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5 Tips for Healthy Hair and Skin (Plus Sweepstakes Info)

This post was sponsored by Nature Made as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When I was younger, my hair was always amazing, even when I did not try. Now that I am over 40, I find my hair is not quite what […]

Making the Best of Sick Days

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Sick days are the worst! As I sit down to write, I am recovering from being sick and my elementary-aged daughter is home sick. I recently shared tips on making sick days easier on your child, but what happens when it’s Mom who is sick? Mom […]

Real Kids Shades – Serious Eye Protection and Style

I talk a lot about the importance of making sure your kiddos wear sunblock. I grew up as a fair-skinned redhead in Arizona, before the widespread use of sunblock. I know the risks. However, parents (myself included) often slack off when it comes to protecting our children’s eyes. Did you know that, unlike skin cells, eye […]

Science is Awesome – Introducing the TB Blood Test

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the TB Blood Test. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I love it when science makes our lives a little easier. I recently learned about the new tuberculosis (TB) blood test which is more accurate, less time consuming, […]

5 Things You Can Do to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth #MetLifeTDP

I participated in an Ambassador program on behalf of Influence Central for the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. When my kiddos were little, one of the battles I hated the most was trying to get them to brush their teeth. I have to admit that their creativity […]

How to Protect Your Child’s Eyes From Harmful UV Rays

I live in Arizona where the sun shines bright.  A little too bright if you ask me. In fact, Phoenix is one of the top 10 American cities for UV danger. Most of us work hard to make sure our children are wearing sunscreen, but many of us do not require our kiddos to wear […]