The Importance of Finding Your Autism Community It’s the last day of Autism Awareness month this year, most people have already stopped having the conversation since April, 3rd. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not upset with any though, that’s because most of the major organizations that should be promoting awareness push Autism Awareness Day instead of…
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We’re Ready to Fight Off Summer Colds with Pfizer
We’re Ready to Fight Off Summer Colds with Pfizer If you’re a mom with school aged children, you are probably just like me and dread certain times of the year. I try to make sure I’m always prepared for colds during the fall and spring seasons because that’s usually when germs are all over in…
Renuzit Sensitive Scents Review
Renuzit Sensitive Scents Review It’s time for spring cleaning in Stephensville, and that means the whole house gets refreshed and ready for spring and summer. I’m opening the windows, letting in the sunlight and letting in the fresh air. Stuffy winter air is no fun and to help me with refreshing my house I plan…
New School for JB
New School for JB Something major has been going on in our lives and I didn’t think of sharing, honestly I didn’t know where to begin in the sharing process and up until this morning just thinking about it gave me major anxiety and stress. When JB was diagnosed with Autism one constant tip I…
From One Mother to Another – Michelle Obama on her Let’s Move Initiative
From One Mother to Another – Michelle Obama on her Let’s Move Initiative On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 I had the honor of visiting the White House to attend a blogger event on the Let’s Move Initiative started by First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. When I was invited initially I wasn’t sure…
Skylanders Partners with Autism Speaks with Limited Edition Superchargers Toys
Skylanders Partners with Autism Speaks with Limited Edition Superchargers Toys Autism touches our home in a very unique way, our middle son John-Benjamin was diagnosed with Non-Verbal Autism right after he turned three. Since his diagnosis we’ve worked hard and doing what we thought was best for our son and learning as much as we can…
My Run Wild for Autism Experience
My Run Wild for Autism Experience John-Benjamin our 4 year old has brought so much enjoyment to our lives and at the same time made us aware of a subject that we were not informed of before his birth. As of 2014 1 in every 68 children are born on the Autism spectrum, the prevalence of the disease…
The Dos and Don’ts of Coats and Car Seats
The Dos and Don’ts of Coats and Car Seats As the east coast prepares for the upcoming winter storm, I wanted to share some Dos and Don’ts of Coats and Car Seats that my friends at Diono. It’s funny because I was just talking to my brother and his fiance about snowsuits and car seats….
Wedding Wednesday – Things to Do Ten Months Before The Wedding
Wedding Wednesday – Things to Do Ten Months Before The Wedding So you’ve said yes picked your date, now it’s time to starting thinking about what you have to do next. This week I’m covering the checklist of things you do at least ten months or more before your wedding. Announce Your Engagement One of…
Where’s My Autism Handbook?
Where’s my Autism Handbook when I need it. Twice in 24 hours I’ve saw the term non-verbal autism, and I’ve wondered what it was and how it affects our son.
How to Host a Successful Cookie Exchange
How to Host a Successful Cookie Exchange Christmas is less that four days away and I can’t wait because this year my family decided to host a Cookie Exchange. We’ve done it before in the past, but I did all of the baking and just handed out cookies to my family, this year we are…
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies It’s holiday baking season for me, I just love this time of year just because I can bake up a storm. This year my family decided to have a cookie exchange and I’ve been looking for a variety of cookie recipes to add to our choices on Christmas Day. We all…
Gift Ideas for Babies and New Parents
Gift Ideas for Babies and New Parents Our youngest was born in December right before the holidays. He’s our only child born in the fall/winter time. This year he turned two so finding the right gifts for him was easy but his first year it wasn’t quite as easy to pick a gift for a…
Steps For An Enjoyable and Stress Free Date Night #ad #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CBias
Tips For An Enjoyable and Stress Free Date Night This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CollectiveBias Date night is a rarity in our house, with four children eight and under and one with special needs it’s not easy to find the time for…
Hopping Up For The Holiday Season
Hopping Up For The Holiday Season Well October is upon us again and with it comes the often dreaded deluge of Christmas music echoing in every store and radio station, not to mention the ever demanding holiday office parties and gatherings with families and friends. Maybe you are not the personality type who dreads the…
