Thank you Council For Responsible Nutrition for sponsoring this post. I am proud to be one of the 170 million Americans who take dietary supplements each year! Being a mom in and of itself can be exhausting, whether it is for one child or four like I have. When you add to it all of the things like sports, dance, music, school, chores, work and everything in between, life can be overwhelming. Of course, that didn't seem like enough (haha, just kidding)...so I decided to add coaching to the ...
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10 surefire ways to get into an argument with your teen
I have a teenager. In my mind - I feel like I have been raising a teenager for a lot longer than the 6 months she has officially been 13 - and my almost 11-year-old is already in the teenager attitude mode (but not nearly as often). I get it. I have been there. I was a teen once. That is how I know that getting into an argument with your teen is inevitable... You couldn't pay me a million bucks to go back and relive my 13 to 15-year-old years of school. The drama, emotions, puberty, ...
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This post is brought to you by Store Brand Formula. All thoughts and opinions are my own. New babies are expensive. I have raised four of my own (each about 2 years apart) so I know the expenses related to raising kids. One of the most expensive things is the formula the first year. I tried nursing but my milk didn't come in very well on my first two and the last two we struggled with thrush - so I threw in the towel at about 2 months old on all of them and we ended up formula feeding. I ...
10 ways to encourage health & wellness habits in kids
This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As a mother of four kids, I can tell you honestly that teaching and instilling healthy habits in my kids is extremely important. From the time they were born I have done everything I can to keep them happy, healthy and well. It is important to start when they are young, so they grow up learning those things and they become ...
10 ways to help your kids succeed at sports
Having kids in sports is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work. They spend a lot of time working hard to get better at what they are doing and so as a mom, I want to make sure they are being taken care of. In order for them to be successful, they have to not only work hard and develop the talents they need to play well, but also to be physically and mentally strong. I have three kids in softball/baseball this spring and another one doing dance. They all want to be their best, so I am always ...
10 ways to relax as a busy mom
This is post is brought to you by SheSpeaks/MARS. I am sharing 10 ways to relax as a busy mom. Being a mom is a tough job. 24-7-365. I love my babies and so for me it is part of who I am...mom. But I still need to know that I have me time. Everyday there is cleaning, cooking, working, cleaning, cooking, running to sports and music practices, cleaning and cooking, shopping, working, and did I mention cleaning? I feel like I am being pulled in a million directions all the time and I hardly take ...
5 ways to help your child feel more confident
Having kids is such a blessing in my life. I want them to be able to achieve their dreams, and have fun and be happy along the way. I know that it is not always sunshine but as a mom and a parent of four kids I can tell you that I am a huge influence in their lives - whether good or bad. I try to be the best I can so that I am a positive influence, but I am only human. I guess it is good that there are bad times so that we can talk about them and be more grateful for all of the good ones. Be ...
5 ways to get your kids interested in reading
This post is brought to you by Scholastic and the 20 for 20 reading challenge. We are sharing 5 ways to get your kids interested in reading. I love reading. It is my break, what I do to relax, calm down or take a break during a busy day. My mother taught me to read at a very young age because she was a first grade teacher, and ever since I can remember, books have been a part of my life. Because I love reading so much, I knew that my kids would love it too. And they do - just not as much I ...
12 Days of Halloween Romantic “Trick or Treat” Cards
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone #KYTrySomethingNew #CollectiveBias Halloween is one of my favorite times of year, but just because it is all ghosts and spook – doesn’t mean that I can’t do something romantic and fun for my hubby. Both of our birthdays are in October, so that makes it all the more fun. I wanted to make something for him that was fun and different that would should him how much I care, so I came up with 12 D ...
5 ways to take 10 minutes for yourself everyday
As a mother of four, I often find myself overwhelmed and feeling behind. Because of this I feel like I shouldn't take time for myself so I often work through even when I feel burned out or in need of a break. This is a bad cycle to get into and over time I have realized that when I take a 10 minute break at least once a day ;) I feel more rejuvenated, I am more productive and even more patient with my kids. I love them to pieces, and when I see myself starting to be snippy or impatient, I know ...
