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A Quick Guide To Raising Your Kids To Stand Up For Themselves

November 30, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Raising your kids to stand up for themselves doesn’t mean raising them to be bullies or mean to other kids. It simply means raising them to not be pushovers – so that they can articulate what it is they want to do and what it is they don’t want to do without being swayed. There’s […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids, Psychology Tagged With: parenting, Tweens

How To Calm A Hyperactive Dog

November 20, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

A hyperactive hound can be hard work. You may be embarrassed to socialize your dog around other people or other dogs because of their wild behavior or you may have problems with biting or barking that extend long beyond the puppy phase. My Ellie Mae is the perfect example. She’s about 7 and still has […]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Dogs

What To Expect When Your Kid Hits Puberty

November 20, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

FFFUUUUNNNN let me tell you. Do you remember going to the stores to buy all the baby books that you could get your hands on? There’s one out there called “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”, and it’s a book that a lot of mothers are eager to read – and why not? It talks […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Humor, Kids Tagged With: growing up, parenting, puberty, teenagers, Teens

Congrats On Being An Adult! Here Are Some Things You Now Need!

November 18, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

There are many things things that you need as a child that is provided for you by parents, family and other adults. When you’re a child, you wish and wish to be an adult so that you can give yourself what you need. That is, until you get to adulthood and realize that the whole […]

Filed Under: Family, Helpful Hints, Humor Tagged With: adulting

Time With Your Other Baby: Getting Some Time With Your Partner When On Vacation With Kids

November 18, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Of all the positives to a family vacation, when we head out with the sole purpose of having quality time as a family unit, we really need time to ourselves. This is especially true with us as parents. Perhaps we are forever doing things back at home, so we never get to spend proper time […]

Filed Under: Family, Travel

The Things To Expect As You Get Older

November 18, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

We can all be a little focused on the here and now and less likely to think about what our future holds. After all, we have no idea what tomorrow brings. But the truth is, a little thought to the future, putting plans in place, and making changes right now can have such a positive […]

Filed Under: Family, Healthy Living Tagged With: ageing, Elder care

Simply The Best: Giving Your Dog The Finer Things

November 15, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Pets…they drive me crazy but I wouldn’t trade any of them. And no disrespect to cats, but it’s especially the dogs I can’t live without. Any Dog owner would want their pooch to experience the finer things in life. You care a great deal about the animal you’ve decided to adopt, and the idea of […]

Filed Under: Pets

The 3 Best Ways To Deal With Back Pain

November 14, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Lower back pain is quite common these days due to the lifestyle that a lot of us lead. You know, busy, stressful ones. There are all sorts of different causes, like sitting at a desk all day long or sleeping on a bad mattress, or maybe even from exercising. Living with back pain can be […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: back pain, health and wellness, pain relief

Music to My Ears- JLab Headphones: #1 True Wireless Headphones under $100

November 10, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

The #1 True Wireless Earbud under $100* (JBuds Air) now features three new models to give you true wireless earbuds that deliver on sound, quality and comfort. Meet the new squad from JLab Audio, perfect fit for any lifestyle. There’s the new sport-inspired JBuds Air Sport, business-inspired JBuds Air Executive, and the JBuds Air Icon, an upgraded everyday option. There’s something for everyone to #FINDYOURGO. (and under $100) ! #ad @BestBuy @jlabaudio

Filed Under: Entertainment, Gift Guide 2018, Holidays, Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: Bluetooth, Gifting, Headphones, music, wireless, wireless headphones

So Fresh and So Clean – The Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher

November 9, 2019 by Alison Leave a Comment

Let’s see hands – who like’s doing dishes? Okay so maybe there’s like 1 person out there who actually likes this chore. I mean the cooking, the eating…I’m down with that all day every day, but the clean-up is the worst. #ad @BestBuy @BoschHomeUS #FollowTheFridge, #BoschHome #Fresh #FreshbyDesign #MyNewBosch #SoFreshSoClean

Filed Under: Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: Appliances, Best Buy, bosch, Kitchen, Kitchen Appliance

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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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