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Love this Confidence Building App that Inspires Young Girls

Despite what James Brown claims, historically, women have contributed to some of the greatest innovations in science, art, business, environments and cultures. In fact, research shows in the early school years, girls are social butterflies and rank top of the class, but by middle school peer approval and physical appearances take priority over self-worth, skills, [...]

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth Innovates Motion-Sensing Gaming

Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. Jon and I play a lot of video games in our very little free time time, and I work very hard to make sure at least some of our [...]

Balance Your Budget with Organization and Once-a-Month Grocery Shopping

Like many American families, one of our goals for the new year is to focus more of our energy on staying on our budget and paying off some of the credit cards that we’ve allowed to get away from us over the last two or three years. Since being debt-free in 5 years in our [...]

From the Kitchen

Thanksgiving Table Traditions #good2knowspreads

Traditionally, Thanksgiving in my family is as much about the food as it is about family and giving thanks. When I was growing up in my grandparents’ home, Thanksgiving meant a house full of family you were rarely able to see and all of my favorite foods prepared to perfection. Our home was always so [...]

Mango Berry Smoothie #Recipe - High Impact Mom

Mango Berry Smoothie Breakfast Alternative #LetsMango

It is no secret to parents anywhere that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for children (and adults), but it can often be difficult to get your kiddos to sit down long enough to enjoy a good health breakfast. In the morning rush, I’ve discovered a delicious breakfast I can always throw [...]