Halloween As A Parent
It is amazing how much Halloween has changed over the years.
When I was little I had the excitement of dressing up, trick or treating and then eating unspeakable […]
Thanks Tears
Am I the only one who seems to be having a hard time keeping my emotions in check lately?! Seriously, this age of having growing children is throwing me […]
Job Title Dilemma
Today I did it again.
I was asked if “I just stay home” for a living and I got caught off guard.
Why does it always take me by surprise?!? Maybe […]
Almost Ugly Cried in “Ugly Dolls”
If you have children, you NEED to take them to see “Ugly Dolls.”
I know what you’re thinking. Really?? With all the movies out there right now to go […]
Breaks and a New Year
It’s been a hot minute since I last blogged.
Like most of you reading this can probably relate; life got busy. I’ve learned this motherhood/family/adult/wife/friend life is full of unexpected twists […]
Not Gonna Let This Ruin My Day
Today started out great… which should have been my first warning.
Both kids woke up happy. Everyone ate their breakfast without complaining. There was zero fighting before my 2nd grader hopped […]
10 Easy School Lunch Ideas
It’s that time of year again; back to school!
As much as I love this time of year, I also dread it just a bit. Back to the grind and back […]
Wednesday Reality
Contrary to about 99% of the social media posts I am used to seeing; reality isn’t always so “pretty.”
For anyone else who is sitting on their phone, scrolling through social […]
Mom Tip: Marco Polo While Away
A new friend (thanks Lindsay) recently taught me about the Marco Polo app, and I feel obligated to share!! Not only is this a hysterical and fun way to interact […]
Things I Learned from the Back of an ATV
It took the husband almost 16 years to get me onto an ATV. Seriously. This “Fenced in Momma” wouldn’t say riding in a fast machine without seat belts is high […]
We Are Not Alone in This
Sometimes you never know what other people are thinking or how they are feeling. Lately, this has been brought to our attention almost daily as we hear of another tragic […]
It’s the Small Things that Mean the Most
Sometimes in the hectic, crazy day, I forget how much one small act will matter.
I forget to stop moving forward; cleaning up after another mess, putting away piles of laundry […]
Thank Goodness I Broke My Rule
As a kid you learn to follow the rules, but as a parent you quickly learn some rules are made to be broken.
All I ever wanted was well behaved kids […]
Some Say Stepmom, We Say Grandma
We just got back from a week long vacation to St.Kitts (if you don’t know it yet, you need to!) that we sort of hijacked from my dad and stepmom. […]
Someone Called Me Ma’am
Listen, I know I’ve somehow become a thirty plus something Mom who prefers sweatpants to jeans, and enjoys an early bedtime on occasion. Is it so bad to dream about […]
Baking Made Easy and Fun – Lulu’s Sweet Bites
Is there anyone who doesn’t LOVE sugar cookies?
Seriously, there’s nothing better than an amazing sugar cookie. I LOVE eating them and (once upon a time) loved making them. Lately, my […]
Simple Things to Remeber This Holiday Season
Where did the time go? I feel like I keep thinking this A LOT lately. First it was because I blinked and summer was over, then it was because I […]
Venting: Fad Toy Hoarders Edition
Well, it’s that time of year again!! It’s the time of year when I remember why I cannot stand Christmas shopping for the kiddies. No, it’s not because of the […]
My Honest Review of Aldi Grocery Shopping
I have been hearing for what seems like forever from a few friends that I really need to start shopping at Aldi for groceries. I’ll be honest, the idea has […]
Things I Learned From My Daughter’s Mini I-Pad Photos
I had no idea I could learn so much about my now seven year old from going through her mini I-Pad photos.
I’ll be honest, I felt a bit like I […]
Clearly I’m Testing Myself
Some say stress makes people stronger… well I say that’s a load of BS. I think anyone who actually believes this is either crazy or has no idea what it’s […]
There’s a National Day for Everything
It has recently come to my attention that not only are there actual holidays, like Thanksgiving and the 4th of July, but there are also “National Days” for basically every […]
I Believe Humanity is Good
I’ve always been a worrier.
Call it anxiety, call it being “tightly wound,” heck, call me a helicopter mom; it’s true. Why does that term have such a negative connotation anyway?! […]
Mornings with School Aged Children are NO Joke
I’ve been pretty lucky (up until now) with mornings as a mom. Besides a few months of colic early on, my kids have been pretty good about sleeping until after […]
Getting Out of the Mom Rut One Lunch at a Time
Sometimes I feel like I hit a “stay at home mom rut.”
The everyday turns into the same thing EVERY DAY, and all the sudden I realize I need to feel […]