We all know that keeping an immaculate house is not my thing. One thing I fail to do is tidy up each day. (Working on it–and improving.) But I do know myself and how to keep myself motivated–or rather, how to keep myself in check. Here are some tricks I am using to keep myself […]
Easy Halloween Party Treats: Skeleton Rice Krispies
Every Halloween my next door neighbor makes me feel like a decorating slacker. Their yard gets better year after year. This year they put up a projector that makes it look like skeletons are dancing across the side of their house! I’m green with envy. Those skeletons inspired these Halloween party treats. These would look awesome […]
Why I am on the wrong side of the great over/under debate.
Sometimes I’m so clueless about things everyone around me seems to know. I had to look up what over/under means in regards to football. Football mania is everywhere right now. I’ve always associated the phrase with toilet paper. I don’t know why the people in my life just can’t seem to wrap their […]
3 Sanity Saving Tips for Moms with Bedwetting Kids
There are moments within the maelstrom of fall when I feel like I am in that elusive village. In those minutes while I wait for the kids outside their class, outside CCD, or at the soccer fields, I’m surrounded by other busy moms. We chat. Ask and give advice. Share our lives. We get a […]
10 Beautiful Arts and Crafts for Fall Decor
When it comes to arts and crafts for home decor Fall is the perfect season. I’m one of those people who loves picking up decor pieces, but then ends up putting it back on the shelf because it looks so easy to make! Now that the kids are in school, it’s a great time to work […]
How to use a portable essential oil diffuser in your car
So have you read my tutorials on how to make car air fresheners with Scentsy wax, how to make custom car air fresheners, and how to make car air fresheners to prevent carsickness in kids? Are you one of the many moms that just don’t have the time to go out and buy those ingredients and […]
Time saving tips for busy moms
It seems like I am always dashing from this to that these days. Seriously, it’s crazy. The other day, the kids’ soccer coach texted me that she would be a few minutes late to practices and I laughed. I am always late to practice. It’s shameful, really. I’m making a real effort to cut down […]
Do It Yourself Craft Ideas: Decoupage Art Supply Cup
Do your kids have bins full of different art supplies all over the house? Pork Chop and Pea love crafting, coloring their drawings and making messes memories. Lately, we’ve been turning towards “practical crafts. Things like arts and crafts for home decor or holiday decor and this like this easy do it yourself craft idea–the […]
Cute Food Crafts on Family Fun Friday
I’m a sucker for cute food. Okay, okay, I love food even when it’s ugly. Obviously. I’m also a sucker for Pokemon Go. We play it as a family and have had tons of fun walking around pokehunting at parks. I play it by myself too. And I get mad when my hubs catches a […]
Easy Weeknight Meals on Family Fun Friday
School is in session for most of the country by now. The moms are rushing from one place to another. This is the time of year when easy meals are a must. Have you noticed that most sports practices and dance classes occur at dinner time?! We have some easy weeknight meals ideas for you […]
Easy Decoupage Craft Idea for Kids: Soccer Memory Frame
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #NotSoFastMom #CollectiveBias Having your kids in sports can be draining, right? We go to so much trouble to get them to soccer practices and games on time and with all their gear. As with everything else, getting everything the […]
Over 30 Grilled Chicken Recipes to try this Labor Day Weekend
One of the best things about living in Florida is that “grilling season” doesn’t end with Labor Day. I’ll be throwing short ribs, kabobs, and steak on our charcoal grill or smoker through the winter. If my kids get their way, we’ll be having grilled chicken several times a week. We’ve been grilling chicken regularly since the […]
300 Healthy After School Snack Ideas on Family Fun Friday
I hope you are finding the quick meals for busy families that I have been rounding up helpful. This week, I am switching it from the sports night suppers and featuring healthy snack ideas for kids. I can’t be the only one with elementary school aged kids who come home and devour everything in sight. They […]
