Category: Family

My name is Maria Long, the blogger behind Close to Home, where I write about family friendly recipes, crafts and product reviews. I have three children...

Family Shopping

$50 Giveaway to Dominick’s Stores #FueledbyDominick’s @Dominick’s

March 13, 2013

by jtemcio

18 Comments

Many of you read about my shopping and saving experience at Dominick’s Grocery Stores last week. (If you didn’t, you should go check out my...

Family Saving Money Shopping

Deal Alert! Dominick’s Gas Rewards Program #FueledbyDominick’s @Dominick’s

March 12, 2013

by jtemcio

20 Comments

You know I love deals and I know that you love deals too! So, I want to let you in on one of the greatest...

Children Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes

Rainbow (Color Wheel) Order and Fine Motor Control

March 10, 2013

by jtemcio

1 Comment

This is step two in the multi media art lesson and craft activity themed for St. Patrick’s Day. You can find the finished project and...

Jen has a bachelor's degree in business and is passionate about social media marketing having worked on ad campaigns with major brands. Jen has a master's degree in elementary education and is passionate about providing an equitable education to children with various learning styles and needs. She has an extensive background in early childhood education to provide little ones with developmental learning experiences in their formative years. Wanting to make a bigger difference in the lives of families, Jen now works as a social worker to strengthen families in the state of Arizona.