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Are You an Overprotective Parent? Sometimes It Pays Off!

June 21, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Looking out for your children will always be at the very top of your priority list as a parent. You don’t often care if you are being overprotective or cautious; you care about keeping them safe at all times. You spent all of those difficult months being pregnant and having so much control over where […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: parenting

My Mama Heart is Breaking…

August 12, 2018 by Alison Leave a Comment

Think back with me if you will. It’s probably High School and you are head over heels for your first serious boyfriend or girlfriend. In fact, in just a few weeks it’ll be a year you’ve been officially “together”. A High School year for a couple is like 10 for us seasoned adults…it’s a long […]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Kids, parenting, teenagers

New Parent Survival Guide

December 11, 2015 by Alison Leave a Comment

What are the things you wish you had known before you became a parent? Not the typical how much does he or she eat, when do I start feeding cereal or regular milk, what temperature is too high, and common questions like that; but the real stuff. Things like is it normal to feel like […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Kids, Saving $$ Tagged With: Baby, Diapering, parenting

What Makes Your Family Great?

November 20, 2015 by Alison 24 Comments

Family. We all know what that word means by definition, but at the same time it can mean something different for everyone. Have you ever thought about how many different types of families there are? It’s kind of mind blowing when you really think about it. One little six letter word can mean so many […]

Filed Under: Family, My Life Chronicles Tagged With: Adoption, National Adoption Day, parenting

Diaper Changing 101 – What they Don’t Tell You

August 3, 2015 by Alison 9 Comments

  This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Diaper Genie® but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #PlaytexEssentials http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Got kids? Planning on having them? The thing that you can count on in your life as a new parent is dirty diapers. There’s no way around […]

Filed Under: Family, Humor, Kids Tagged With: babies, diapers, parenting

Behaviors With Friends by Teach2Talk

January 28, 2015 by Alison 6 Comments

Thank you to Teach2Talk for sponsoring this post. My love of technology and helpful parenting hints, is all my own.     What do you think about your kiddos learning acceptable social behaviors when they’re spending time playing games? That would kill two birds with one stone wouldn’t it? It’s toally possible now thanks to […]

Filed Under: Kids, Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: app, education, ipad, parenting

When My Kids Hurt

July 14, 2014 by Alison 8 Comments

As a parent, one of the hardest things in the world to handle, is seeing one of your kids in pain. Today started out pretty rough and my heart is hurting for my son. A little background here…my son, right now he’s 12, doesn’t get overly attached to people. He has friends, a couple very good […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: loss, pain, parenting

10 Ways To Entertain Your Kids For Free This Summer

July 11, 2014 by Alison 5 Comments

  What do you do when the kids are home from school and the daily routine is less than exciting? The new has worn off of summer break and mom and dad are about to snap if they hear the phrase “I’m bored!!” just one more time. The good news is that there are some things […]

Filed Under: Family, Healthy Living, Kids, Saving $$ Tagged With: entertainment, parenting, summer activities

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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