I’ll cut to the chase here. I have a college degree. Two of them, actually. One’s an AA in Elementary Education; the other, a BA in English. I also own a freelance writing business. You could assume that my English degree helped get me to where I am today as
6 Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Little Ones Safe
*Some of the links in this Halloween Safety Tips post are affiliate links, from which I’ll receive a commission if you purchase products via the links. There is no extra cost to you! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. My kids love it, too, and my daughter even claims
Stitch Fix Review: A Busy Mom’s Perfect Way to Shop?
I hate clothes shopping, guys. I find it more frustrating than enjoyable to sift through racks, try to find my size, head to the waiting room to try on clothes, and figure out what I like and don’t like. It’s time-consuming. For a busy mom on a time crunch, clothes
How to Effectively Pitch Your Freelance Business to Potential Clients
This guest post originally appeared on amyboyington.com and is written by Kristen Bowie, a marketing leader forging the path with data-driven decisions. When she’s not writing for thought leadership and creating sponsorship proposals at Qwilr, she’s hanging out with her two urban dwarf goats, painting, or watching a local band.
The Power of Toys (and Why They Trump Tablets)
I’m not one to ever tell another parent not to hand their fussing child a phone or tablet. I’m a mom, so I know how helpful they are in a pinch when you have a toddler who’s tired and melting down. But, I’m also well aware of the bad…really bad…effect these
Funny Mom Shirts You Need in Your Closet Now
I love a good “mom” shirt whether it’s sentimental, sarcastic, or just plain funny. Funny mom shirts are some of my favorites, though, because if you’re going to deal with whining, fighting, and “Mom, can you wipe my butt?” all day every day, you might as well find humor in
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
This post contains affiliate links from which I’ll earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Mother’s Day is just around the corner (yes – already!), so it’s time to search for Mother’s Day gifts that the special mama in your
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures (PC) Review: A Nostalgic Mom’s Honest Opinion
I was provided with a complimentary copy of RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures for the PC to facilitate this review. This post contains affiliate links from which I’ll earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. I was about 15 years old when
9 Fun and Easy Ways to Encourage STEM Education for Kids
* This is a guest post from AmScope. There are so many reasons to introduce your child to the great big world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These disciplines arm youngsters with fundamentals they will undoubtedly carry with them throughout their lives, including problem-solving, spatial reasoning, creativity, and
7 Things Work at Home Moms Need (for Survival)
“Work at home moms got the life,” they say. “It’s soooo awesome being home all day in your pajamas!”, they say. “What do you do all day?”, they say. Yea, they say a lot. And only about 1/3 of it is true. The truth is that, until you work from