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I don't think you can ever be too safe when it comes to water safety. I say "water safety" in general and not just children.  When Broxton played baseball, his team had a pool party. Many of the kids (and some parents) didn't know how to swim.  Of course that meant that I jumped in with them. I wasn't about to have a kid getting injured while I was there!  Broxton has had swimming lessons and I plan on Savannah having them soon as well! Until then, I can share these tips and maybe help out someone. 9 Tips To Keep Your Child Safe Around Water This Summer Few things are as much fun as splashing around at the beach or in a backyard pool, but not every child is confident about taking the plunge. “For some children, the idea of getting in the water and trying to swim can be a bit frightening,” says K.J. Hales, author of  It’s Hard to Swim , the second and most recent addition to the Life’s Little Lessons by Ellie the Wienerdog educational picture book series....

I have always loved lemon. The taste of it reminds me of growing up with my Nana.  The smell of lemon makes me think of clean.  We were recently sent a box of juicy lemons from  Limoneira.   I did not realize how many recipes you could make with lemon, so today I get to share a few with you from Limoneira.  Enjoy!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Brown Sugar Lemon Mascarpone Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 8 oz. cold mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup greek yogurt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled Directions Prehea...

When I was in college, my roommate and I made a road trip to Atlanta one weekend.  It was with my parents, little brother and his friend.  The point of telling you that?  We got here and my car was acting funny... We had to go drop it off to get new brakes. Yes, I drove to Atlanta and my breaks were going out on me!!!!  WHAT THE WHAT???? Having had that happen, I wanted to share two sets of tips from Repair Pal that might be beneficial to you and/or a loved one.  This might be perfect for you, or to share with your child that has left headed out on their own to college! Perfect timing for back to school!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary c ompensation . Here are a few tips to keep your car ready to go, thanks to RepairPal: (Nu...

I was not asked to post this... I just figure summertime means more pool days... and we can never be too safe.  We are outside all the time... and have already had a couple pool play date / birthday party invites... These items mentioned look too cute...   Poolside Safety Essentials Kid-Friendly Goggles:  We all know the sting from opening your eyes under chlorine water but as a kid, seeing what lurks in the depths of the pool is just too tempting! To make sure that your little divers eyes aren’t red when they come up for air, pack a  Fun Kids Dive Mask . The playful character dive masks are fun for kids and comfortable too! Germ Fighting Wristband:  With public pools and restrooms comes a slew of germs! Since it isn’t always easy to quickly wash your kids’ hand – and since we don’t always know what exactly they got their hands on, a sanitizer wristband, like  Halo Sani-Cuffs  keep kids entertained, stylish and germ-free. This healthy ac...