Tips + Tricks

There are many subjects in which I wish I were an expert. I do, however, have true expertise in finding the coziest pajamas and loungewear around. I guess you could say it’s a gift. I'm quite passionate about rewarding...

Consuming less can also extend to less fuel and electricity. Play outside and open the curtains to let in natural light when playing inside. Walk and ride where you can

"Where are we going today?" is 2020's version of "Are we there yet?". Every day my preschooler is asking, "can we go to the zoo?", "are the playgrounds open yet?", etc, etc. Fortunately, we are still able to get outside...

I’m that mom. The prepared sports mom. You need something? I probably have it. On any given day of the week, you will find me taking kids to practice or games, stuffing bags full of equipment or refilling water...

I attended my first Friendsgiving gathering in college while visiting my boyfriend’s (now my husband!) friends and family in New Orleans for Thanksgiving break. We gathered with a bunch of his friends and shared leftovers from the previous day’s...

Got a junior or a senior in high school this upcoming school year? Thinking about scholarships? Tackling scholarships is a team effort, parents! No one tells you about the pain and agony of scholarship applications. I am a first-generation...

Sometimes (maybe even often) we want more for our kids than what their school curriculum provides. Whether you're looking for academic extracurriculars or fun enrichment opportunities, you'll be able to find some great virtual options here. Code Ninjas :: At-home...

It’s the start of summer around here and the world is beginning to reopen and people are TRAVELING! Which is all SUPER exciting, but how do you keep your kids' sleep schedule in check and them sleeping well with...

Like most moms, I feel like there is never enough time in the day to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Over the past year, I took a closer look at my family’s schedule to see where I...

Just like that, summer is over and it’s time to get back into the rhythm of early mornings, packing lunches, homework, endless activities, and lest we forget—ARD meetings. If you're a special needs mama, this one is for you. ARD...

You may have noticed friends or various bloggers spending the first month of this year doing a Whole 30. Whole 30 is a food program in which you spend 30 days removing sugar, alcohol, and processed foods from your...

The holidays are upon us and that means food, family, and festivities, however you plan to do that this year. While we may not be gathering as we normally would, chances are we are still exchanging gifts in some...