Mom Hacks

Save Big with AnnCoupons.com!

Have you heard of AnnCoupons? As a busy mom, you know the hunt for deals is always a hassle. You finally find something you think you can use and ARGH! it’s expired. Or you take the time to print it out and bring it to the store - shop your heart out and pull up to the counter only to find it’s not valid. Enough of that! AnnCoupons is here...

Class Compete: The Best App for Students You Need Right Now!

What do you get when you cross your kiddo’s favorite toy (your iPad) and an educational app that helps to overcome test anxiety disguised as a game? A clear WIN for parents everywhere. Enter Class Compete… the innovative new program that is about to become your absolute favorite. With options on the web and apps on iPad, Android and Kindle Fire, your student can be overcoming test anxiety (and not even...

Kid-Friendly Ice Packs from The Chic Site

Most of us moms have some kind of ice pack in the freezer. They’re on hand for those times when our kiddos fall down, or bump their head, or dream up a mythical ailment that can only be solved with a hug and the application of something cold. My issue with those ice packs is that once frozen they’re hard as a rock and it only takes a 5...

DIY Behavior Cards brought to you by The Chic Site

They say necessity is the mother of invention, well, coming up with some way helping the boys be mindful of their behavior is definitely necessary in our house! The honest truth is, I came up with this idea one night when I was really frustrated. It had been one of those days. You know the kind of day when the kids won’t stop fighting, where they whine or cry...

Planet Friendly Products For Your Home

You should be conscious everyday when it comes to taking time to research products that are best for your family. But, in honor of Earth Day we’re presenting you with some lines we LOVE that are good for your house and do what they can for minimal footprint. Baby Ecos started 40 years ago out of Van Vlahakis’s garage! A family run business, this company is waste wise, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, cleans beautifully, and...

Tips for Safe Family Travel

Thanks to Fareportal for these awesome tips on safe family travel! Research is Key!Parents should research the travel destination thoroughly before departing for vacation. This will help to plan for any health risks, such as drinking water, or safety risks, such as high crime neighborhoods to avoid. Make Kids Aware of Security Policies.Always investigate security policies at the airports you will be traveling to and from and introduce those policies...

The JOB of a Stay-At-Home Mom

I recently read an article by a former stay-at-home mom who writes that being a SAHM is not a job—that “choosing to create your own little person upon whom you’ll spend all your time and energy is a hobby.” And a privilege. At first I was outraged. Outraged by another person’s need to vomit forth her opinion simply to generate publicity for herself and add more fuel to the...

The Perfect Picture

Getting that perfect photo can be such a challenge. Luckily for you we asked our in house photographer to help us through the process with 5 simple, easy to follow tips! So snap away Mamas with full confidence that your photo will be social media worthy! 1.Take away all of the distractions in the background such as toys, cars, garbage cans, laundry baskets, etc. Focus on your cutie pie’s...

Picky Eating Solved!

Got a picky eater? Dreading the meal time power struggle? Concerned your child will turn into mac-n-cheese if they eat it just one more time? Don’t worry, I promise I can help turn things around. Almost every parent struggles at some point with their child’s eating behaviors, but it’s how we respond that may or may not create the dreaded picky eater.   There are many ways to solve...

Ruth Finley: The Force Behind Fashion Week

While everyone is scrambling to find the perfect outfit, shoes, and accessories for Fashion Week 2015; we got an exclusive interview with the very Moxy woman behind keeping the shows organized.   Ruth Finley is the secret weapon behind the creation of the famous calendar that secures around 350 spots for Fashion Shows each year. Without her, Fashion Week would be a complete and utter mess! While in college,...