Tips for moms raising a daughter during middle and high school years.
Read moreMy daughter’s first soccer game was at the local YMCA and lasted an hour. She was in elementary school and that was just enough time for the kids to play with minimal meltdowns. For those games I had a portable chair and water bottle. On cool mornings I added a jacket and cup of tea. […]
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 moreMonths ago I started using Duolingo to relearn Spanish. I had years of Spanish in high school and college, but it didn’t matter. My retention was minimal at best. I had an extra incentive because my girls were taking classes in school and I promised them a vacation to a Spanish-speaking country if they did […]
Read moreI spent most of the summer refusing to think about the upcoming school year. I told myself there wasn’t enough information to make decisions. Now we’re a few weeks out from the start of the semester and the phone rings almost daily with information. There are live-streamed meetings with board members and parents, Q&A sessions, […]
Read moreDrive-in movie nights have become one of our favorite things to do as a family. We get out of the house, watch a movie on a big screen and have snacks. What’s not to love? Especially if you’re prepared. Our first time we made rookie mistakes, but now we know exactly what we need. Here […]
Read moreHaving the period talk and preparing our girls for menstruation is part of the #MomOfGirls journey. As you’re thinking about the conversations you’ll need to have, remember the supplies she’ll need. I wanted my girls to consider this a special thing, not awkward/cringy, so I made a period kit that could discreetly fit in a […]
Read moreI signed up for Amazon Prime mainly for the free two-day shipping. Then they added same day delivery for certain items and that was a lifesaver for many mom emergencies, like my kids waiting until two days before a project is due to say they need a random item that’s not available anywhere near us. […]
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 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 […]