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Toy clutter is inevitable. If you have kids, you have toys. The frugal side of me doesn’t want to throw away perfectly good toys, but we have a small home that I want to keep tidy. I’ve been trying different storage methods for years. Boxes This is the most obvious option but I think we…
Mornings are a busy time for growing families. Children’s needs and parents’ schedules require a unique approach to planning. A morning routine can make things easier for everyone in the household. Just like at bedtime, setting a schedule creates structure and sets the family up for success. Whether you are making breakfast, brushing your teeth…
A few weeks ago, my life became much busier then I’m used to due to some changes at work. I keep a pretty tight grip on my time because I want to be the best mom, wife, friend, etc. to the people in my life. I am still working through this new season that has…
I guess turning 40 means I’m now part of the club that wants to keep my feet more comfortable. I was pretty excited to give this new product a try because my favorite pair of Sperry shoes make my feet sweat and then they get stinky. Also, comfort is always a plus! Arm & Hammer™ Odor Control…
I don’t know about your calendar, but ours is on fire again. The pandemic isn’t quite over, but the days upon days of staying home are no longer our normal. Even in the busiest of days, it’s always my goal to keep life as simple as possible so we can make time for all…
While the pandemic is hanging in there, life is starting to take some shapes of normalcy. It feels like a pretty big deal that we get to go see Disney on Ice this week. Events like Disney on Ice are extra special since we haven’t actually been to see one of these shows in a…
Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging when your home is also where you work. You’re relaxed, and there’s enough food for everyone. Unlike at work, you are free to snack all day. You have full access to the refrigerator or maybe you become so caught up in a project that you don’t notice you…
For Annabelle’s 12th birthday, a family friend treated us to a lovely girl day. We went to a place local to us called The Mad Potters and we painted ceramics. If you’ve never tried ceramic painting, I highly recommend you find a place near you. It was such a special way to spend time together….
It’s been a bit of a birthday season over here. Our oldest son turned 14 and our daughter turned 12. We let them pick where they want to eat out. This year we enjoyed Benihana’s, which was a treat since it wasn’t open last year. After dinner we hit the drive in movie theater. It…
What’s your best scar story? Scars can be a conversation starter whether you want them to be or not. The stories I often tell are about my experience with melanoma. There’s every day scars that tell tales too. Unless you want to prevent new scars to avoid probing questions about an injury. Embrace is a…
I took on a new title in 2021. For the first time in my 14 years of motherhood, I was a “swim mom”. I really didn’t know what to expect. I was blown away by what a lovely community I was introduced to. I understand now why families who do swimming refer to their “swim…
2021 has introduced to me to fidget toys. My daughter was at a swim meet and all the girls were sitting around trading their fidgets. I might have been the last to know about this trend, but we are fidget toy owners now. Whenever we travel, I like to bring something special for the kids…