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Cleveland Clinic is the Choice for Children’s Heart Care Needs

“This post was sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Children’s as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” I was born with two heart murmurs- a ventricular septal defect and an atrial septal defect. Now, while this may sound scary what it really means is that I was born with two holes in my heart. The atrial region is the upper region and the ventricular is the lower region. What it meant for my parents was an extra day in the hospital and then a trip to Houston to see a specialist. The holes closed on their own though and I’ve had no ill effects. That was over 30 years ago and I’m thankful to have all of that…

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How to Make the Most of a 10 Minute Power Shower

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We only have so much time in the day, so how do we make the most of it? Well, to be honest, it really does start with the morning. I’m partnering with Schick Intuition to bring you tips for making the most of a 10 minute power shower. Sometimes it may even be less, but I’m being generous to myself and allowing 10 minutes. As a #SchickAmbassador I’m more than happy to share my routine. First, let me set the stage. On a “typical” (and I use that word loosely) morning, the alarm clock goes off at 6:00. It is then silenced for another glorious 30 minutes before Kyle gets out of bed. Five minutes later I’m usually up while our toddler continues to sleep…

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Essential Car Care Trips and Fun Day Trip Ideas Near Albany

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias Summer usually means spending more time with family, whether that means staying local or heading elsewhere. For us, it means staying within our budget but still having fun. One of the best ways we can do that is by planning local day trips. But, before we hit the open road to a nearby location, we make sure that the car has been taken care of. An older vehicle with plenty of use, Kyle’s SUV has been good to us. And in return, we want to make sure that we’re good to the car. That means staying on top of routine maintenance by following these 8 essential…

Under the Sea Mini Tot Unit

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToPlay #CollectiveBias Thank you Back to Nature Macaroni & Cheese for sponsoring this post. Try the new Back to Nature Made with Organic Macaroni & Cheese Dinners! With the warmer weather finally settling in, we’re planning to take more of our activities outside. Whether that’s just getting outside to play or taking some of our sensory and learning activities outdoors; we want to make the most of these sunny days. It also helps to get outside because it means longer nap-times for her. Squeaker enjoys being outdoors, probably more than I do, but that’s because I have seasonal allergies to deal with. Still, I don’t want that to…

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The Practical Parent’s Guide for Raising Responsible Kids

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Do you tend to do too much for your kids? Do you hold your kids accountable for their actions? What about chores and responsibilities at home, what are your expectations for your kids? These are just a few questions that I find myself asking when it comes to watching the kids around me on a daily basis. I also wonder about my own parenting skills in terms of how Squeaker is being raised. I want her to be grateful, respectful, and I want her to be aware. I want her to be confident and self-assured. I want to parent her with love and compassion. I want to make sure that I’m raising a child with character. I still worry constantly that I’m not doing enough…

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Easy Ways to Tackle Your Teens Smelly Laundry

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This post was sponsored by NEW! Tide PurClean as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I might be one of those odd balls who actually likes to do laundry. Strange yes, but true. It’s one of the few household chores that I don’t mind doing. But, even that is tested when it comes to my autistic teen’s laundry. And if you’re a parent of a teenager, you know what I’m talking about. How in the world, at that age, do they manage to get their clothes that stinky and smelly? Maybe during camp season I can understand since they’re outdoors more. Still. Tackling her laundry can be a chore on top of a chore. Here’s a few ways to make it easier and…