Backyard Playdate and the Importance of Outdoor Play I often say "I grew up outdoors" when talking about my childhood. That phrase captures fully the experiences I remember. From camping in the mountains with my dad during …
Back to School Clothes School starts in just a couple of weeks and I can barely believe it. The summer flew by, as they always do, and we're enjoying every minute. Our many adventures definitely took …
3 Ways to Simplify Your Summer Although we're in full blown Summer mode, once we got into the schedule of two of my three being away at school most of the week, I started to forget …
The Pistachio Principle I'm a snacker. It usually hits me in the afternoon, between lunch (which I may have skipped) and making dinner. Also, at ten at night when the kids are settled, dishes are done, and …
200+ Children's Book Recommendations Several weeks ago on my Instagram Stories, I asked what your favorite children's books are and you delivered more than 200 recommendations! There were definitely some fan favorites but also a good …
I just returned from an exciting, month-long road trip though Utah, Arizona, and Texas. Everywhere I stayed, I saw good friends. The type of friends you can not see to talk to for months and …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide. I purchased my own insurance at normal prices. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its SmartRide program. I'm a good driver. But it …
If your home is anything like ours, the kitchen is the center of activity. From breakfast first thing in the morning to dinner right before bed, and homework, art projects, snack time, endless glasses of …
I've always loved being outside, whether on a weekend camping adventure, or simply tucked onto a patio chair with a good book. One of the major factors in our move to Texas from the DC …
Music has always been a place of freedom for me. I use different genres of music for different activities (pop for running, folk for crafting, hip hop for cleaning the house.) I also have long …
Having three kids means having to potty train three times! I have a history of saying that potty training is one of the worst parts of parenting. It can be messy and frustrating, and emotionally …
I love having fresh flowers around the house. I used to buy one grocery store bouquet each week and arrange it into one big vase for the kitchen table. Lately, I've really loved creating mini-arrangements for …