This post is sponsored by prAna. I received this fabulous fall organic cotton outfit in exchange for this post. Fall is officially here, but in North Carolina we’ve still got a few more weeks of hot and humid weather. We can’t jump right into boots, jeans and sweaters, but luckily there are companies like prAna who offer… [Read More]
What My Child is Reading, Vol 3
If you’re like me, you are always looking for book recommendations for elementary kids. I try to share what my son is reading at least onece or twice a year! I can’t believe we are about to start 4th grade. It seems so….big. But alas, here we are. Over the last few months, my son… [Read More]
Raising children in the age of social media is terrifying
*I originally wrote a version of this post on the BabyCenter Blog FIVE years ago. Guess what? All of it – 100% – still worries me. Raising children in the age of social media worries me more so now that we’re so close to actually using smart phones and other social sites.* I’m not a… [Read More]
Back to School tips for the first week of school
Back to school time can be a little bit overwhelming, and a little bit crazy. When it comes to preparing for the first week of school, getting your kids ready can be nerve-wracking. They may be starting school for the first time, or just not sure they want summer to end! Here are 10 back… [Read More]
The love for my children is sometimes overwhelming
*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]
