Below: Want to get organized, but don’t have the time for 31 days of extra tasks? Join this challenge to help make your life SIMPLER! There’s something about a fresh start, a clean slate, that I find so appealing. The idea that you can put your missteps behind you and begin again, that each new day […]
Quirky Gift Ideas for the Guy Who has Everything
Below: Have a hard-to-buy-for guy in your life? You’re sure to find something to please in this list of quirky gift ideas for the guy who has everything. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I have the hardest time coming up with gift ideas for the guys in my life. They usually […]
Things That Get Put on the Back Burner After Having Kids (and How to Change That)
This post is sponsored by Tomorrow Sleep. Remember back before you had kids? Back when you had all the free time in the world, but you thought you were SO. BUSY? Done laughing yet? I’ll wait. There’s nothing like having a baby to make you realize just how footloose and fancy free you were pre-kids. […]
How to Decorate a Gingerbread House: The BEST Candy Ideas {Printable}
I was young when I learned how to decorate a gingerbread house. Every December when I was a kid, my family went to my aunt and uncle’s house and had a gingerbread house decorating party. As the years passed and we gained experience, we got more and more creative with our houses. There was the […]
Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress: A Tomorrow Sleep Review
Thank you to Tomorrow for providing us with a memory foam hybrid mattress and accessories in exchange for an honest review. I married an older man. Eric is eight years my senior, so by the time we got married, he’d been on his own for a while. This had a lot of perks: He already […]
The Non-Pinterest Mom’s Guide to Halloween: A Cautionary Tale
This post is sponsored by Tomorrow Sleep. It was a dark and stormy night. Just kidding. It was a gorgeous, sunny day in early October. My husband, not usually known for being into holiday prep, had Halloween on his mind. “Hey guys,” he said out of nowhere, “Halloween is less than a month away. You […]
The BEST Non-Toy Gift Idea for Kids
Below: If you’re drowning in toys and a holiday or birthday is coming up, you’ll love this non-toy gift idea for kids. It’s the BEST one out there! A big thank you to all the local businesses who donated tickets and gift cards to help make this post and the giveaway possible! Two or three […]
The Morning Habit That Could Change Your Life
Last week my nine-year-old told me about a new habit he’s starting to form. It’s something so simple, yet has the potential to profoundly change his life. Every morning he thinks of one or two things he’s looking forward to that day. Little things like having gym class or getting pizza for lunch. In effect, […]
The Heartache of Letting Go
I don’t remember how old I was. I do remember the internal struggle between a little girl who was growing up and a bigger girl who intrinsically knew that growing up also meant growing away. I battled with my decision for days. Part of me wanted to hold on. Part of me wanted to let […]
Top Ten Movies Written by Toddlers
This post was originally published on Parent.co Toddlers: Who can understand them? The frequent meltdowns, the unexplainable freak-outs, the minute-to-minute mood swings. As I thought about these peculiar creatures one day, I began to wonder what would happen if they were in control of the movie industry. Their popular films might not be so very […]