I text out an SOS when I am on the verge of a mom meltdown. "I'm a donkey on the edge." (Thank you, Eddie Murphy) Most of the time, there's nothing the recipients of my message can do about it. My sister lives in another state. My BFF might as well, too, since she moved across the river and into the next county. Plus, my husband is almost always out of town when I get to … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing Seasickness on Your Disney Cruise
Are you excited about the thought of your upcoming Disney Dream Cruise, but worried about seasickness that goes with it? I know that feeling. I've shared our trials with Pea's queasy tummy. Dealing with motion sickness and stomach bugs are among my most popular parenting hacks. Luckily there are plenty of ways to keep motion sickness and sea sickness at bay, so you can get … [Read more...]
Super Quick Meals for Busy Families
You know those parents that sign their kids up for all the extracurriculars? Yeah--I'm not one of them. I let my kids choose one activity. They both chose soccer. Why then am I always running them to practice? I am glad it's only one activity! This first week of school and soccer has been crazy. We rarely eat out so the hours at the soccer field make … [Read more...]
Over 25 Fun School Lunch Essentials
Do you remember when a brown paper sack would suffice for lunch? I used to pull that crumpled up and squished bag from the pits of my backpack and spend the first 20 minutes of lunch convincing myself that I preferred my pb&j smooshed together. The flavors melded together better that way. There are so many fun school lunch essentials to choose from these … [Read more...]
Sports night suppers: Quick Meals For Busy Families
I'm glad I am getting a taste of our sports night schedule a week before we throw school into the mix. It gives me an idea of how to plan for next week. My weakness, as always, is managing our meals during these busy nights. I need to get these sports night suppers figured out. I'm collecting and trying easy sports night dinners this week to see if I can find a way to ease … [Read more...]