- 6 days ago
Family at the beach, Destin, Fla.Currently, I am enjoying my second get away of the summer. It's a girls' trip with me and my daughter. We're traveling to Puerto Rico to celebrate her Godfather's birthday. It's also a celebration of her in some respe...
- 1 week ago
Girl at Presque Isle State ParkGoing to the beach is one of our favorite things to do during the summer. And although we prefer the ocean, any beach will do. Last summer, because of concerns about COVID19, we only made it to Presque Isle State Park i...
- 2 weeks ago
Two brothers having a great day As working moms, we wear a lot of hats and keep a lot of balls in the air. Our biggest challenge, after figuring out what to do with all of that damn laundry, is figuring out how to keep our kiddos entertained and...
- 3 weeks ago
We can all agree that last year was crazy! COVID19 chaos caused our kids to learn in front of computer screens, us to work and educate our kids simultaneously, and many extra-curricular activities for children were cancelled or conducted virtually. F...
- 1 month ago
If you're still seeking quality summer programming for your kids, check out Sarah Heinz House. My kids have participated in programming there for years and love everything that they have to offer. Below is a link for more information! ht...
- 2 months ago
Something about this guy's disposition just makes me smile. Hope this photo has the same effect on you!
- 2 months ago
People criticize social media influencers for portraying an unrealistic view of life. They criticize us for showing glossy, perfect images when life can be filled with gruesome, painful experiences.Here's the truth.& Social media influencers, l...
- 2 months ago
Kids learning in the parkThis post was sponsored by Tomorrow, powered by Remake Learning ("Tomorrow").“If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.”--John LubbockDuring the pandemic, traditional schooling...
- 2 months ago
There's a saying that's often touted with motherhood. "The days are long, but the years are short." I'm still in the midst of parenting young children. And each day seems long, event-filled and tiring. So, while I cannot vouch for the second part, I...
- 3 months ago
- 3 months ago
My sous-chef& One of the things that has been a pleasant surprise has been discovering new recipes. Even though making things from scratch takes more time, and is often highly unnecessary in this age of mixes, Grub Hub and Uber Eats, I get joy...
- 4 months ago
The night before he turned seven #PokemonTrainerSeven is the number of completeness and perfection (both physical and spiritual).& And this past week, my perfect son completed his seventh journey around the sun. It's nearly impossible to describe wh...
- 4 months ago
Not sure how it goes down in your house, but my kids (especially the baby) steal sweets! &
- 4 months ago
Kids contemplating the futureTax breaks are designed to help encourage citizens to engage in certain behaviors or make certain purchases that are deemed to be in the interest of society at large. This past year, parents of children in large urban dis...
- 5 months ago
The stress during this pandemic has been rising like the tide. So, we have to become stronger swimmers!I am on social media a lot. It's a chicken and egg thing. Am I on it a lot because I'm a blogger or am I a blogger because I am on it a lot? These...
