Nanny to Mommy

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This time of year we have so many get-togethers, who doesn't? Besides the holidays with the normal get-togethers and parties between friends and family, we also have my daughter's birthday. So I am always looking for easy options to really elevate any get together.


Besides being delicious and easy-to-prep, Pagoda® hot and crunchy Egg Rolls are the perfect get-together snack. It only takes 20 minutes to step outside the standard crunch fare of chips and crackers with hot and tasty Pagoda Egg Rolls. Each egg roll package is individually wrapped and comes with a Sweet Chili Sauce that offers a bold flavor and is perfect for dipping, making the snacks even more delicious.

I have mentioned our love of books many times before. We are avid readers and I love for my children to learn about their world in fun, new ways. I also love to give books as gifts. I think education is the greatest gift you can give.

"Hey, Baby!: A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature’s Nursery" introduces your kids to the cutest, cuddliest, and cleverest baby animals of land, air, and sea—each with its own extraordinary life story. From the teensiest turtle hatchling to the biggest baby whales, readers will ooh and aah over all the sweet wee ones.

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What do you do when sick gets real in your house? It can be especially hard during the holidays because no one has time for that. But cold and flu season has started. There are so many activities to attend and so many people that you see only once a year which means you are inevitably exposed to new germs. Here are my tips to try to keep the germs at bay and then what to do if sick gets real.

My daughter's birthday is December 9th. At my daughter's school they have what's called "Rock Days" where they rent a bounce house and have other fun activities for students who have been good all semester. And last year it fell on her birthday. She was so excited, but ended up having to miss it because of illness. I felt SO BAD for her.

So what can you do to take care of yourself and try to avoid getting sick:

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Sharing the holiday season with friends and family is my favorite part. I love creating different recipes to share with friends either at one of the many events we attend or as a special touch to a gift. One of my go to kid snacks now has seasonal flavors and I couldn't be more excited.

When you have a little one, a kitchen set is a staple in most playrooms. Boys and girls alike love to mimic their parents! That's why the brand new Grand Walk-In Wood Kitchen from Step2 is sure to be a huge hit with your little one this holiday season!