Why I'm Honest With My Kids about The Dangers of Smoking and My Mission to Advance a Tobacco Free New York State is sponsored by Tobacco Free New York State as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own I live my life pretty much an open book - which is Why I'm Honest With My Kids about The Dangers of Smoking and My … [Read more...]
Lessons I’ve learned from my Shih Tzus
As I sit here about to type this post, Lessons I've learned from my Shih Tzus I can feel Lazer's hot breath on my leg. Lazer has been my constant companion on a daily basis since my dad passed away eight years ago. And to be fair ( Ike who we rescued four years ago and is Lazer's forever shadow) is also heavily breathing on my other leg. When we adopted Lazer he was two and half … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Indulgences Just for Mamas
Mother's Day Indulgences Just for Mamas I'll admit it: I secretly wait for Mother's Day each year. Like other mothers, I love being a mom and wouldn't change my job for the world. OK, so I may reconsider this when my 14-year-old son is in the middle of a terrible teen outburst but only for a split second. Seriously, though, being a mother is one of the toughest gigs around. We moms work 24 … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake
Marriage is messy and complicated. It's a daily uphill battle of compromise and self-sacrifice, it's not a sprint it's a marathon. ( And I never thought I'd be celebrating my husband's 61st birthday with a Weight Watchers One Point Chocolate Chip Cake - but I digress). When you get married the most important decisions are: what flavor butter cream frosting will I choose to adorn my three-tiered … [Read more...]
Summer Staycation Tips that will keep kids happy and busy
This post was sponsored by Wendy's as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Summer is on the horizon and I'm sharing Summer Staycation Tips that will keep kids happy and busy! For those families who are opting for a staycation, i.e. basically, rather than packing up the car and kids, I have tips to create … [Read more...]