Nanny to Mommy

Every year my son has had a Dr. Seuss parade at his school every year to celebrate Read Across America Day. The National Education Association's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too! Incorporate these guides and activities to celebrate reading with young people.


With my daughter, my mother-in-law made a "Cat In The Hat" embroidered shirt that was pink, but with my son I didn't want to bother her so I thought I would try something homemade and easy since that's how I roll.

It's not that I am totally against YouTube. I watch it myself and have a few accounts that I subscribe to and actively follow, but between pedophile comments on kid content and suicide tips for kids hidden in videos on YouTube, I decided that enough was enough and I removed YouTube Kids from both of my kids' iPads. My daughter cried. Seriously. But I explained to her that some recent stuff had come out about bad content that she or her brother might accidentally see. I told her that it could get fixed, but there are videos that I just don't want to have to worry if she would see or not right now. She seemed okay with that explanation and moved on to her educational apps that she enjoys as well.

And hopefully the algorithm will get fixed. And it wasn't just the bad press that YouTube has had recently that made up my decision. My children were becoming like little electronic zombies. Looking at a screen too long is bad for eye sight and my son already has vision problems. Thankfully my children still play outside, but the weather has been so poor this past week and they were on Winter Break from school. They ended up watching YouTube almost non-stop. My daughter who normally loves arts and crafts, wasn't asking at all to create anything. But yet she did ask to start her own YouTube channel and she is only 8!

This will be my last Degusta Box. Not only because I am focusing on less reviews this year (update post coming soon), but also because Degusta Box is halting production for a while. I have loved this box and am sad to see it go. If you have been following me, then you know I have been receiving this foodie subscription box for over two years.


This month's Degusta Box unboxing is a little over due which just means you will be getting a better review of the products in it. The theme was all about the BIG GAME day snack and treats. Even though it is ending, I was asked to still provide reviews like normal because they may start back again soon. So stay tuned!

First, what is Degusta Box? Degusta Box is an on-line food subscription service that delivers a monthly surprise box containing the latest and best products, from small and big brands alike, to the homes of the consumer: saving time and money. You can cancel anytime.

So what was in the box?

Dental sedation is a procedure that involves the administration of sedatives to the patients. It helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain during the course of the dental treatments. Due to its ability to facilitate, the dentists perform even the complex of operations with ease, its popularity is on the surge. The young and the children can especially benefit from it by using it while going through long and painful treatments.

Dental sedation is normally a safe procedure for people of all ages, whether it be children or the old. This article means to focus particularly on the fact that even small children can undergo dental sedation without any issues. However, there are certain things that the parents must make sure of, before and the after the procedure, to increase the safety level to the optimum. Let us get a peek into the types of dental sedation existing today.

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You’re Invited! Mouse’s Surprise Party is today, but Owl’s glasses are broken. It’s a good thing you came along! Can you use the clues to help Owl figure out which guest is at the door? Hoo hoo who could it be?

In this catchy and interactive book, children are encouraged to take part in the story and use expressive language to respond to Owl’s WHO questions. With engaging opportunities on every page, children will be excited to read this story again and again. Who doesn’t love to yell, “Surprise!” and sing, “Happy Birthday”? The bold and distinctive illustrations are refreshing for parents, and particularly enthralling for children who will be naturally drawn to the curvy and circular shapes.