You know it's coming- the post-winter vacation illness that is going to cause your kids great discomfort, and cause you to miss work. It's never fun, but it can be more manageable IF you are prepared! (Like I said, you know it's coming!) So what can you do in advance to make the … [Read more...]
Tackle Back to School Like a Pro- 7 Tips From a Seasoned Mom
It's that time of year again- Back to School! And whether you are happy or sad (yes, I get that you may be sad to see your Littles off to school after such a great summer! And I also get you might be happy to send your Bigs back to school after a long summer!) it's happening and … [Read more...]
Meal Prep Like a Pro: The School Lunch Edition - No Parents Allowed!
It's Back to School time, which means it's time to be on your A-game to make sure getting back into the ol' routine goes as smoothly as possible. One easy way to make mornings a whole lot better is to meal prep school lunches. I have scoured Pinterest to find 10 meal … [Read more...]
10 Insanely Fun Backyard Games to Make Your Summer Slay
Nothing says ~~SUMMER!!~~ like a day or evening with good friends, good food and fun backyard games! My husband and I love getting together with friends and neighbors for a super competitive friendly game of bean bags and a few beers while the grill heats up. Since we live … [Read more...]
10 Ridiculously Fun Ways to Entertain Kids at Your BBQ
Patriotic Party Season is upon us! We live on a lake, so between my nephew and the neighbor kids, there are quite a few kids to keep occupied when the adults are done with "lake time" and need a water break! I thought I would turn to my favorite friend, Pinterest, for some fun, … [Read more...]
No Campfire? No Problem! Have Fun at Home With These Awesome Camp Inspired Recipes!
Summer is here and with that comes wanting to do everything outdoors! After being cooped up all winter and most of this spring, you may have a bit of summer fever. Before you start planning the Ultimate Camping Trip, you can bring that camp feel home and save yourself the trouble … [Read more...]
15 Game Changing Snack Stations to Make Your Life Easier!
If you are looking for ways to simplify your life with kids this is the post for you! Snack stations can save you so much time you'll wonder why you lived without one for so long. 5 reasons for snack stations: Kids can easily pack their own lunches. You can have … [Read more...]
30 Free (and totally FUN!) Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer!
Summer vacation is almost here, which means it is time to start planning some awesome activities for your kids! Make memories this summer with these super fun activities that won't break the bank. Know why? They are TOTALLY FREE! These are great ideas to spread throughout the … [Read more...]
Thinking about getting a puppy? Read this before you do! These 10 dog breeds are awesome pets for kids!
I can't remember a time in my life when we didn't have a dog. They are great pets- constant companions, the only one who is always happy to see you, they help teach kids responsibility, they reduce stress and anxiety and they definitely love to snuggle up with you … [Read more...]
The One Thing You Can Do to Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting Once and For All
Ahhh, siblings. Remember when they were sweet and cute? And they loved each other and they were quiet and the older one used to read to the younger one and the little one looked at the bigger one adoringly and all was well? And now, a few quick years later, they … [Read more...]
The One Hour Cleaning Challenge - For Your Kids!
Ahh, kids. They are such darling little mess makers. Once upon a time, we had four little girls who were quite skilled at getting all kinds of toys out at once, leaving trails of wrappers, and hoarding. And then we decided we'd had enough of their messes and did something about … [Read more...]
The One Hour Power Clean That Will Change Your Life
I have found that my stress level is directly related to the state of my house. If it is a mess, my brain is a mess. I'm crabbier just thinking about everything I need to do to get my house back on track so I can actually enjoy living in my space. The state of your home is so … [Read more...]
50 Things to Do On a No Spend/Low Spend Weekend
Once a month we try to have a no spend/low spend weekend so we can save some additional money. We may eat & drink what's "in stock," or take the dog for a hike, or have an impromptu game night with friends. Even if we spend a little money, it is considerably … [Read more...]
