Picky eaters. We all know them. We all know them because we are their parents. They are our children. If you are like me you are constantly worried about what your child is eating. For instance, when we let ours buy lunch at school she comes home hungry and heads straight for the chips. If we pack her lunch, then we know how much food she has, so we know she has enough to eat, and we know what's in it. Now there may be a treat or two in it, but there is also plenty of good food. So needless to say, now that we noticed this pattern we try not to let her buy lunch all that often. That also means that we are always on the lookout for more nutritious snacks that we can feel good about and so that she isn't getting bored with what we have … [Read more...]
Merck Manual ~ Surviving Evil Psycho Slashers since 1899
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Survivability against Evil Demonic Psycho Slashers is not guaranteed with the use of the Merck Manual app. I would also recommended a large ax and several gullible friends. So you are enjoying a lovely summer evening at Camp Crystal Lake. You and your friends are basking in the warm summer air, living life, having a snack, perhaps partaking in some fine wine and having fun in each other's company. 7 hours, two pitchforks and a machete later, you are in serious need of some first aid. You managed to get a call out on the ancient landline before the lines were cut, so you know help is on the way. But you need first aid now if you are going to make it … [Read more...]
HSA 101 + $100 Gift Card Giveaway
HSA. FSA. HRA. Do you know what those are? If you are like most Americans, you probably have an inkling of what one or two of them are. Now the fun part. Even if you know what they are, do you know how they differ? Do you know what you can use them for and who pays for them and who gets to keep the money in them? Having had all three at one time or another I am very familiar with all their intricacies, but if you aren't then you need to check out HSA 101 from UnitedHealthcare. Now I have to say my all-time favorite was when we had an HRA (Health Reimbursement account) through my wife's employer. This paired up with our high-deductible health plan and her employer basically funded the account with enough money to fully cover the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make an Effort in 2017
It’s a new year and that means it is time for a fresh start! Now, now, I know what you are thinking and probably half of you already stopped reading to head to Google to hunt for some fun memes to share with me. Let me stop you right there. I’m not talking about making resolutions that I/we will undoubtedly break or setting goals that are unattainable for even the most magnificent of families. That being said, since it is a new year, I do find it important to set some form of goal so we’ve done just that with a more realistic approach. Our family word for 2017 is EFFORT! That’s right my friends, all that we are going to do this year is make an effort to be the best us that we can be and see where the journey takes us. Some things … [Read more...]
Fall Outdoor Play #YearRoundPlay
The post is brought to you by Activate by Bloglovin and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Powered By: Fall is my favorite time of the year. Winter would easily win if I lived somewhere that received snow on a regular basis. But I live in Cincinnati. In the band where we get almost no snow. Right across the river in Kentucky seems to get more snow than we do. Right up to the north in Columbus seems to get more snow than we do. Keep in mind that I grew up in Cleveland, so I grew up with a LOT of snow and I loved it. Since coming to Cincinnati however, I can count on one hand the number of decent snowfalls we have gotten. So Fall has transitioned to my favorite season. The brisk weather (normally, not this year). The … [Read more...]