Nature as Therapy for Families
Perhaps I am biased on the subject since I practically grew up outdoors, but this past month I realized just how badly kids and parents need nature adventures together. My sister was in charge of planning...
On Food Stamps and Designer Jeans
Have you ever seen that mom wearing designer jeans and heels in front of you at the grocery store with two tiny kids in tow? The one who you don't look twice at, until she pulls...
The Spend Cycle
Freak out about money. Aggressively pay off debt. Finally relax a little. Treat myself to something. Financial emergency. Accrue debt again. Beat myself up for treating myself to something. Freak out. Repeat. This is the story of...
I recently laughed while watching a cooking show advertising a "quick" dinner. The woman was making some "easy" roast, and only needed 15 minutes of prep. I thought: "Wow, I need to learn how to do this for a easy...
Like most parents out there with young children, our refrigerator is full of birthday invitations. Sometimes our weekend days consist of juggling at least two birthday parties while wrangling our everyday family and household responsibilities, spending time with one...
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming! When I was teaching, this was one of my favorite weeks of the whole year. It's no secret that teachers can sometimes feel unappreciated or unacknowledged, so it's a real treat to be showered...
Have you ever wanted to hunt for treasure?
Be honest. You know you have, right?
What if I told you that there is a way that you can go on a treasure hunt with your family and make some really fun...
If you give a mom a vacuum …
She’ll start vacuuming ...
And come across a pair of shoes on the floor.
So she’ll pick up the shoes and go to the kid’s room to put them away.
But when she gets there,...
La Croix. Laundry detergent. Birthday present for classmate. What is this you ask? This a list for my all time favorite place in the world (besides Disney World) and it’s only Tuesday. Any guesses? It’s that magical place with...
Decision Fatigue: My Hardest Mom Life Problem
Working from home has been the answer to so much of what I was unhappy about in my life. I no longer feel as if I’m missing too much of my kids. I...
5 Ways to Make the Most Out Of Your Library Card
With the start of the new year, many of us like to start everything with a blank slate: lose weight, get healthy … SAVE MONEY.
What if I told you...
Just as many Black Friday ads you see, you also see the exact amount of backlash on reasons on why not to shop on Black Friday. While I can totally see both sides of the coin, I am one...
How to Save Money on Your Family Home's Utility Bills
Just like any other parent out there, lowering our family home's utility bills was always in the back of our mind. So, when we decided to purchase a home that...
It starts with a post about a new promotion at work. Or a photo of an amazing date night. Or a video of a child reaching a milestone ahead of schedule. Then, the creeping feeling that starts in your...