Back to school, back to activities, and back to sports! These can be super busy times for families everywhere and sometimes, it seems like you live and eat in your car. It can seem impossible to get a nice meal on the table, for your family, when you have so much going on. Well, here are some quick sports night meal ideas that you can get on the table, even on your … [Read more...]
How to make a citronella torch!
Make this adorable citronella torch lamp/lamp to keep mosquitoes away from your family! If you've ever lived or visited the sunshine state in the summer you know what misery feels like. The summer heat is brutal in Florida. The afternoon thunderstorms cool everything off a bit but come with a nasty side effect. Mosquitos! Related: 7 Natural Ways to Repel … [Read more...]
Why Weight Lifting Is Perfect for Busy Moms (and a frozen protein pops recipe)
Do you struggle with the motivation to work out but don't have time? You can get results with short workouts, if you do it the "right"way. You'd think that "staying home" means more time to do what you want. That was the biggest surprise when I became a SAHM. There seemed to be even less time in the day for me. I needed a workout regimen that worked … [Read more...]
Power up your day with these morning tips
The only sound is the swish and whir of the dishwasher and the steady tap tap clicks as I work. The smell of my Tully's Dark French Roast lingers in the kitchen while I sit at the table.This is my power hour. A productive day begins with a productive morning. Wake up early. Back when I was a cog in the corporate wheel, I woke up an hour before my kids so I … [Read more...]
7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu
Stomach issues suck, right? And guess what? It's also loads of fun cleaning up after another person suffering from a stomach bug. That's why these handy stomach bug tips are a lifesaver for parents! As a mom of two little germ magnets, these hacks were born of exhaustion and desperation. A stomach virus attacked my son and transformed my peaceful home into a battlefield. … [Read more...]