This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealTasteForRealLife #CollectiveBias My husband doesn't often go to the grocery store. He'll go to pick up a thing or two here and there, but rarely does he do a full shopping trip. However, a few months ago, I wasn't feeling well so he grabbed some quick easy to cook items and brought them home. That same evening, he cooked some frozen pizzas and brought me a slice. It was, by far, ... continue reading...
Why We Will NOT Opt Our Child Out of STAAR State Testing
Here in Texas, we have a state test named STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). Texas is not unique, all states are required to have some form of standardized testing nowadays. This isn't new either, in fact, as a 33 year old woman, I grew up taking the CAT test (in NJ) and the TAAS test (the old version of Texas standardized testing). Also not unique in Texas is how contentious the topic of state testing has become nowadays. Educators and Parents alike struggle with ... continue reading...
What It’s Like To Lose Your Mom At 12 Years Old
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, it hurts like hell to lose your mother as a kid. Daughters should not have to bury their mothers before they are even teenagers. However, this is a story of grief, but also of healing and strength. If you are the caregiver for a girl who has lost her mother, or you have lost your mother yourself, I hope my story can help bring some peace and maybe even some healing. I will never forget that day. My dad and stepmom came to our apartment and ... continue reading...
10 Awesome Reasons You Should Sign Your Kid Up For Cub Scouts
On the fence about signing up for Cub Scouts? My son has been in Cub Scouts since he was a first grade Tiger. It has been a constant in our lives ever since. It is the extracurricular that he enjoys the most and the one that has probably had the most positive effect on his life so far. Read the post to learn 10 of the BEST reasons to join Cub Scouts! Here are some reasons that WE love Cub Scouts: Power of Achievement - One of the things that I have always loved about Cub ... continue reading...
5 Special Things We Do For Our Children When They Are Sick (and 1 Thing We Rarely Do!)
Is your kid sick? I hate it when my kids are sick. I always wish I could trade places with them and they could always be healthy, happy and germ free. These mom hacks for sick kids help to make their illnesses a bit less traumatic though. Here are just a few of the special things we do for our children when they are sick: Eat or drink whatever they want/can - We are not picky with their diet when they are sick. Oh, the only thing you think you can get down is Sonic mozzarella sticks...let ... continue reading...