With the start of the school year comes the start of the soccer season. Pork Chop, who's six now, has been playing since he was three or four. Things have gotten easier since my kids both know what to expect when it comes to soccer practices and games. This year, there was a slight change to the routine; practices went from once a week to twice a week. And there are a few … [Read more...]
How to fake Mom confidence like a rockstar on the first day of Kindergarten
I am sure you've seen all the posts about preparing your new school-ager for the first day of kindergarten. Those tips have been a great help. I remember the thoughts that ran through my head that last first day of kindergarten with my youngest. she knows my phone number she knows how to put on her clothes unassisted after going to the restroom she knows to raise … [Read more...]
Is your family ready for Hurricane Season?
Most people that live in North Florida haven't been through a hurricane landfall. Though storms that cross the state from the gulf do affect us and we get "outer bands" of storms that hit further north, most North Floridians don't really know what living through the aftermath of a major hurricane is like. I do. My dad was a single dad of three, stationed on Homestead Air … [Read more...]
The Back to School Tech Sweepstakes!
If you follow me on Facebook, you probably saw my shock at the 36 glue sticks I had to buy for my kindergartner and first grader. Unlike many schools in the area, our school sent the school supply lists for this August home on the last day of school last year. (If you don't follow me on facebook, and you want to click here!) I saw this great deal at Amazon (affiliate link) … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Committing to a Big Race
I foolishly agreed to run a huge race next spring. I think I may have lost my mind. What's worse is that when I agreed to do it, I thought it was only a 9k. And then I found out the Gate River Run is actually a 15k. Needless to say, it's a good thing that I have until next spring to prepare. This time last year, I was running every day and in the best shape of my life. I … [Read more...]