Between practices and games, coming up with quick meals that my family will actually enjoy and isn't just something unhealthy, can be tricky. I tend to just make the same things over because I know how to and I know everyone will eat them. So switching it up is exciting for everyone. All these dinner ideas for sports nights are simple and quick, but you can still sit down and … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Party Treats: Skeleton Rice Krispies
Need a super easy party treat that is sure to be a big hit with kids and adults alike? Make these popular Skeleton Shaped Rice Krispy Marshmallow Treats this Halloween! One of the best things about our neighborhood is the widespread holiday decorating wars that go on. It's kind of amazing really. I'm willing to bet that the decorations take on a new significance this … [Read more...]
What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea (Foods That Actually Help)
Isn't it funny when doctors advise you to let diarrhea “run its course”? Okay, it might not feel funny when you're sprinting to the bathroom every twenty minutes. But once the worst of it passes, you start wondering the same thing most people do: Wouldn't it be nice if there were foods that could slow things down a little? When a stomach bug recently ran through our … [Read more...]
Do Soccer Socks Go Over Shin Guards? (A Parent Guide)
I can’t believe how many years it’s been since my kids were brand-new youth soccer players. My oldest still loves the sport, but those early seasons were something else. Like a lot of Florida kids, he absolutely hated wearing socks. When he first started playing, getting him into his long soccer socks and shin guards felt like a full wrestling match before every game. I … [Read more...]
Homemade Air Fresheners you can make in a weekend!
Do you hate the overpowering, cloying scents of commercial car air fresheners? New store-bought air fresheners give me intense headaches. This is especially true with car scents. Here are some homemade car air freshener projects to make instead! We stopped using them and switched to DIY car air fresheners because of my daughter's car sickness and my headaches. The … [Read more...]