Do you love to turn your home into an homage to plentiful harvest once the leaves turn? Home decor shines in the second half of the year, for sure. When it comes to arts and crafts for home decor Fall is when the magic begins. Warm tones, pumpkins, wheat stalks, and natural textures brings the season […]
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 […]
Popsicles with a Purpose: The Multi-tasking Pineapple Popsicle
This post is sponsored by Florida KidCare. However, all thoughts and opinions 100% are my own. If you’ve ever tried any of my popsicle recipes, you know that each frozen pop serves an ultimate purpose. I started making homemade ice pops when Pea was three. She was on several medications to manage her Juvenile Arthritis. […]
5 Important Truths Great Sport Parents Know
As most of you know, my kids are big fans of soccer. In fact, they love it so much that they choose to play soccer over all other sports. I have a strict policy against over scheduling ourselves so I am okay with their dedication to the sport. However, I know that many of you […]
After School Snack Mix for your Super Active SuperKids!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #AFreshIdeaForAfterSchool #CollectiveBias Have your kids gone back to school yet? Are you excited about it or dreading it? I always feel a little bit of both. Back to school and fall sports is in full swing here […]
30 Quick and Easy Sports Night Meals Made With Ground Beef
School is back in session and that means it is time for after-school activities and sports! It also means that you will be in need of some quick and easy meals, so you can still get a great dinner on the table for your family! Here are some great ideas for sports night meals made […]
The Caramello Mocha Smoothie You Need To Jumpstart The Day
Have you noticed how the new school year brings changes to everyone’s schedule in the house? When you have school aged children, the beginning of the new school is as much a new beginning as the New Year is. Actually, it has more of an effect on the lives of families than changing the calendar does. Your […]
How NOT to experience mom burn out on the first week of school
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 […]
