*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* For many, choosing where you take your family for medical care is as important as selecting a home or choosing a school district. When you need urgent care for a non-life-threatening illness or injury, know that Patient First has been providing medical care since 1981 for people in parts of Virginia, Maryland, Washington
Back to School Tips for Middle Schoolers
*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* Back to school season is upon us and, if you’re like me and the mom to older tweens and teens, ensuring they have a great year is about more than a new backpack and good shoes – although those things definitely help. Middle school can be a challenging time for so many students. New
When You Need a Kidney: What to Know About Live Kidney Donation
Donating a kidney is a huge decision, especially when you’re considering donating to a stranger. If you saw my recent Facebook post, you know why living kidney donation is so important to my family. If you didn’t see it, you can check it out here. If you are thinking about being a living kidney donor for someone in need, I encourage you to read this
Shein Shopping Haul: Honest Shein Curve Reviews & Tips
If you’re a curvy girl considering Shein and on the hunt for some honest Shein curve reviews, you’ve come to the right place! If you’re not familiar with Shein, it is one of these “fast-fashion” companies that creates super trendy clothing at unbelievably low prices. I consider it in the realm of disposable fashion because the items, though often cute and super on trend, just
Comcast Xfinity: The Best Home Entertainment, Security & Connectivity for Families
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of Comcast. As a long-time paying Comcast customer, all opinions are my own. Are you looking for the best streaming options for your family? Interested in home security, mobile service and lightning quick internet? Comcast can meet all of those needs for today’s active, connected family. We’ve been traditional cable users and Comcast customers for over 10 years
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
Mother’s Day is just around the corner (May 9, 2021), and if moms could ever use a little love and appreciation, this would be the year. After battling through a pandemic, stuck at home with the kids, giving up time alone and even time at work to manage childcare and home schooling, these Mother’s Day gift ideas are meant to please every mom on your
Kids and Influenza: Understanding Antivirals for Flu Treatment and Tips to Help Them Get Better Fast
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Genentech to write about the signs, symptoms and treatments available for pediatric influenza. All opinions are my own. Did you and your family get a flu shot this year? As a family with an asthma sufferer, we have been diligent about this line of defense against the flu since he was diagnosed back in 2013.
Hey Plant Parent: Easy Houseplants Even You Can’t Kill
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links that may earn me income if you purchase.* Houseplants became all the rage in 2020 when people were forced to stay home more. With little to keep them occupied and the burden of loneliness around every corner, houseplants provided a healthy, joyful way to feel connected to something when connecting to each other just wasn’t super safe. I’ll admit
Easy Homemade Ramen
We recently discovered a local ramen restaurant that is insanely good and I wanted to find a way to make easy homemade ramen so I could eat it without having to get bundled up to go get it or pay extra for DoorDash to bring it to me. I scoured the Internet for an easy homemade ramen recipe and found more than I could make
Best Gifts for Best Friends: Under $50 Gift Picks for Your Favorite Females
This is my favorite gift list to make each year because it’s like lowkey shopping for me without actually buying anything. All of the best gifts for best friends on the list are also on mine (in case anyone is here shopping for me) and many of them are in my cart waiting for money to materialize so I can pay for them! Each item