Whether your children are in daycare, homeschooled, or traditional school, they will come home with art. Some of it will impress you and be pieces you cherish and others you will attempt to discard in the garbage like a ninja in the quiet of the night. There are various ways to preserve the artwork long … [Read more…]
It is so hard to explain death to a child, and it can be even harder to help them understand death and the grieving process. If you haven’t done so already, please read my article explaining how I explained death to my son, Over the Rainbow: Helping My Son Understand Loss. After my experience, I … [Read more…]
The kids are back to school – are you ready? Lunches, snacks and good nutrition, as well as more free time for parents, homework struggles and organization. Gina of Embracing Imperfect decided to gather a group of bloggers to share their best Healthy Back to School tips with you! Each year we hope for a … [Read more…]
Updated 2021! These days parents are so busy working that it’s hard to find time to enjoy quality time together. Kids long to spend time with their dad but due to school, work and sports this does not happen as often as it should. This summer pack up the kids and head out for an … [Read more…]
It’s great to talk to our husbands but let’s be honest, it’s not the same as good old-fashioned girl talk. Men don’t want to delve into their emotions, think about things way too deeply or gossip. They certainly don’t want to hear about how our bodies have changed since we had kids and how our … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, our dining experience at Trevi 5 was covered by The Hotel Hershey in exchange for our honest review. I have been visiting Hershey almost every year since I was a little girl, but I have only stayed at The Hotel Hershey once over those 30+ years. After my most recent trip to … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided with a Cocoa Massage in exchange for my honest review. All moms need a break. We need time to ourselves to recharge our batteries and regain some semblance of what we were before we had kids. We need to feel pampered and appreciated. Face it, we want to feel … [Read more…]
This past weekend, my family and I went to see the new Disney Pixar movie Inside Out. I love every Disney Pixar movie so I knew this one would be amazing too. What I didn’t know, however, is how much this movie would make me think about life! While watching Inside Out, I really began … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received a Mama Box sample in exchange for our honest review. As a first time “soon-to-be-mom”, looking at all of the different products geared towards pregnant women seemed a little daunting. Every time I walked into the grocery store I saw a new product that seemed to be the latest and … [Read more…]
Every year someone posts on Facebook asking what moms want for Mother’s Day. Our husbands ask, our kids ask, but we always end up with the same thing: flowers, candy, brunch. This year let’s unite as moms and ask for what we really want! What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day Sleep Sleep and More … [Read more…]