It is no secret to those who know me that I am a sucker for a good cleaning/organization project. My favorite thing to do is to declutter and organize. Remember when the “Capsule Wardrobe” was all the rage? I was all over it. I binge watch shows like “Clean Sweep,” “Clean House,” and “Hoarders.” It […]
I see you, first day of school. Looming in the second half of August, just hanging out. Waiting to be recognized by teachers, parents, and students. Some might have had this date circled since May, while others are still pretending you’re a ways off. However you’re looked at, there you wait. And sooner or later […]
I love food. I always have and I always will. The truth is, however, some of the foods I love don’t love me back. I often crave chemical-filled, calorie-full comfort foods. Foods that taste delicious at first but later leave me feeling lethargic and defeated. I’ve been working hard to lose the weight I gained […]
It’s officially August, which means lots and lots of school lunches will be packed soon! And let’s be honest, it’s fun for the first week and then I’m totally over it. Please tell me I’m not the only one who feels this way!? That’s why easy and simple lunch ideas are my jam. I’m super […]
Anyone else feel like making plans with your mom friends is more difficult than scheduling a summit of world leaders? Bless the Facebook poll feature and the doodle scheduling app, but once you finally get a date on the calendar, something always comes up – croup, an extra soccer practice, one of those ‘other duties […]
In 2006, I graduated with a degree in graphic design from Iowa State University, and a cool $45,000 in student loan debt. Since my husband and I were feeling like super grownups, it was only fitting we deserved a brand new, grown-up car, adding an additional $25,000 of debt to our lives in a matter […]
My oldest is in middle school and is starting to act more like a “big kid”. It’s an interesting time because sometimes he still feels like a young kid and at other times he is telling me that he’s too old for something. During our summers, we spend a lot of time outside at local […]
Admit it – you’ve purchased that Barbie and/or Snoopy fishing pole for your kiddo and it’s still sitting in the garage and has never touched the water. It’s time to dust off your fishing hooks and go fishing with the whole family! Overcome whatever excuse is holding you back and use these tips and resources […]
There seem to be three types of moms when it comes to camping. One who has never been camping before in her life. (Can we say hotel reservation on speed dial?) The second mom used to go camping when she was younger but is afraid to take her kids because it seems like too much work. […]
As a mom of three boys and a dual teacher family, we are on the go a lot. I no longer carry a diaper bag (yay, diaper-free household!), but I still need to make sure I’m prepared when we’re away from home. Here’s a list of summer essentials I keep in my bag or in […]
