September, 2014 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Hey folks! Having spoken to some of my clients over the last few weeks, it was clear that the new buzz word in marketing this year is Gamification. If you would like to learn more about our Gamification program, click here. Gamification is amazing; it revolves around the concept of applying game mechanics and game design techniques to engage and…

The Ultimate School Lunch Checklist For Healthy Litterless Lunches

PTPASeptember 17, 2014

It’s September and school lunches are back in the news – mostly because everyone quickly runs out of ideas of what to put in them. There seems to be two camps on school lunches– on the one side we have those that take great pride in creating amazing works of art that are beautiful to look at and also healthy…

Crafts & DIY

Baby in a Pumpkin

PTPASeptember 17, 2014

Fall is right around the corner, so that means cooler weather, changing colors and decorations that consist of pumpkins and cornucopias. I love taking walks outside and seeing the crisp leaves that have turned orange and brown and the scarecrows and pumpkins that welcome you at your neighbor’s front door. As I sit here and enjoy the upcoming season of…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Food & Drink

My kids don’t eat red meat … Managing the menu hot-dogma of Kids’ Birthday Parties.

PTPASeptember 16, 2014

For many years we did not eat red meat or basically any meat that came from four-legged creatures. This wasn’t because of cultural or religious believes or even over the treatment of animals (although I do support the ethical treatment of animals). It started with my husband living in England during the Mad Cow scare. He cannot donate blood to…

For the Kids

Top 10 Picks: Great Gifts for College Students

PTPASeptember 11, 2014

1. Ardium Pastel Smartphone Flip Case, $35.20, 2. Anker® Portable Charger, $19.99, 3. Positive Mantra Banner Necklace, $30.00, 4. Graze.com snack Subscription, $6.49/month, 5. TOMS Music Bar Men’s Classics, $44.00, 6. Letters to My Future Self, $14.95, 7. Airtech Backpack, $89.99, 8. Nomad Key,$29.00, 9. Bosch Tassimo, $64.98, 10. 100 Good Deeds Bracelet (clay), $30.00

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Health & Wellness Special Needs

What Happened When We Tried Organic Eating for Our ADHD Child

PTPASeptember 9, 2014

I remember last year when the doctor told me Lucas had more than enough symptoms to confidently give him an ADHD diagnosis, and how the doctor asked me if I would like him to prescribe medication. I was all, “Huh??? I thought you were supposed to tell me what to do!” I felt like I was slapping the doctor in…

Everyday Parenting Safety

Fatal Attraction: The Hazards of Magnetic Building Sets and Toys

PTPASeptember 9, 2014

Magnetic building sets and toys, despite their great appeal to a child, pose hazards when used by children or even teens. Between 2009 and 2012, there were approximately 320 reported cases of magnet ingestion and half of these cases involved children between the ages of 13 months and 6 years. Many of the dangers of magnetic toys and sets, however,…

Food & Drink

EASIEST Cake you will EVER make!

PTPASeptember 8, 2014

So, this cake recipe has been circling the web for about a week now and I thought I would put it to the test. Partially because I didn’t believe a recipe could be this easy, and partially because I love pineapple 😉 Now I can whip something easy up whenever unexpected guests are coming over and I have little…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Mentally Preparing for Back To School #BTS

PTPASeptember 8, 2014

Back to school is here! Parents everywhere are celebrating, but children maybe struggling with this change. After a long summer break of freedom and fun, the idea of homework and school can cause stress and anxiety in your children. To help your children have less stressful and more positive return to school, its important to prepare them mentally as well…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Health & Wellness Lifestyle

5 Things to do Now That The Kids Are Back in School

PTPASeptember 8, 2014

So the kids are back to school, now what? If you are anything like me you are smiling from ear to ear at the possibilities. I have lost myself this summer, been over touched and over asked. I have had to take way too many timeouts myself, so that I could regroup and go on with my required tasks. I…

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