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Category: Living

Stomach Flu at Home
Living

Stomach Flu at Home

Caroline MurphyNovember 17, 2014February 15, 2017

I can’t say we took turns. We did it together. Last week my entire family had the stomach flu, with…

Living

Prepared for the Pediatrician

Caroline MurphyNovember 11, 2014November 20, 2014

Each year it is recommended to take your child for an annual check-up. Being prepared for the pediatrician doesn’t just…

Busy Moms Managing Holiday Stress
Living

Busy Moms Managing Holiday Stress

Caroline MurphyNovember 6, 2014

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the…

Grilling Omaha Steaks with the Family
Living

Grilling Omaha Steaks with the Family

Caroline MurphyNovember 3, 2014

South Floridians pull out those grills this time of year. You see, why the rest of you are starting to…

Prevent the Flu with 3 Steps
Living

Prevent the Flu with 3 Steps

Caroline MurphyOctober 21, 2014January 19, 2017

A challenge we face as moms is the potential of ourselves getting sick. Learning how to prevent the flu could…

Supporting School with Fuel Your School in Miami-Dade
Living

Supporting School with Fuel Your School in Miami-Dade

Caroline MurphyOctober 8, 2014August 8, 2016

I was a public school teacher for nearly 10 years. It was my life. It was before I was married,…

Living

Buying School Supplies

Caroline MurphySeptember 24, 2014October 8, 2014

Grab every deal you can and stock up on all those supplies that your kids will need this month, this…

Organizing the Kids Closet
Living

Organizing the Kids Closet

Caroline MurphySeptember 20, 2014October 8, 2014

Go look in their room. What’s the closet like? Be honest. Organizing kids closet could be a nightmare. But it…

#UnstoppableMoms Sharing Advice
Living

#UnstoppableMoms Sharing Advice

Caroline MurphySeptember 11, 2014

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the…

Creating a Homework Station
Living

Creating a Homework Station

Caroline MurphyAugust 29, 2014October 8, 2014

The school year is in full swing! Many of you have started your new school year and others will begin…

Back to School for Moms, Too!
Living

Back to School for Moms, Too!

Caroline MurphyAugust 25, 2014August 8, 2016

It isn’t just time for the kids. Moms and Dads enjoy back to school time for a variety of reasons.…

Living

It Takes a Village, Donating School Supplies

Caroline MurphyAugust 8, 2014August 8, 2016

It takes a village to raise a child.  It takes a village to get him/her back to school, too.  Donating…

3 Hair Styles for Girls
Living

3 Hair Styles for Girls

Caroline MurphyJuly 31, 2014November 17, 2016

I like things SIMPLE. I don’t have the time, energy or desire of spending too much time doing my daughter’s…

100 Books to Read in a Lifetime, Children’s Book Edition
Living

100 Books to Read in a Lifetime, Children’s Book Edition

Caroline MurphyJuly 29, 2014August 17, 2015

Regardless of the time of year, having the good books accessible to your children is important. This list of the 100…

Establishing a Bedtime Routine
Living

Establishing a Bedtime Routine

Caroline MurphyJuly 22, 2014October 8, 2014

These last 5 weeks have been filled with wonderful opportunities to travel. While we’ve seen some beautiful lands, eaten scrumptious…

4 Sunscreen Facts and More
Living Traveling

4 Sunscreen Facts and More

Caroline MurphyJuly 2, 2014November 17, 2016

Family travel during the summer is a must. The trips may be a local, at the beach, at an amusement…

Living

Celebrating Soccer with the Familia

Caroline MurphyJune 12, 2014June 18, 2014

Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pampers.  All opinions are 100% mine. Ever…

Last Minute Gift Ideas
Living

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Caroline MurphyJune 3, 2014January 5, 2019

Searching for last minute gift ideas particularly for long distance family members or loved ones? Sending gifts across the miles…

2015 Chevy Suburban Trunk Space Review
Living Traveling

2015 Chevy Suburban Trunk Space Review

Caroline MurphyJune 1, 2014September 25, 2016

Trunk space is important for moms. Accessible trunk space is important, too. I recently got to take a look at…

Review of Panasonic Lumix ZS40 Video Recording
Living

Review of Panasonic Lumix ZS40 Video Recording

Caroline MurphyJune 1, 2014November 17, 2016

Sometimes you just need to see it to believe it. I recently took out both my iPhone 5S and my…

Gift Ideas for Dads Enjoying DIY Projects and BBQs
Living

Gift Ideas for Dads Enjoying DIY Projects and BBQs

Caroline MurphyMay 31, 2014November 17, 2016

This post was written as part of my collaboration with eBay, but all opinions and dad’s are my own and…

Living

How to Buy an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Caroline MurphyMay 20, 2014November 12, 2015

An outdoor ceiling fan brings a breeze and even helps keep away the mosquitoes! When we first moved into our…

Living

A Moms’ Night Out like the #MNOMovie!

Caroline MurphyApril 30, 2014November 17, 2016

Yes, I like the rest of you, am an exhausted mom. Between cleaning up potty training accidents, driving to soccer…

Creating Gift Collections for Moms
Living

Creating Gift Collections for Moms

Caroline MurphyApril 28, 2014November 17, 2016

Challenge: I want to tell them what I want for Mother’s Day! Solution: Create a collection of gifts your want on…

You WILL Brush Your Teeth
Living

You WILL Brush Your Teeth

Caroline MurphyMarch 28, 2014November 17, 2016

This paid post is brought to you by the new free Oral-B Disney Timer App as part of a Type-A…

When a Selfie Ruins Everything
Living

When a Selfie Ruins Everything

Caroline MurphyMarch 27, 2014May 5, 2014

I will share a story that embarrasses me a bit. It was clearly not a Smart Mama moment. It was…

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