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Celebrating Thanksgiving with Teens and Tweens

By: Dana Michele

Life with teenagers. Sometimes all they want to do is stay in their room, play video games, or be on their phone. So how do we get them involved for the holidays? As they get older interests change and switching up traditions or adding new ones, helps to get the teens interested and involved in […]

Ways to Make Senior Year of High School Extra Special

By: Dana Michele

The time has arrived. Your little baby is all grown up and about to head off to their senior year of high school. It’s a big year for them. A big year for us. They will be wrapping up their high school career and making big decisions about post high school life. It’s also a […]

Middle & High School Clear and Mesh Backpacks

By: Dana Michele

Are you ready to start thinking about Back to School? Feels like summer just started. For the first time ever, my son’s school is starting in July, July 31st, but still we need to start getting ready for the school year. Are your schools implementing bag policies? It’s very common for sporting events but quickly […]

Prom Checklist, Everything you need to prepare

By: Dana Michele

high school prom checklist

It’s Prom season! Such an exciting time for your high schools (and parents too). But what needs to be done? and how soon do we need to be doing it? This page contains affiliate links, meaning we receive commissions for purchases made through those links at no cost to you. Please read our Disclosures for […]

Prom and HOCO handbags

By: Dana Michele

Prom HOCO handbags

Dress, heels, earrings, hair, check….wait did we forget anything? Don’t forget a prom handbag Optional but if you’re wearing a dress, most likely there are no pockets to stash the essentials so it’s best to bring a purse. Lipstick, phone, and student ID.  This post contains affiliate links. Our blog participates in Amazon and other […]

Celebrating Earth Day with Teens and Tweens

By: Dana Michele

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22nd, have you thought about how you are celebrating it with your family? It’s a great way to combine some fun with education and awareness. There are so many topics you can discuss – greenhouse gasses, pollution, saving species and diversity, saving rain forests, recycling, and more. Pick a different topic […]

THE Ultimate Gift Guide for Teens 2023

By: Dana Michele

Ultimate Gift Guide for Teens

Gone are the days of toys and dolls. Now they want clothes, makeup, and electronics. If you ask your teens, most likely they’ll respond with “money” or “I don’t know”. We’ve researched and talked to many teens to put together our teen gift guides. Teenage may be the hardest to shop for as they’re usually […]

100+ Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Teenage Girls: 2023

By: Dana Michele

Teen girl Gift Guide Stocking Stuffers

Stockings, in my opinion, are one of the best parts of Christmas morning. Fun little gifts to discover in your own stocking. It’s fun to search out special little items that will bring a smile to the recipient, become a useful gadget for years, hilarious gag gifts, or a fun treat. There are always a […]

Holiday Advent Calendars for Teens

By: Dana Michele

Holiday Advent Calendars ideas for Teens

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is the preparation and countdown to the big day. Ever since B was little we’ve done an advent calendar. When he was little we filled a reusable calendar with stickers, chocolates, and tiny trinkets. As a teen, those don’t interest him as much so it’s been fun […]

Tips for Making Road Trips Fun for Teens

By: Dana Michele

Tips for making road trips fun for teenagers

Summer break is finally here! Are you planning a road trip? It’s a great way to explore our country, especially smaller towns. Take your time and explore as you go instead of rushing to your end destination. Airplane or travel by car for your upcoming vacation? There a few advantages of a road trip. Can […]

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Hi there and welcome to Sweet Shoppe Mom. My name is Dana and my son is Brendan, also known as B. Welcome to our blog where we chat about every day life with tweens and teens, midlife and perimenopause, and preparing for empty nest

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