*This post was originally posted on the BabyCenter Blog. As I reread it I was reminded of the fact that yes, the days are long but the years are short. The love for my children can be overwhelming. They are older now, but every bit of this is still true. My children. I know there… [Read More]
Hotel Transylvania 3 opens July 13
We love summer movies! There’s just something about holing up in a cold movie theater on a super hot day, and eating popcorn and sipping a Cherry Coke. One of the flicks the kids are most xcited for is Hotel Transylvania 3. In the third installment of this cute monster series, our favorite vampire family… [Read More]
The key to enjoying your yard this summer – mosquito control
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Mosquito Joe. One of my favorite places to hang out at our house used to be our back deck. It overlooks our large yard and we have some privacy due to a few evergreen trees. But now it’s not so fun. Our trees are a bit… [Read More]
5 stress-relief tips for working moms
Motherhood is a roller-coaster combination of joy and stress. Add in the responsibilities of a job and the stress level increases even more. Now lump in summer and working from home (yikes!) and I find it hard to fit in all of the things I need to do for me, much less relax and recharge… [Read More]
Sometimes it’s okay to quit
When it comes to extra-curricular activities, it’s pretty normal to hear the words “it’s boring” or “I don’t want to do it anymore” from your kids. In the early years, you’re testing out all sorts of activities to see what your kids like. Soccer? Check. Gymnastics? Check Dance? Baseball? Art classes? At some point, your… [Read More]
7 old school games to teach your kids
I spent a lot of time outside as a kid. A LOT. Sure, times have changed and parents just aren’t as comfortable sending the kids outside until dinner time, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in supervised time frames. Sidewalk chalk? Check. Jumping in the rain puddles? Check. Some of my… [Read More]
Alexa, do my laundry
This post is sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. “Alexa, do my laundry.” “Okay Google, sort my clothes.” Okay, okay, so there’s not ever going to be a voice assistant that will actually DO all my laundry. But let me tell you, there are some super fancy appliances out there that will… [Read More]
What my 9-year-old and I thought about SOLO: a Star Wars Story
My son loves Star Wars, so as soon as I knew SOLO was hitting the theaters, I asked him if he wanted to go to the screening with me. There was never ANY doubt in his mind; he was going. I enjoy Star Wars, but I’m not a fanatic. I do think the reboot and additions… [Read More]
How moms can take better care of their mental health
Being a mom often comes with this false expectation that we should be able to do everything and be able to BE everything for our family. The sad reality though is that those kinds of expectations only help to reinforce poor mental health care in mothers. According to the CDC, 1 in 10 US women… [Read More]
Tips for enjoying a rainy day at Disney
It’s spring and I’m itching for a trip. The kids have asked over and over when we are headed back to Florida and I’ve assured them…someday. But that doesn’t mean I can’t plan. Of course, if you’ve spent any amount of time in Florida, then you know it rains…a lot, especially in the spring and… [Read More]
