Fnding activities kids are interested in is important to their social, physical and emotional growth. Sports, music, theater, coding, etc...today there are endless opportunities for kids to find their niche. However, any and all activities cost money- a lot...
Several years ago, my husband and I sat down and made one of the biggest decisions that we have EVER made together in our lives. We jointly decided that I would hit pause on my professional career in order...
I always wanted to be one of those moms that creates cute, themed snacks and crafts during the holidays. You know – the “Pinterest mom”. I did try to be a “Pinterest mom” once. I found an adorable Thanksgiving...
What do you call a fake noodle?
An im-pasta!
(That one is to impress your kiddos).
In all seriousness though, I would bet if you were to ask a large group of people what their favorite type of food is, a huge...
We all think a house fire will never happen to us. I thought the exact same thing, and then it did happen. In 2017 my house burned down with my husband and dog inside. Firefighters to this day do...
Halloween is coming, mamas! Are you considering making your kids' costumes this year? If so, here are some expert tips for crafting easy and adorable DIY Halloween costumes.
Start early
First have your kids settle on a costume to give you...
We first met post-college, Trader Joe's. I had never heard of you before, but all of my Midwest friends raved about you, singing your praises. When I first moved to Chicago, we connected immediately. Not a week went by...
An unspoken “rule” in my home is weekends are for eating out and weeknights are for eating in. Living by this rule has allowed us to spend valuable time together at the table every evening enjoying delicious, home-cooked meals....
Back to school is a busy time for kids {and parents!}. It means back to sports, school lunches, homework. The dreaded carpool line. Hopefully, it also means joyful anticipation for the school year ahead. My oldest started kindergarten this...
I know I’m not alone in this and many of us deal with it in silence as boxes pile up in our hallways and garages. For some of us, the justification is legitimate. For others, it’s about impulse and...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (May 10-12)
May brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
