Want to get tweens talking? Try TiffinTalk
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Real Mom Media. The opinions are completely my own based on my personal experience with the product and using it with my teen. “How do I get my tween to talk to me?” That’s one of the most common questions asked by parents of tweens and […]
This World Immunization Week, let’s give all kids a shot at life
One of the popular signs seen at this weekend March for Science read, “Got polio? Me neither! Thanks, science!” Lots of people found that one particularly funny, including myself. In addition to being a humorous and evoking gratitude for science, the sign also reminds me to appreciate that we live in a country where vaccines are readily available. […]
Beautiful wedding anniversary quotes
Today is my wedding anniversary! I love looking back at our photos, remembering the special people who helped us celebrate, and reliving the excitement of finally becoming husband and wife. I was looking for some beautiful wedding anniversary quotes to mark the occasion and found some that are so lovely, I had to share. “In all the […]
Born in China movie review and educator’s guide
“Who knew that China looked like that?!” That was a common refrain at the conclusion of the screening of Born in China, the new Disneynature film debuting in theaters nationwide this weekend that tells the story of four different animal families. The film is gorgeous, and captures how incredibly stunning the exotic landscape of China is, […]
25 fun things to do when visiting New York City
New York City is ginormous and awesome. To me, that combo is what makes traveling there so fantastic and also a little terrifying. I hadn’t been to NYC in a long time and my daughter had never visited there. We decided it was time for a family trip to the Big Apple. One of the hardest […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer and poster are here!
“I can’t stop watching this. Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.” That’s what one of my friends wrote on social media about the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer that was just released today. He’s pretty spot on. It’s pretty remarkable. I’ll stop typing and you can start watching: It gets your heart pounding and leaves you […]
BMO200 Fountain is perfect place to make a wish in Chicago #BMO200
One thing I love about childhood is the focus on wishes and the many opportunities to make them: wishing upon a star, the wishbone at the conclusion of Thanksgiving dinner, throwing a penny into a fountain as you make a wish. However, as we get older it feels like wishes are often reserved just for birthdays. Adults still […]
Happy birthday, Beverly Cleary! 10 reasons to love her books
Happy 101st birthday, Beverly Cleary! Her books like Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse and more, have impacted the childhood of generations of readers. She has been honored for her contributions with the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. She was also named a Library of Congress Living Legend. In honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday, […]
See the new teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok
Today is a very rainy Monday and I admit that I had a case of the blahs. That all changed, however, when I saw that a brand new teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok came out today. Suddenly, it became a much better day! Watch for yourself and see if your day doesn’t improve just a wee bit, […]
2 adorable new Born in China clips
With Disneynature’s “Born in China” opening in theatres everywhere on April 21st, I wanted to share some adorable new clips from the movie! The film takes audiences on an epic and exciting journey into the wilds of China, an area of the globe few people have ever ventured. The movie follows the stories of three animal […]