Holiday Décor That Gives Back
I’m a huge fan of decorating my house for every holiday…even the small ones. Maybe it’s the teacher in me and all the years spent decorating my classroom. With the change of the season comes the...
View ArticleToys: Too Many or Too Little?
I recently read an article on Yahoo! Parenting about the one part of parenting that has plagued me for quite some time. Does Your Child Have Too Many TOYS? The writer, Melissa Walker, went through...
View ArticleWinter Trends for Boys
*Disclaimer: Although I was compensated for this post, I do shop at The Children’s Place all the time and all opinions are my own!* Another holiday is right around the corner and guess what? That’s...
View ArticleRomantic Mistletoe Moments
When I think of the holidays coming up I think about family, food and good times. Another thing that comes to mind is the mistletoe. That little green plant that gets hung up and anybody that...
View ArticleProcrastinating Santa
As a busy busy mom, I stay swamped with everything that needs to be done! Not just sometimes. ALL. THE. TIME. And when the holidays come along, you can just forget it! I’m running around here like a...
View ArticleGreat Gifts for Those Pesky Tweens
Recently, someone told me that I am the mother of tweens. What say you? No way, my kids are 8 and almost 10! And then it dawned on me…I am the mother of tweens. Tweens are those ages that are no...
View ArticleThe Annual Cookie Bake
My BFFL Beth grew up in a Southern home in the northern part of Florida. (Don’t try to make sense of it…just go with it.) Her aunt would hold an annual cookie bake where family & friends would...
View ArticleHelping Local Kids With Champions for Kids
As a former teacher, helping kids is second nature to me. When I see kids struggling in any way, I feel the need to lend a hand to make a difference in their lives. My friend, Mrs. Funcia, is a...
View ArticleThink It Up: Supporting Student Passion
Think about the things you are passionate about. Does it drive everything you do? Are you given the time to pursue that passion? How about your kids? Are they given the chance to really pursue their...
View ArticleAfter School Snacking Made Easy
Disclaimer: Although my kids are truly fans of Farm Rich, I was compensated for this post. Keep in mind, all opinions are my own. My family’s schedule, like so many other families, is jam packed in...
View ArticleHolidays + Moving = Exhausting!
Getting ready for Christmas and family is normally a stressful situation, but combine that with a recent move, and I’m overly exhausted! I usually deck the halls from head to toe, but this year we are...
View ArticleBuffalo Turkey Meatballs
The BIG GAME is coming up this weekend & you know what that means…fun commercials and goodies! I love putting out a spread of appetizers as we crowd around the TV to watch the new ads the football...
View ArticleBreaking in a Baseball Glove
I am a total baseball mom. I spend more hours at the baseball field than I do at my own house. I’m so not kidding. With two kids on two different teams, we are either at practice or a game or a...
View ArticleIndulge Mom This Mother’s Day
Your mom does so much…she feeds you, clothes you, gives you advice, kisses the hurt away, wipes your tears, and is your biggest fan. You’ve spent your whole life thinking of ways to make mom feel...
View ArticleWhy I Go Commando
So I have a confession to make. When I wear yoga pants, I go….commando. There you go. I said it. I go commando. I do not wear underwear under there. I am free to be me. I have another confession. I...
View ArticleHow to Clean Baseball Pants
I’m a baseball mom. I keep score. I cheer for my “all-stars.” I can tell you the coolest cleats and where to buy them. My car is full of gear and folding chairs. There is a constant pile of clay in my...
View ArticleStitch Fix Box Reveal #9
So in case you didn’t know already, I LOVE to SHOP! I recently shared of my complete LOVE AFFAIR with Stitch Fix…I couldn’t keep it in anymore. So here I am on Fix #9 and I just keep falling further...
View ArticleStitch Fix Reveal #10
It’s a typical Monday morning and I have a ton of errands to run. A part of me wants to grab my typical yoga pants and t-shirt and head out with my hair in a hat. Then I think, why do I always look...
View ArticleWhat’s Mine is MINE!
I do not like to share. I know that this is an important skill to teach and to learn, and I make sure my kids share, but I’m not a fan. I’m not an only child, so I don’t really know where it comes...
View ArticleWashé: The App That Cleans Your Car
I love my car. It’s not just a vehicle, it’s my little haven. I can open my sunroof, blast my music and be free. And then I realize I’m a mom. Do you know what that means? It means french fries in...
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