Today I'm over at Chicago Parent talking about the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road event in Chicago earlier this week. There were lots of fun surprises, as one expects with Disney. One of the most interesting surprises to me, however, wasn't a thing. Rather, it was the … [Read more...]
‘Diaper Dans’ provide your daily dose of Disney cuteness
I had an incredible time at the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road event in Chicago yesterday. It was fabulous and the event included lots of great information, a large dose of inspiration and even a magical moment with Mickey. There was a lot of cuteness in that conference … [Read more...]
Surprising advice about stopping the summer slide
I'm over at Make It Better magazine talking about "How to Avoid the Summer Slide." When writing the article, I interviewed Sue Kick, an elementary school principal in Wilmette, IL. What she said about ways parents can prevent the summer slide surprised me. I expected her to … [Read more...]
Easy, fast fudge recipe
Happy National Fudge Day! Fudge is an American creation which gives new meaning to the term "happy accident." Fudge was the result of a batch of caramels gone wrong in the late 1880's, according to The Nibble. The batch was said to be "fudged" and hence the term, "oh, … [Read more...]
Facts about Father’s Day
Father's Day is the third Sunday of June and here are some facts about our dads and the holiday to honor them. * June 15th is the earliest date on which Father's Day can fall. * There are approximately 70 million dads in the United States. * The Census Bureau estimates that … [Read more...]