I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship and how much those closest to me, including my family members, help add joy and happiness to my life as well as help shape who I am. The quote: “You are the company you keep” encourages us to be deliberate in how we define and choose our friends. And on the flip side, it reminds us that being good company is just as important as seeking it.
Characteristics of a FriendSo much…
How Did You Spend Your Summer Vacation? Building Fond Memories of Charitable WorksWhen my kids go back to school in a few weeks and their teachers ask them, “How did you spend your summer vacation?” I hope they have all sorts of fond memories of long days at the pool, endless nights catching fireflies, and time spent in laughter with family…
RSVP for Tuesday Twitter Party With Hunt’s to Chat Mealtime Moments & Family TogethernessDid you go “boo-boo” free today? Did your entire family eat a meal together without tears? Or, like the picture below, did your kids end up with ketchup on their face and look all the cuter for it? Then, high five! With hectic summer days ahead and kids out of…
Giveaway! Hunt’s Ultimate Summertime Party Basket Including $100 Target Gift CardMoms know family meals can go from together time to stress time in no time. So what’s the answer? Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup can help be a mealtime peacemaker at your dinner table spurring fun, laughter and dipping delight with every squeeze. Hunt’s 100% Natural Ketchup is recognizing…
RSVP for Wednesday Twitter Party to Chat Summer Food With Bush’s® BeansWith Independence Day parties and events right around the corner, so many of us are asking ourselves, “What should we have?!” Just in time for this fun and festive celebration, we’ll be chatting with the folks at Bush’s® Beans about some great warm weather food and some fabulous summer…
Giveaway! Win a Bush’s® Beans Gift Pack With a FLIP CameraIt’s summertime and the ultimate entertaining season is finally upon us! Casual summer dinners outside help make mealtime a snap—not to mention how much fun it is. Just in time for the 4th of July, Bush’s® Beans will be giving away a gift pack that includes a FLIP…
Giveaway! Win a Chiquita Prize Pack With $200 AmEx Gift CardThe Prize There is no time like summer time to get in shape and enjoy the outdoors and warm weather. And this week, Chiquita is making it possible for families to live and eat healthier with a prize pack for one lucky winner. In addition to awesome…
My 40th Birthday: The Anti Midlife CrisisHow old are you? Nearing 40? Far from it? Beyond it? Well, this year marks the beginning of my 4th decade (on March 24 to be exact), which actually has had me pretty excited. I normally get giddy about my birthday, starting on or around January 1 each year. But,…
Essentials for Traveling With ChildrenBy CanCan of MomMostTraveled.com Though I do review travel gear, when thinking about “must-haves” for travel with children, it isn’t material items that come to mind. Starting when my first child was seven weeks old, I have traveled with my children to places like the Bahamas, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore,…
Balancing Life 101 Part 2By Camille of www.makeitworkmom.com The most important thing to remember as you try to balance a career and motherhood is that you’re not in this alone. You have to depend on other players to help you get through your day, and retain your sanity. Depending on your situation, your…
