In 2014, I was a crazy person that thought I could run two blogs and handle being back in school myself while caring for my family. My short-lived personal blog was abandoned after a few posts. This post first appeared on the now defunct "Metamomphosis" and was featured by Blogher . It was hastily written after my youngest's first day of kindergarten. … [Read more...]
6 Awesome Kids Crafts to make in August
Let's celebrate the last days of summer with some whimsical family crafts! I know many are eager to get back to the normal school year routine but I am (surprisingly) a little sad that summer is drawing to a close. We've made some great and lasting family memories the last few weeks and our schedule gets a little busy starting in Fall! In the past, I've intentionally only … [Read more...]
Tips to Help Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Fall sports are starting up! It seems really early but our fall soccer season is starts in a little over a week. (Didn't spring soccer just end??) There are many benefits to letting your kids participate in team sports, but there is also the risk of injury. Signing your kids up for a sport and then seeing them get hurt is devastating. Although you cannot predict when an injury … [Read more...]
Saving money for Family Fun
My husband and I wholeheartedly believe on spending our money on experiences rather than material items. The vacations and adventures that we enjoy as a family are worth far more to us than a fancy car or fancy house. This week I chose my features based on our beliefs that money is best spent on fun. It starts with a great budget. Living life and learning … [Read more...]
Getting Fit and Having Fun
At the beginning of the year I was blown away by how crowded my gym was! The crowd seemed to dwindle a bit in the spring as people lost motivation. I was not prepared for the summer rush though. This month has be packed at the gym. The sun is shining and people are "tightening up" for vacation (well, at least I am!) It can be difficult to sty disciplined in the summer, … [Read more...]