Disclosure: This is a sponsored post & giveaway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Having children at the beginning of the digital revolution has allowed me to make mistakes with my first child that I valued when I had my second. A friend came to me recently with questions regarding her oldest who received a smartphone for her recent birthday. What apps should she get? What is safe for a girl her age? How can I give her privacy while safeguarding the music or videos she watches? Continue Reading
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerRealMedleys #CollectiveBias Morning at my house are on the chaotic side! For the last 5 weeks my teenage daughter has been waking up at 5:30 a.m for high school volleyball practice. Let's just say, she's not a morning person. But how can you be when it's July and practice is at 7 a.m. I'm always on the hunt for a easy breakfast solution. Today I'm going to WOW you with Continue Reading
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Coupons.com. I love my daughter but the one constant argument we have (aside from cleaning her bedroom) is her cell phone. I don't understand how she can use 3X the amount of data that I use and almost 9x more than her father does. We hate change but we decided that enough was enough and are moving her to a pre-paid plan. With numerous plans out there it's hard to choose where to go with our daughter's mobile plan but after numerous people Continue Reading
Exploring Louisiana – Otis House At The Fairview Riverside State Park #BayouTravel
Over the years, Blogging, Babies and the Bayou has evolved and one thing that has not changed is my love for travel and Louisiana. Starting July 1st, readers can find additional Louisiana attractions not as well-known to travelers but beloved local landmarks. These off the beaten path locations can be added to your upcoming Louisiana vacation and give visitors (and locals) a unique Louisiana experience. When I started my blog 6 years ago I shared local events, concerts and various Continue Reading
Sarah & Teen Driving – Getting Your Teen There Safely with Allstate #GetThereSafe #Ad #DiMe
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored safety campaign with DiMe Media and Allstate Foundation. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I have been very fortunate with my teenage daughter. She is a sweet, young lady who does well in school, is kind and loves to participate in sports and other after-school activities. One thing that worries me is teenage driving! She's almost 15 years old and has asked us for her first driving lesson. With that in mind, I have been preparing her by Continue Reading
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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareItForward #CollectiveBias I think any parent has that moment of uncharted territory in any milestone. When your child learns how to walk, goes to school for the first time, learn to drive I'm not ready for that and graduates from high school. This week my oldest child completes the 8th grade and is officially a freshman in high school. In addition she was honored to Continue Reading
My Wakeup Call – Teens, College Planning and the High Cost of Books #Sponsored
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post for CampusBookRentals.com. All opinions and thoughts are my own and is not influenced in any way. With the school year almost nearly completion, my daughter came home from school the other day with a booklet that can help plan her high school course schedule. I mean, I knew it was coming. Her high school days will come and go with a blink of an eye. She started to talk about college choices, moving out of state and the cost of tuition and Continue Reading
Travel Chat: Top Foodie Travel Destinations #BayouTravel
Are you planning to do some traveling during 2015? If you consider yourself a foodie or at least a lover of fine foods and cuisines, then you may want to add a few great foodie destinations to your travel list for this year. What's on this list? While certainly not complete, this list offers a taste (pun intended) or some of the best hot spots for great food and the finest in dining. Check out these choices and enjoy your travels -- and the culinary delights these hot spots have to Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Potty Training Tips While on Vacation #BayouTravel
If you are potty training your little one, a vacation or trip can certainly throw a wrench into the progress. There are a few things you can do to help promote potty training while you are away from home and on vacation. Check out these tips to help you and your little one stay on track and not ruin the headway you've made. Take a Potty With You Be sure to take your little one's favorite potty chair with you on vacation. Familiarity is very important when you are trying to potty train and Continue Reading
Family Fun Night – How to Host Your Own Paddington Party #PaddingtonMovie #Ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for BSM Media and Starz. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Our work week and weekends are filled with after-school activities and ballgames. This leaves our Friday nights open for a family night with no obligations or commitments. Since my children are older they tend to watch comedy or action movies. On our last movie night we saw the previews to Paddington The Movie to which my 10 year old son said we HAD to watch it. Do you remember the Continue Reading
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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FitToPlay #CollectiveBias My teenage daughter and I are always on the go but we have different lifestyles. I'm usually at work trying to decide what the dinner menu is and running across town to see my teen play her game before heading home to cook and clean. After school you can find my teen rushing to softball practice and waiting for me to pick her for voice lessons Continue Reading
How to Keep Healthy This Cold & Flu Season at Sam’s Club #SimplyHealthy #Shop
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplyHealthy #CollectiveBias Every weekend my family & I head over to Sam's club to do our weekly household shopping. I know that as a Sam's Club member I can purchase quality fruits, veggies and lean cuts of meat to keep my family healthy. But today I'm home from work taking care of my little guy who has the sickies. Missing work is not fun, especially since I work in Continue Reading