Many 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 […]
Parenting
Parenting tips for raising daughters
Great Gifts For A Mom-To-Be That She Will Love And Use
Buying a gift for a mom-to-be is a beautiful gesture, especially when it’s something for her. She’ll get lots of advice and tips about the baby, but her body will be changing and mom needs things, too. Here are some things that will make her feel special. The Stork Bag. This was not a thing […]
DIY First Period Kit
Having 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 […]
Tweak The System
Today I spent an hour with my PR peers talking about concerts. Our favorite experiences and ones that left us disappointed. The performers that remain on our bucket list and those that were better than we imagined. Many people had seen the same acts. The sheer joy of each person’s experience was written all over […]
Relaxing With Mommy Daughter Coloring Time
One 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 […]
Make Your Own Reward Bin
My first experience at an arcade prize counter with the girls was traumatic. They had played all these games, collected tickets with pride and now they were unbelievably excited to turn in their hard-earned tickets for bouncy balls, candy and plastic jewelry. I estimated that I had spent about $50, and they were jumping all […]
DIY An Epic Supply Kit For Your Car
When 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 […]
Braces Friendly Movie Night Snacks
Last 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 […]
Talking News and Current Events With Kids
Growing 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 […]