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It’s happening more and more at the playground. The kids will be playing. My son will be inconsiderate. Nothing terrible, just jumping ahead of someone in line, not respecting personal space, forgetting his manners, and I’ll speak up and...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Allegiant Air and Doubletree Riverfront. Sweets, Treats and a View in Jacksonville with Allegiant Air I love the idea of a vacation and taking a break from the day to day. But traveling with...
Like most parents out there with young children, our refrigerator is full of birthday invitations. Sometimes our weekend days consist of juggling at least two birthday parties while wrangling our everyday family and household responsibilities, spending time with one...
Disclosure :: Omni Hotels and Resorts sponsored this post and giveaway. Top Three Reasons Our Team Adored The Omni Dallas Hotel When it was announced that the City Moms Blog Network Sister Site Conference 2015 was going to be held in...
Dealing with Dairy Allergy in Breastfed Babies I recently returned from an all-inclusive trip abroad. About two days after we returned, my six-month-old baby started acting really fussy. She could not sleep on her own anymore and had to sleep...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Waxing the City. Time to get summer-ready! Have you thought about expanding your waxing service beyond brows and bikini? Now is the time of year to broaden your horizons and include legs, arms...
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! When I was teaching, this was one of my favorite weeks of the whole year. It's no secret that teachers can sometimes feel unappreciated or unacknowledged, so it's a real treat to be showered...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center. Roots of Success: Building Skills for Executive Function Over 25 years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a poem, Everything I Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten. I’m sure you’ve seen it,...
  What My Cousin's Death Taught Me About Life It was a day like any other. I was getting ready for work, and as I brushed my hair something caught the light and glinted back at me in the mirror. That’s...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Avenue Family Dentistry. 5 Dental Facts That All Moms (and Moms-To-Be) Should Know There are so many questions when a brand-new baby enters the picture, and in addition to their ten tiny fingers...
Being sober in New Orleans is tough Like, really tough. Everywhere I turn there is a drive through daiquiri shop or "Big A$$ Beers To Go" signs or people walking the streets with giant green grenade drinks. The cafe's offer shots of Baileys or...
4 Reasons I Spoil My Children Without Regret My son just turned three and is deep into the race car phase. One of my favorite things to do is to surprise him with a cool, new race car. They vary from cars...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary. Zika Virus :: What You Need to Know If you’ve turned on the TV in recent months, you’ve no doubt heard about the Zika virus outbreak. So, what does it all mean and how...

Get Outside

Sometimes, I get so caught up in the grind that I allow myself to miss out on things that bring me (and the kids) joy and calm. Though I was raised a city girl, I’ve always had a connection...