Family Life
Holiday Survival Guide: How to Survive the Chaos
Many people look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, not only for the delicious meals that are prepared but the togetherness that it brings for families. Most of us love to come together during this time of year but it can also cause A LOT of stress....
A Christmas to Remember: How to Make it Magical for the Kids
Christmas is not just about showering your kids with presents and buying ornaments and lights – it’s so much more than that. Christmas is about values that every parent should teach its children – kindness, gratitude, and generosity. That might be the reason...
4 Steps Moms Should Take When Their Teens Start Dating
No matter how old your child is, they will always be your baby. But that doesn't mean your baby won't grow up. When your child becomes old enough to start dating, things can get scary. It's a big leap for all of you and you need to be thinking ahead. So...
How to Support a Bullied Child
No parent likes to think about the possibility of their child being bullied, but the reality is that it is extremely common, with an incredible 160,000 children a day avoiding school due to the fear of bullying and 33% of children reporting experiences of...
How To Have A More Eco-Friendly Home
The number of people who are becoming more and more eco-friendly is growing by the day. People are beginning to realize that our planet and we as species are in great danger of extinction because we are being reckless in using the natural resources Earth has to...
5 Reasons You Should Let Your Boy Cry
With male teenage suicide rates on the rise, the old adage “big boys don’t cry” may need to be readdressed. Traditionally boys are taught to be tough, not to cry, and shrug off their emotions. However, recent studies are showing this may not be the healthiest...
Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes
Halloween is near, so the need for spooky treats has hit my family hard! We are looking for an opportunity to mix up a bunch of ghoulish goodness to share with friends! If you too want to share something dramatically delicious this Halloween season, you are going to...
5 Tips to Help You Get Game Day Ready
I received free product in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Everybody's working for the weekend, as we all know from the classic 80's song. This week, we are all working on containing our excitement for the big SEC College game this...
DIY Candy Corn Candle Holder
Fall is such a wonderful season to enjoy. As we watch the leaves turn from green to orange and browns, the temperatures drop and everything around us is pumpkin and apples then you know it is one of the best seasons of all. I wanted to share this simple DIY that can...
Y’OUR Personalized Skin Care Review
Skincare has become more important to my beauty routine as the years go by. Now that I am wiser, and know there is more to keeping the skin I have been blessed with healthy than moisturizing, I want to develop a routine that works for me. For a while, that was not so...
No More Dirty Dishes with the Bosch AutoAir™ 500 Series Dishwasher
Southern Carolina Family has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As the kids get older, some parts of life have gotten easier. The night time...
The Truth About Little Boys Who Love to Get Dirty
Little boys can bring you to the brink of insanity and then gently ease back. Raising boys is certainly not for the faint of heart. It is messy and emotional. It can be muddy and even at times heartbreaking. As I look at them with their little elbow dimples and...
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD
Bring Home the Music & MagicOctober 15 on Digital, October 29 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD The enchanting all-new original movie stars Laura Marano (Disney’s Austin and Ally) as Kat Decker, Gregg Sulkin (Marvel’s Runaways, Faking It, Wizards of Waverly Place)...
How to Choose an After School Activity your Child will Love
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How to Introduce STEM Play to Babies and Toddlers + Top 5 STEM Toys for Little Kids
Albert Einstein said, “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” When it comes to kids learning through play, the old fashioned way of showing kids how to use a toy or kids learning through reading instead of experiencing has faded away in the...
Fun Box Tops Activity for Parent and Teachers
School has officially started for the boys and one thing that is really important in our morning routines is making sure they eat breakfast before we head out the door. One of their most favorite is cereal. It is quick and easy and they love it. They each have a...
Things I Wish I Had Known While Raising Boys
Motherhood is one of the biggest crowning achievements in the life of a woman as it not only makes you feel overwhelmed by the feelings of love and adoration but it also makes you realize that you are tougher and more competent than you realize as you have just given...
Fun Halloween Bingo Game with Printable
Are you ready for some Halloween fun this year? I get tired of the same old boring Halloween games, so I decided to create a fun game for my readers. Halloween Bingo is super easy and fun for the whole family to play. I think I love this game the most because my...
Parents What Are You Teaching Your Child by Being Inconsistent?
As a parent, it's important to be as consistent as possible, in order to create a healthy living environment for you and your family. Of course, no plan is perfect, so occasional deviation is certainly permitted. Problems occur when inconsistency becomes more...
Back to School with LAMO Footwear
School is almost here and I am ready to update my look for the season! As a very busy mom of three active boys, I am used to being on my toes. So, when I think about updating my wardrobe, I am looking for function, fashion and comfort. Shoes are one of the first...
The Naipo Neck & Shoulder Massager with Heat
With the holidays comes some stress. From staying on budget to accomplishing everything on your to-do list, it is easy to get overwhelmed and maybe a little tense. When given the opportunity to review a few Napio massagers, I knew this was perfect timing and just what...
Keep Your Family Safe Online with the CUJO Smart Firewall #CUJO
We live an internet driven life. We depend on it for so many things; We find the music we want to hear online. We do our banking online. We communicate with friends, work and learn from the internet. We even play games online, find recipes and do some of our shopping....
Circle with Disney helps Monitor Screen Time for Everyone
Motherhood in this day is a completely different game in this age than it was for our parents. So much has changed, from education to nutrition and the role technology plays in the daily life of our families. It seems like keeping up with technology has become a job...
5 Decorating Tips For A Boy’s Bedroom
It’s not easy to come up with ideas for a boy's bedroom when you know nothing about decorating. Start by taking a step back and considering the person who’ll be using the bedroom. Take into account their interests and hobbies, as well as their sense of style. Think...
Here are 10 Things I will NOT Teach My Boys
Do you ever feel like the world we live in is constantly judging us? The fact is it's true. We are guilty of it just as well as our neighbor or the stranger on the street. The world is not the same as when we were growing up. Most of us could walk to school, walk to...
Walk in Their Shoes: Understanding Your Child’s Point of View
Children are like snowflakes. No two are exactly alike. They come in all shapes and sizes, and all different personalities. Some are introverts, some are extroverts, and there is a vast spectrum of personalities in between. It is important for parents to remember that...