23 Important Things My Autistic Daughter Has Taught Me

23 Important Things My Autistic Daughter Has Taught Me

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Being a mom has been one of the most educational and eye-opening experiences of my life. Especially when it comes to my autistic daughter, she has taught me so many things- not just about parenting, but about myself. Parenting an autistic child has taught me a lot about myself. And I would even go so far as to say, that my autistic daughter is one of my greatest inspirations in life. Which is true. She inspires me daily. Not just because she’s my daughter. Though I may be a bit biased. For everything that she’s encountered, and gone through, she does so with a smile. That’s why I want to honor her and share with you 23 things that my autistic daughter has taught me….

4 Important Reasons to Never Skip Breakfast

4 Important Reasons to Never Skip Breakfast

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I have admitted in the past that I am kind of a skipper. Well, maybe more than kind of. It’s not always intentional though. Sometimes I just get so caught up in doing other things in the morning. And then, by the time I get around to it, it’s already close enough to lunchtime. But when I look at how I use my time; it’s silly of me to not eat breakfast. I mean, if I can get coffee then surely I can have breakfast- right? That’s why I’m partnering with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring you these 4 important reasons to not skip breakfast. One of the most important meals of the day is breakfast. You heard that growing up and may not believe it…

Do you suspect that your child may have anxiety? Here are a few types of anxiety that kids may deal with and tips for parents on how to help.
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How to Recognize Common Types of Anxiety in Children

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We have covered anxiety in children with autism, but today we’re going to talk about the types of anxiety in children. Stress affects children in similar ways as adults. And anxiety is no different though it may manifest differently in children. As a child, I had terrible separation anxiety- especially on the first few days of school or summer camp.  I wasn’t a shy child but I was just a child that was very much attached to my mom. Squeaker will, at times, show signs of separation anxiety but so far it isn’t too bad. But that’s just one of the types of anxiety in children. Let’s look at a few more. What does anxiety look like in children? Children’s anxiety symptoms are typical of…

Road Trip Tips and Advice for Moms and a Free Checklist

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseTENA #CollectiveBias Over the years, and after having three kids, my body has changed. And while I am doing what I can to combat this or to at least maintain some control; there are times that I just cannot do anything. Well, short of doing an emergency dance and then running like heck. Can you relate? Most of the time, if I’m prepared, I’m okay. But then there are other occasions that I just know something is going to happen. And it’s not going to be pretty. For example, if we’re taking a road trip or day trip and there’s no sign of a rest stop. Or at…

14 Cooking Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money

14 Cooking Hacks That Will Save You Time and Money

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I’m all for saving time and saving money. Any sort of tip that will help with time management or money management? Yes please. I will take more. So when I can find tips that will help with both, I’m all for it. I am thrilled to share with you 14 cooking hacks that will save you time and money. Many families today eat a lot of fast food and prepared convenience foods due to the lack of time they believe they have. The problem is, these foods will end up being very expensive ‒ not only at the supermarket, but also will result in more visits to the doctor due to the lack of nutrition and unhealthy ingredients in such foods. Thankfully, you don’t have…

How to Make an Upcycled Flower Vase and 7 Tips to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

How to Make an Upcycled Flower Vase and 7 Tips to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

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  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. We all know about Earth Day but why not celebrate Earth Month? Or, for that matter, take it all year round with a #LessWasteChallenge in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. We’re going to start doing this weekly and challenge ourselves to reduce our overall waste by 1 pound. Even though it may not seem like a lot, if everyone does their part; it goes a long way. I also want to talk about easy tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle that the whole family can do. Americans dispose of more than 700 billion pounds of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other…