• How to Encourage Preschooler Problem Solving

    How to Encourage Preschooler Problem Solving

    This post is sponsored by Entertainment One and Scholastic. Although I received compensation for spreading the word about Mission to the Moon, all opinions expressed are my own. Problem-solving is one of the most important skills our children can learn, but luckily there are fun ways for them to do it! In today’s modern World, problem-solving skills…

  • Teaching Kids About Self-Care

    Teaching Kids About Self-Care

    This post is sponsored by Natrol but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. We live in a world of increased mental and physical health concerns and in response, there is a growing trend for pro-active self-care. ‘Self-care‘ is a term I had never heard ten years ago but now I stumble across it…

  • Why Creativity and DHA are Important in Toddler Development

    Why Creativity and DHA are Important in Toddler Development

    I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123). Creative art projects allow growing minds…

  • 5 Survival Tips to Conquer After-School Chaos

    5 Survival Tips to Conquer After-School Chaos

    This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The Spring/Summer park season is here and those after-school activities are in full swing. Whether it’s a playdate with a friend or team practice, we all want to conquer after-school chaos and have parenting run smoothly. Elsie is…

  • How to Get Started with Baby Bathtime and Sensitive Skin

    How to Get Started with Baby Bathtime and Sensitive Skin

      Baby bath time is more than a hygiene necessity, it’s an opportunity to learn, have fun and bond with parents. It can be intimidating for new parents to get started with baby bath time, and today I’m sharing my advice on what to expect from your bath time routine and thoughts on choosing the…

  • How to Do Something Amazing with Cord Blood Banking

    How to Do Something Amazing with Cord Blood Banking

        Have you ever heard about cord blood banking? I’m so excited to be sharing some info on this today because I really see it becoming more common as there is so much research taking place to study how cord blood could be a treatment for various diseases in the future. New research is…

  • Spring Kids Style for Little Explorers: OshKosh B’gosh Giveaway

    Spring Kids Style for Little Explorers: OshKosh B’gosh Giveaway

    This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own It’s been a hard winter for many but spring is on the horizon. Outdoor playdates, park exploring, and Easter egg hunts are just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start breaking…

  • The Ultimate Vegetarian Empanada: Beans Make it Better

    The Ultimate Vegetarian Empanada: Beans Make it Better

    This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Is it me or are empanadas totally trending on the food scene right now? I keep seeing them pop up on menus and I get it… they’re delicious! Chef…

  • Whole Milk Yogurt: Returning to Real Food and Nutrition

    Whole Milk Yogurt: Returning to Real Food and Nutrition

        Today I’m partnering with Bellwether Farms to talk about how I feel about nutrition and whole milk dairy. It can be difficult to find whole milk yogurt in grocery stores, yet some research suggests eliminating healthy fats can actually increase your chances of obesity*. I’m sharing how my kids and I enjoy whole milk yogurt,…

  • Classic Italian Bruschetta with NatureSweet Eclipses

    Classic Italian Bruschetta with NatureSweet Eclipses

    We moved from Europe to the US a few years ago, and one of the things I miss is the food in Italy. Simple, with the best ingredients, you just can’t beat it. I miss the tomatoes from my in-laws’ kitchen garden, they are unlike anything I have tried before; and when you’re making something…