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]
We went screen-free during the week
I pulled the plug, y’all. We are officially screen-free. I took away tablets and TV after school. (We were already a “no screens” in the a.m. household.) It’s not that my kids were even watching that much. It’s that the attitude I was met with when it was time to turn them off essentially made… [Read More]
25 Taco Recipes for Taco Tuesday
I love tacos. My family loves tacos (ok, Em doesn’t love tacos but stick refried beans in a tortilla and she’ll deal) We are big fans of Taco Tuesday or Taco Thursday, or heck, let’s just have Mexican every night. You can change up your taco recipes and have a different meal every night of the… [Read More]
How to encourage kids to entertain themselves
Something that plagues nearly every parent I have encountered over the years is getting your children to entertain themselves. We all hear “I’m bored” or “There’s nothing to do” many, many times a week. Getting kids to figure out how to keep themselves amused for a tiny chunk of time so you can clean up,… [Read More]
Crockpot meals for busy families
If you are a busy mom like me, the last thing you want to think about is what you are going to make for dinner. In fact, pretty much every day around 4:30, I groan and say out loud “these people have to eat AGAIN??” I fully intend to meal plan but am truly terrible… [Read More]
