Last week was rough. We started school back up around here. I’m excited for the kids to be back in school, but now I need to be on top of my game. I need to be quicker, smarter, and more reactive when it comes to managing our schedules. Those lazy summer days are fading into the […]
How to Relax After A Tough Week
This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Are you one of those parents that try so hard to not over-schedule your family but still find yourself scrambling to get your kids where they are supposed to be on […]
Diono Radian RXT Back to School Giveaway
Have you ever thought about the increased need for car safety during the school year? Back when I worked across town, I had a rush hour commute of over an hour. One thing I loved about the summer was the lighter traffic. Each summer the number of cars on the road would dramatically decrease, as […]
10 Great Reasons to Read to Your Child
As a parent, you have lots of priorities that are important. You want to make sure your kids are safe, well-fed, and not showing the signs of a serial killer. Nowadays, we spend so much time worrying about these issues that we tend to forget another important one – mental stimulation. In order for your […]
3 Things You Need To Do BEFORE the Kids Go Back To School
This post is sponsored by Florida KidCare. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Whether you’ve been counting down the days or basking in the utter lack of routine this summer back to school time is here. Are you in the “omg summer couldn’t end fast enough” camp or the “how are we going […]
Mini Turkey Meatloaf Recipe (Freezes well!)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToButterball #CollectiveBias Do your kids start getting cabin fever at the end of summer? While we love the break, the weeks off from sports and a daily routine start getting old about mid-July. Have you ever danced all […]
How to Run Errands with Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind
During the summer do you miss the glorious trips to Target while the kids are at school? I won’t lie. My trips to the grocery store, Costco, Walmart, or even the gas station are way less stressful when the kids are not with me. Not only is it less nerve-wracking, I spend less money. When lugging around […]
30 Super Quick Sports Night Meals
Back to school, back to activities, and back to sports! These can be super busy times for families everywhere and sometimes, it seems like you live and eat in your car. It can seem impossible to get a nice meal on the table, for your family, when you have so much going on. Well, here […]
Breastfeeding & Pumping: Tips from Experienced Moms to Make It Easier
I’m so excited to welcome K.C. Dreisbach to Gym Craft Laundry to give us some tips about nursing and pumping and also introduce us to her new book, Trials of the Working Parent (available on Amazon.) Without further ado, welcome KC Dreisbach! Hi! Welcome to Day 1 of “Trials of the Working Parent” Blog Book Tour! […]
Save on the Back to School Madness!
This post has been sponsored by Groupon and the US Family Guide. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. The summer is coming to a close and it is almost time to send the kids back to school! Back to school time can be a blessing and a curse for most parents. It means […]
Crisp, Cool Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Pops
This shop/post has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #SummerRefreshment #Publix #CollectiveBias Have your kids gotten to the point where they are “over summer?” The other day I suggested the kids hop into the pool while the hubs and I grilled steaks for dinner. The answer […]
Strawberries and Cream Protein Popsicles
Do you crash in the afternoon? How do you feel if you don’t have your afternoon coffee? Do you get sluggish and foggy? It’s so hard for me to work in the afternoons! It may not be caffeine that your body needs. Depending on what you ate for lunch, it could be a sugar crash. […]
How to start the year off right with a new teacher!
Are you sad that we’re on the downward slope of summer? I can’t even believe that back to school season has already started. Are you worried about the new school year, a new school ,or new teacher? Luckily, the teachers at our elementary school are amazing. But each year when the kids get a new […]
