4 Things to Educate Your Kids About Regarding Energy Usage
Although it has recently become a fad to reduce your carbon footprint, the practice of conserving energy has always been important. Like with many other subjects, the first step towards practicing good energy usage is to educate your children. By discussing concepts behind energy usage, your child can learn where energy comes from and why saving energy can help save our future and our planet. 1. Define Energy Image via flickr by One particular matter to tackle with your kids is the definition of energy and where it comes from. Quite simply, energy is the force needed to get something…
Save on Baby Products with Walmart’s #EveryLittleStep Event
When I think of purchasing items for baby, the first thing that always comes to my mind is "How much is this going to cost me?" Not too long ago, I read about a family who hired a certified baby planner (Did you even know there is such a thing? I didn't!), and because they trusted this person, they ended up spending a lot of money on products and furniture that was useless because it was their first baby and they had no idea what they would need or not need! Not only did they buy a lot of useless…
Tips to keep your kids safe online! #GrowingUpOnline Lorax DVD/BluRay #Giveaway
How did YOU teach your children to surf the web safely? Check out the Growing Up Online eBook that The More You Know Learning Series and NBC News has launched. It's a FREE eBook for parents to keep their kids safe on the Internet! Our kids have never known a world without the Internet. They’re spending more and more time on the web, so teaching them about using technology responsibly and safely is critical. Use the #GrowingUpOnline Blog App and take the quiz to see if your child is ready to safely surf the web! Download the FREE Growing Up…
Weight Loss is Easy – Blake Sylvia’s Weight Loss Program | #weightloss
Just about two months ago, I noticed that a lot of my local Facebook friends started liking a Facebook page about weight loss. I figured that the person behind the page had to be someone local, because it wasn't rocket science to realize that the majority of the people I saw liking the page didn't really have a weight problem. I decided to follow suit and like the page as well. It wasn't until a couple of days later, when my mom brought over a book called "Weight Loss is Easy - How I Conquered 40 Years of Obesity" that I decided that it was time to look into this guy…
Oreos are out of control! | Different Kinds of Oreos
This weekend, we went to Walmart to go grocery shopping. Now, I know that a lot of people boycott Walmart, but in our neck of the woods, our options are limited! I also know that these aren't good for or so save it! As we went down the cookie aisle, I noticed that the Oreos section was HUGE!! What happened to just having the option Oreos and Double Stuf Oreos. This is what we saw: I can remember when you'd say, "Grab me some Oreos, please," there was no guesswork. You just grabbed a bag of Oreos. Now, there are…
VTech Switch & Go Dinos – Jagger the T-Rex Review & Giveaway
Now that school is back in session, the boys aren't allowed to play video games during the week, because they're so obsessed! The good news is, they have some really awesome new toys to play with! The new VTech Jagger T-Rex Switch & Go Dino is SO cool! Last year, they were able to review Brok and Span, and they loved them! This year, they think Jagger is SO much more awesome. He's the perfect toy for my geeklets! Braxton and Hawk haven't ever had a toy that interacts via voice commands quite like Jagger! Even Andy had a blast…
La Leche League Nursing Bra Groupon 50% off & Free S/H | #breastfeeding
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First Day of High School
Have I told you, lately, that I have a seriously beautiful daughter? I don't think I'm being biased, either! Well, I think I might be a bit, but I'm so proud of her. I think all parents will get me here! This is Kylie on her first day of school. Like all the other kids in the Freshman class, she was really nervous, but she said it went well with the help of a guest that went to their school such as a motivational speaker for high schools, and I think the second day was easier to swallow! She made…
First Day of School 2013! (Boys only post!)
Yesterday, the boys were dreading going back to school. They were not happy that it was going to be their last day of summer, last day of waking up when they want, and last day of Xbox until next weekend. This morning, the boys were up before I was, they had already dressed themselves, eaten breakfast, and watching the clock for the bus! They love riding the bus on the first day of school, because their bus driver is absolutely awesome! Of course, I don't fight that! Of course, this morning, when I was taking pictures, it was cloudy, and…
Embracing Homeschool: The Beginning of our Journey | #Homeschool
The following is part of our new guest series called Embracing Homeschool by Lourdes Resendez. Lourdes is a mom of four as well as a birth doula, midwife assistant, and childbirth educator. It’s hard to believe that in about a week we will be starting our fourth year of homeschool! Where has the time gone? This year I will be guiding my high schooler through the last few months of his homeschooling journey as he finishes his senior year *tear* and beginning pre-k with my 4 year old. I am excited to see where James’ dreams leads him after he’s…