Read moreMany parents can relate to waking up before our kids and going to bed after them. In between we’re working, parenting, working out, getting some me time, all while fitting in the other things that make it onto our to-do list. To keep me sane, especially in this time of remote learning/working from home/being together […]
Read moreI’m a mom of tween/teen girls, so our mommy-daughter shopping days were transitioning before Covid-19 put trips to the mall on our “Nah, we’ll pass” list. My girls’ strong opinions were decision makers and I was there with veto power and payment. Now we’re using online wishlists and shopping carts. They get to “shop” and […]
Read moreIn a house with teen and tween girls lip gloss is like gold. So when a friend shared her daughter’s new business venture, Lia’s Lip Gloss, I knew I had to place an order. My girls looked on the website and decided on Diva 2.0. I placed the order for Diva, and added Allure because […]
Read moreFinding a dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan cheese that melted was not an easy feat. But since we love grilled cheese sandwiches, pizza and casseroles over here, I kept hunting until I found one – Daiya. Daiya has many options, but I go for the slices and shredded cheese options. I keep the vegan cheddar slices in the […]
Read moreOne of the ways I get mommy daughter quality time is with coloring breaks. I set up coloring supplies on the floor and invite my girls to come create. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, bond and chat about randomness while we work at our own pace. It also forces me to give my mind […]
Read moreWhen I started my “mommy essential” car kit it was simple. An emergency baby bag with diapers, wipes, receiving blankets and a couple of outfits. Bottled water. First aid kit. Now it’s about 50 things and I have used each item at some point. It’s been a lifesaver in some situations and provided peace of […]
Read moreLast week two of my girls joined #TeamBraces. They are excited, and I didn’t want that to change when their go-to movie night snacks were no longer an option. With no candy boxes or popcorn, I decided to treat them to a movie night snack buffet of braces-friendly foods and drinks. We had: Chocolate cherry […]
Read moreSummer 2020 is the season of #SocialDistancing #NoLargeFamilyGatherings #NoFlights #NoInternationalTravel #StaySafe and #WearAMask. So, how do you plan family fun and make the most of long days and beautiful nights and still adhere to Covid-19 guidelines? You get creative with your Summer 2020 Bucket List :-). We kept the guidelines simple. For an idea to […]
Read moreGrowing up my knowledge of current events came from the 6:30 evening news, complete with commentary from family members. For my kids it’s different. They see headlines when they log in to their computers and phones, they get snippets from school assignments and they see television news every once in a while, if they’re in […]