General

As I’m really starting to miss travel, I find myself thinking back to a recent tropical vacation.  If you’re also drawn to the magic and the beauty of places like the Caribbean and Central America then you could always bring…

My daughter came home the other day and said she wanted pancakes for dinner. She’s normally a very healthy eater and wants vegetables and high fiber foods, so I knew something was up. I asked her if she was going…

Now that we’re all home during the day with Covid-19, we are HEARING each other. A LOT. We’re hearing our teens play video games non-stop, our spouse on boisterous Zoom calls or we’re hearing our neighbors play Bon Jovi on…

I’m nailing my stocking stuffer goals this year by pre-ordering gifts online. My teen daughter will often talk to me about trends and cool things out in teen land, and I listen! All of these items are also easy to…

Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning….

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. When I am having a party or helping with large events, wine enthusiasts like myself know that that Grocery Outlet is a great place to find value wines at a…

There’s nothing more frustrating then creating a stunning blog from scratch, filling it with interesting and engaging content only for no one to see it. Blogging is something that is both rewarding and fun to partake in, especially if you’re…

This post is sponsored by Bona but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. By BoredMom Ruthie Whether it is back to school, decorating for fall, planning dinner parties or simply just managing the day to day household activities,…

Laws are being passed and reef-wrecking sunscreens are getting the boot! But which options are effective and reef-friendly for your summer beach fun? Some new mineral sunscreen product has hit the market this year, and here’s a preview of some…

This post was sponsored by Swanson Health. As summer is almost in full swing, we decided to build an outdoor covered entertaining area in our backyard. What seemed like a simple backyard improvement has turned into a major endeavor, which…

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Giving and volunteering have always been a part of my life, so naturally, my daughter has been raised to also take part in many charitable causes….

It’s commonly know that if you’ve been injured or hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you may be considering suing the person or company at fault as your injury might have had a significant impact on your life.  But does…

 This post was sponsored by Influence Central as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. You may have heard or read about Loperamide in the news recently, but one drug warning can…

This post is sponsored by Jigsaw Puzzle but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I eat a healthy diet and exercise but have found that in my down-time I was aimlessly surfing social media and watching cat…

At my daughter’s preschool ‘graduation’, they asked the kids what they wanted to be someday. The kids chirped to the crowd –  doctors! lawyers! farmers! dolphin trainers! and I think there were a few mermaids. Then there was that one…