Sepsis Awareness: Take Time to Educate Yourself about the Signs and Symptoms This is a post prepared under a contract funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and written on behalf of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network for use in CDC’s Get Ahead of Sepsis educational effort. Opinions on this blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of CDC. Infections put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Anyone can get an ... Read More about Sepsis Awareness #GetAheadOfSepsis
Laundry Room Organization Ideas
Laundry Room Organization Ideas Keep magnetic dry erase marker on washer lid or hang a dry erase board on the wall. When you toss items in, use the marker to write reminder notes (check for stains, items that can’t be dried, etc) Wipe off and repeat for additional loads. Put a wall mounted drying rack on a wall for air dry items. Install a drying line, hooks, or closet rod for hanging clothing coming right out of the dryer so they don't get wrinkled. If room allows, put your ironing board ... Read More about Laundry Room Organization Ideas
Easy Weeknight Meals
Easy Weeknight Meals Like many of you, my family is on the go daily, and weeknights are very hectic, so we need easy weeknight meals. I'm driving my mom taxi from carpool to carpool, dropping off children at various club meetings and sporting events, then racing around town to pick them all up. I love it though, and wouldn't change it for the world. The time when they're grown and don't need me to taxi them around is rapidly approaching, so it's important to me to enjoy every moment. Part of ... Read More about Easy Weeknight Meals
NECTAR Mattress
I am thrilled to be sharing with you about our experience with NECTAR Mattress, and the company has generously offered to giveaway a mattress to one lucky reader! You'll love this memory foam mattress from Nectar Sleep, it's very comfortable and easy to set up. I was so excited to be offered the opportunity to receive a brand new NECTAR mattress and be able to offer an additional one to a lucky reader! When browsing the site, we selected a twin size mattress for my 16-year-old son's room. His ... Read More about NECTAR Mattress
Graduation Gift Ideas
Graduation season is almost upon us, and often we have multiple graduation gifts to buy all in one season. Depending on the number of gifts you need to purchase, the total amount can add up quickly. I've always felt that the meaning behind the gift is more important than the cost of a gift. When browsing for the appropriate gift, think of the recipient and something that they will find useful or meaningful for a long period of time. Of course, gift cards and cash are always welcomed too, they ... Read More about Graduation Gift Ideas
Funny Socks
My kids LOVE to wear and gift fun socks. For Christmas, they gifted their favorite uncle some Bob Ross socks - and they were a hit. Then, for my oldest son's birthday, the same Uncle sent him some Star Wars socks - that he wears as often as possible. There are so many different patterns and sayings of fun socks to fit any personality. They're great gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers, or just to brighten someone's day. Here are a ... Read More about Funny Socks