kids on ewg.org. For more information about how to stay safe in the sun, visit EWG’s Sun Safety Campaign. The 14 Worst-Scoring Sunscreens for…

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Minnie Mouse Inspired Dipped Oreos

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Springtime is on the way with Peppa Pig

Products provided for review. All opinions are my own. Spring is here (almost!) We had a taste of spring a few weeks ago but now we are left with 50 degree weather and kids who are eager to get outside and get planting! Ever since we moved my little girls have been excited each spring to get out and plant. Our previous home was in a concrete jungle and we didn’t have much room for planting. They…

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PJ Masks Live on Stage Tour Dates!

The more parents I speak to about how excited I am for summer, the more groans I’m met with. I simply didn’t realize that finding things to do with kids over the summer was such a hot topic, and the cause of summer time stress for so many parents. I guess I see it now, when my kids aren’t in a routine we are more prone to tantrums and meltdowns, but I have some exciting news for at least ONE…

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Who Says Dental Hygiene Can't be Fun!?

Protected: Who Says Dental Hygiene Can’t be Fun!?

Teaching our kids about dental hygiene has always been an easy topic in our home. My girls started brushing their teeth from the time their first teeth sprouted, and it’s something they enjoyed as babies and has developed into one of their best habits now that they are big kids. There’s a running joke that my middle child will grow up to be a dentist because she will walk around brushing her…

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The Fisher Price Learning Tablet by nabi is All Bang for Little Buck!

Product provided for review. All opinions are my own. My little guy is almost 2! Can you believe that? I still remember when I announced my pregnancy on Instagram when I was about 5-6 months pregnant. The rollercoaster ride this little man put me on when he was still in the womb was just a sneak peak of what life with a little boy would be like. He’s active, so so active. He loves to climb, and…

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Spring is here! Trading Hot Cocoa for Ice Cream

Spring is here! Trading Hot Cocoa for Ice Cream #JOURNEYTOÄAH #HäagenDazs @HaagenDazs

We are trading up the hot cocoa for ice cream now that warmer days seem to be here for good- or until October. There’s nothing like a simple vanilla ice cream- it can be dressed up with all your favorite toppings or eaten on it’s own. My favorite way to enjoy vanilla ice cream is with chocolate and almond pieces, like the Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Bars. Since we had amazing…

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Jump In Muddy Puddles for a Great Cause! #PeppaMuddyPuddleChallenge Did you know that April 1st was National Jump in Muddy Puddles Day? My little guy celebrated this past weekend when he discovered a puddle and decided to go full force into it.

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Candyless Easter Baskets

Disclosure- This post contains affiliate links. I feel like I’ve been making candyless Easter Baskets from before they were even trendy. Yes, I’m THAT mom- the one who doesn’t want her kids to devour 5 pounds of Easter Candy within 5 minutes- because that’s exactly what’s going to happen if I fill up our kids Easter Baskets with candy. When my girls were still babies, I would fill their Easter…

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Teaching the Importance of Reducing Waste and Making a Difference #TossTheTube

Teaching the Importance of Reducing Waste and Making a Difference @ScottProducts #TossTheTube #ad https://ooh.li/653d54e

My girls both look forward to the toilet paper ending because they like to craft with the tubes. The only problem is we go through A LOT of toilet paper and we end up with way more toilet paper tubes than they can use. I see the tubes adding up in the garbage and I wonder about all the waste. While making a craft out of the tube is a great way to teach about recycling, I think we need to take the…

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A Huge Kitchen Appliance Sale at BestBuy featuring LG!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free I’m quickly learning that home ownership is a constant work in progress. We purchased our home almost 4 years ago and thought we were done with everything once our summer kitchen was updated. I didn’t update the refrigerator in the summer kitchen and brought…

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Disney's Moana is now available to own!http://amzn.to/2meMbP1

Disney’s Moana is now available to own!http://amzn.to/2meMbP1

My little girls are quickly learning that while princesses seem to have the life, paving your own way is more fulfilling. While watching Disney’s Moana in the movie theater on Christmas Eve, I knew instantly it would be their new favorite movie because my girls have been obsessed with anything Polynesian since Lilo and Stitch. I love the powerful message, they love the music, and overall it’s a…

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Enter to Win the first ever PJ Masks DVD!

PJ Masks is kind of a big deal in our house. All 3 of my kids ranging in ages from 1-7 love watching this show. PJ Masks is not only engaging, but also teaches kids to stand up for themselves and their friends, while also learning to not be the bully. In our ever changing world, this is such an important message to get across to children, and often the hardest one to teach. In the new release,…

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The Teletubbies are back to celebrate two decades of belly laughs! #ad #TeletubbiesUSA

I am a Teletubbies Blogger Ambassador. This post is part of a sponsored campaign. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Can you believe Teletubbies debuted 20 years ago!? I remember watching it with my friend’s little brother, and then when my first daughter first got into Teletubbies. It seems there were one of those shows that kids loved throughout…

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On the go fun with Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World for Nintendo 3DS

On the go fun with Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World for Nintendo 3DS

We received this game as part of the Nintendo Kid Reviewer Program I finally had some time to wrestle the Nintendo 3DS away from my daughter’s hands so I can check out Yoshi’s Woolly World featuring Poochy. Yes, I should have been cleaning dishes, picking up crayons from the floor, or perhaps preparing a meal, but even mama needs a time out and what better way to unwind than with a Nintendo game…

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