August, 2014 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Back to school. That phrase brings up a lot of different emotions for everyone – excitement, nervousness, apprehension, perhaps fear….and as parents we help our children deal with all of these emotions by arming them with information and preparing them for what’s ahead. But one thing we seem to forget about these days, in the age of teaching our children…

Just Between Us

I Spend Too Much Time Online

PTPAAugust 19, 2014

It’s summer. I should be off doing summer-y things. And sometimes I do, but being a WAHM doesn’t quit for the summer, if you know what I’m sayin’. While my dear son is home from school, however, I find that all my online activities have to work with the attention span of a 5 year old, who comes and bothers…

Food & Drink

Peach Praline Pie

PTPAAugust 19, 2014

Every time I buy a slice of peach pie I ask myself “why did I waste my money?”. The reason why I ask myself this, is as my sister-in-law put it: no peach pie holds a candle to mom’s peach pie. I have sampled many slices of this delicious pie that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law have made, but this was the first…

Everyday Parenting Health & Wellness

3 Tips to Create a Healthy Back to School Routine

PTPAAugust 18, 2014

It’s back to school time and, like January, back to school offers the perfect opportunity to start a new routine and create new healthy habits! My kids have been in school full time now for a few years and each school year the morning madness does get a bit easier, in part because I hand out tasks and expect them to do much of their own…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Just Between Us Lifestyle Travel

When One Parent Travels … A Lot.

PTPAAugust 16, 2014

For the last 2.5 years, Daddy-o has been a FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) Father. His current client requires that he be onsite during the week so as such, he arrives home on Friday nights, then leaves again on Sunday evenings. I have not written about it because I was advised not to go public that I was ‘alone’ during…

Pop Culture

Masked Comedy: Robin Williams- Never Forgotten.

PTPAAugust 11, 2014

Today I learned that one of my most beloved actors is dead. Mr. Robin Williams was the man that always had a smile to offer the world, a joke to make the world feel acceptance, and the surreal vision that happiness is always around the corner. He died today. He died of apparent suicide. Alone. Isn’t it ironic that this…

Food & Drink Health & Wellness

Easy Peach Ice Cubes With Mint Recipe

PTPAAugust 11, 2014

I am trying my best to drink more water, but since water can get boring I decided to spruce it up. Today I am going to share with you a refreshing and easy peach ice cubes with mint recipe. I promise you that once you try it, you will never look at water the same. If you are like me,…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us

What I Knew Then vs. What I Know Now

PTPAAugust 10, 2014

Having two kids now, it is funny to look back on what you know now and compare it to what you thought back then … Then: I thought the term ‘Hand Foot and Mouth’ was a kid putting their hands and feet into their mouths Now: I know it is a G-D awful virus that I pray daily my son will…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Parenting can be…HARD

PTPAAugust 9, 2014

We all know that when we become parents, we understand that it won’t be easy. Not only can having kids be stressful, its tests you. Your patience. It tugs at your heart strings. It makes your heart leap into your mouth with nerves. It can be a constant worry. Now while the good times and happiness far outweigh the bad,…

For the Kids

Top 10 Picks: Fun Back to School Gifts for Tweens and Teens

PTPAAugust 7, 2014

1. Selfie Pocket Mirror, $11.99, 2. Affirmation Star Jar, $25.00, 3. Smart Smencil, $1.49, 4. 3D Glasses Contact Lens Case, $9.00, 5. Post-it Reminder Tags, $3.99, 6. Heart Padlock With Keys, $35.00, 7. Subway Multi-Hook, $30.00, 8. Sprout Bookmarks, $5.99, 9. Build-On Brick Mug, $19.99, 10. DIY Calculator, $9.99

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