Updated: Nov 2018 I’m a gift buying waffler. What do I mean? Well, sometimes I can’t think of anything to buy anyone (hey nieces and nephews, that’s why you get money most of the time!), but other times I think up some really great gift ideas (like this list I compiled for Mother’s Day a couple […]
A Plea to Families With Busy Schedules
They sat in front of me as we waited for our kids to finish soccer practice, two moms shooting the breeze. “After this, Amelia has ballet and then we’ve got to run over to the school to pick up Trent’s football uniform. Tomorrow they have swim class right after school, then they’re getting their flu shots […]
The Kids Are Gone! Here’s What to Do With Your Time
I teamed up with Atmos Flare 3D Drawing Pen for this post. I recently found myself with something I haven’t had in over eight years: Regular time to myself. You read that right. Time. All. Alone. It sounds magical, doesn’t it? Like something right out of a fairy tale. Except this time it’s real life. With […]
From Disheveled to Decent in Under 10 Minutes: Five Expert Fashion Tips for Busy Moms
This post contains affiliate links. We’ve all been that mom. The one with the greasy ponytail in last night’s pajamas, dodging glances from the other parents at school drop-off. Sure, we meant to get up in time to take a shower, but the fourth grader needed cookies for a bake sale so we were up […]
Four Simple Ways to Make Losing Baby Teeth Extra Special (Tooth Fairy Optional)
The ProNamel® brand has compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. He stands in the outfield, mitt at the ready, while his sister and I sit on a blanket in the grass a short distance away. It’s a beautiful, sunny day: perfect for baseball. I dole out crackers and point out […]
Five Reasons You Should NOT Sell at a Consignment Store
I’m excited to partner with The Growing Place and Polish for this post. You’ve been putting it off. Every time you think of it, you come up with something else that’s just a liiittle more urgent. Although the sun is shining and you’d rather be outside (or truthfully anywhere but here), you know what you need […]
Eight Items You Need When Your Kids Get Sick on Vacation
This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links help support the blog at no added cost to you! Before my husband and I had kids, I remember my sister-in-law saying that without fail, her kids would get sick while on vacation. She wasn’t being overly dramatic. It really did seem to happen […]
How to Get Your Kids to Unload the Dishwasher
You know when there’s a power outage? You walk to whatever room you keep your flashlight or candle stash, and even though you know the power is out (because you’re moving with the sole purpose of finding a light source), you still flip several switches on your way from Point A to Point B purely […]
The Lesson My Three Year Old Taught Me That Everyone Needs to Learn
She sat at the counter, crayon in hand, while I stood on the other side of the kitchen, preparing dinner. “Mommy, look!” I glanced up, smiled at her, then went back to my work. “Say, ‘Great job Annelise!’ Mommy! Say, ‘Great job!!’ “ I laughed and moved closer, looked at her monotone scribbles (this time […]
Keeping Screen Time Under Control: A Summer Plan
Summer vacation has arrived! Days, weeks, and months of freedom stretch before us. No homework, no after school activities, fun in the sun, sibling squabbles, cries for ‘just a few more minutes’ on the iPad, clothes and toys and junk all over the house… Hold on a minute! Keeping Screen Time Under Control: A Summer […]