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Manners Matter

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***Thank you to Common Courtesy Kids for sponsoring this post so we could share with you how manners matter!*** Three cheers, mama! If you are reading this post, it means one very important thing–you have survived summer!! Well done, and welcome to September! We all know summering with kids is no joke. It’s when push comes […]

5 Tips for Organizing a Community Yard Sale

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If you have a growing family, then you might find yourself running out of storage space for items that your kids no longer use but are still in good shape. High chairs, toys, and clothes can clutter your home and take up space you may need. One solution for decreasing the mess is to hold […]

A Place for Us Book Club Discussion

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***Thank you, Carrie, my reading cohort/spirit sister, for casing out this A Place for Us book club discussion with me, and sharing such smart insight with us!*** When I heard Sarah Jessica Parker was starting up her own publishing line, mine was one of the first hands raised to see what her first book would be.  […]

The #1 No-Fail Sensory Fun for All Ages

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***Thank you to SpinMaster for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their cool Feel the Fun van tour and the no-fail sensory fun that is such a hit!*** This summer has been all about enjoying cool adventures, and when we heard the Kinetic Sand Feel the Fun van tour was touching […]

Screen Time Balance

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It’s probably fair to say that we all spend too much time in front of screens these days. I’m in front of one right now writing these thoughts down, and I know I will be back in front of it later on today. When it comes to our kids, we often let them spend their […]

The Country Music Festival in Your Backyard!

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***Thank you to Citadel Country Spirit USA for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the country music festival touching down in the Brandywine Valley next weekend!*** Sometimes magic happens, friends. Sometimes all the planets align and the people you most want to see in concert land IN YOUR BACKYARD. My husband […]

Chew Your Way to Savings this August:

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***This post was sponsored by Trident Gum as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in this post about how to chew your way to savings this August are my own.*** August can be such a tricky time for us mamas! With the frenzy of summer still running, while working […]

10 Reasons to Love the Family-Friendly King and Prince Resort

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***Thank you to the King and Prince Resort for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on why the incredibly family-friendly King and Prince Resort is a must-visit!*** You know those magical unicorn times with kids, the rare ones when you think, “Sweet! We’ve got this family gig down and it’s working out–it’s […]