Now that I am a mom I love making gifts for my husband that involve my daughters. These have many benefits: 1. They are a fun art project for my kids. 2. They are inexpensive. 3. They create and preserve memories. 4. My husband loves them. For Fathers Day a few years ago, I had […]
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Our lives are super busy and it can be hard to find time to create cute and tasty treats for Halloween. I have spent hours scouring the web for the best & easiest treats you can make in under an hour and your kids can help, too. One of my favorite things about Halloween is […]
Germs Ew! That is exactly how I feel on a daily basis. Due to my wonderful anxiety disorder, I have OCD about cleanliness and hand hygiene. I have learned some great tips for household infection prevention, as I come from a healthcare environment where I hired providers, nurses and important Infection Preventionists. Even as someone hiring […]
My daughter is turing one next month. I can’t believe a year has passed, and I’m looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. That being said, I’m working and she refuses to sleep – needless to say I am one tired Mama! I want to make sure her first birthday is special, but I […]
I really should send a gift. Wait what does she need? Should I spend more than $50? Is it weird to send a gift? These are such common questions, but they can just stay simple. The power of gifting is so significant. Surprise Gifts We all know that birthdays, holidays, and milestones are the times […]
Crib – check! Car seat – check! Minivan – check! College Savings Plan – check! Life Insurance – oops! Life Insurance – one of the most forgotten financial decisions that parents need to make. It’s easy to think about all of the things that you need for the baby in the short-term (saving for college is […]
Spring cleaning is here! One of the least desirable and dirtiest items to clean is a child’s car seat. Images of disinfecting wipes and hazmat suits appear when I plan to attempt this hurdle but in all truth, gentle is best. Here’s my tips cleaning your child’s car seat. The best way to clean your children’s […]
I am so excited for my first official post as a Tampa Bay Mom’s Blog contributor. I am excited to share some fun crafts with you over the next few months. Over Labor day weekend we took a family day trip to Fort DeSoto beach. We love the beach but we don’t get to go very often […]
Halloween is on a Saturday this year, hooray! After a long night of trick-or-treating with the kiddos, it will be awesome to sleep in on Sunday morning (by sleeping in, I mean sleeping until 7:00 am-ish, obviously). But with a weekend Halloween upon us, the adults definitely deserve some special beverages to accompany the candy […]
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At every holiday it seems that we head straight to the candy aisle to pick up some treats for our children’s special activity or exchange at school. Valentine’s Day is no exception. And just like Halloween, it is almost a requirement to hand out candy to your sweetheart. As you peer down the candy aisles, […]