Game Day Fan Favorite Recipes with Old El Paso™

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Game Day! Nothing brings more excitement to our neighborhood than game-day. We are known in Louisiana for our elaborate tailgating / football parties and of course FOOD! Food is shared among family and friends throughout the day and cooking is done the day before or first thing in the morning. Baton Rouge offers a unique game-day atmosphere with it’s strong traditions and community spirit. I've partnered with Old El Paso™ … [Read more...]

Albertsons Goes Peanuts with The Peanuts Movie

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I have always enjoyed sharing childhood memories with my boys, whether it's family memories, candy, a song, movies or characters... nostalgic conversations always take me back in time. As parents, we often find ourselves recalling a fond memory and wishing we could recapture that moment and we often do through our children. The Peanuts are one of those rare and special childhood gifts that we get to share with our own … [Read more...]

The Power of Clean program – clean water for families in need

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Disclosure. I am participating in a paid campaign on behalf of P&G and The Motherhood to share information about the P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program. Do You Know the Power of Clean Water? There is nothing like water to quench thirst on a hot day or to warm you up on a cold day. My drink of choice is water, I get my full 8 glasses a day if not more.  Many of us don't even think about water, as … [Read more...]

Let’s ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for ALL.

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Today's heroes are often celebrities, actors, singers, athletes and entertainers, children look up to them and want to to be like them. I think it's time that we introduce our children to a new type of hero... the real super heroes of our time, the ones that saves lives, the ones that daily serve their communities and help protect and nourish the lives of others, Community Health Workers.  I was able to spend a week with … [Read more...]

LivingTree – Bridging the gap between parent and teacher

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This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the LivingTree. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Today more than ever, it's so important to be involved in a child's education as well as staying connected and informed with your child's school and teachers. However, staying on top of a child's daily activities, lessons and homework is not always easy. It can be difficult to know exactly what your child is doing … [Read more...]

Protein Packed Blueberry Yogurt Bites

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I used to laugh when moms of teen boys would offer helpful advice and try to prepare me for a time when our boys would attempt to eat us out of house and home. Never could I have imagined the reality of a growing boys escalating appetite until I was faced with it myself. We are here, we are that family with four boys proclaiming that they are hungry 20 minutes after their last meal. My new mission has been finding meals … [Read more...]

Six Tips to Prepare Your Child for the New School Year

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This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the PreK12 Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #PreK12Plaza It's hard to believe that summer break is soon coming to an end. The smell of campfire s'mores will soon be replaced with the smell of new pencils and crayons.  The beginning of a new school year is usually received with many emotions... excitement, hesitation and even worry. There are number of … [Read more...]

Bump Style Box – a chic maternity boutique delivered to your door.

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They’re all the rage right now and with a quick search, you’ll find the perfect mail to order box for just about anything.  Mail to order boxes are a great way to discover a plethora of new products, from makeup boxes and toy boxes to boxes of wonder and now maternity clothes! BUMPstyle Box is a chic maternity boutique delivered right to your door. Though it's not considered a subscription box service because you only … [Read more...]

Summer Bike Safety with PreK12 Plaza

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This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the PreK12Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Like most parents,  I constantly worry over the safety and well being of my children. With four very active boys, I feel like I am forever yelling out for them to be careful, watch what they are doing, concentrate on the task at hand, get off, don't throw, don't jump, stop running or put on your … [Read more...]

Raising culturally aware children

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It's a lovely thought to think that we might be able to raise colorblind children and never have a need to discuss race relations. Unfortunately, children do not grow up colorblind. Teaching children the value of diversity and cultural awareness is crucial. We can't afford to put aside discussions about race with our children. I’m not talking about “We are all equal in Gods eyes" or "Under the skin, we're all the … [Read more...]