When we had our first daughter, my husband convinced me that we only needed a plain, black diaper bag. He wanted something he could use without feeling feminine so we settled on a boring, basic backpack that in no way reflected my personal style. Let’s be honest, he carried it sometimes, but not nearly enough… Read More What to Look for When Picking the Perfect Diaper Bag
I have never liked going to the state fair. Like, really, really, truly, passionately disliked it for as long as I can remember. It’s usually too hot, way overcrowded, and everything just feels grimy. The bathroom situation with toddlers is far from ideal. I don’t trust the rides (why are they so easy to move?)… Read More The Real Reason I Went to the Fair (Even Though I Hate Going)
Thank you CreditRepair.com for sponsoring this post. CreditRepair.com’s team understands that a credit score is not just a number; it’s a lifestyle. When my husband and I got married, we fantasized about owning a home and raising our family in it. We’re two educated, hardworking people and we didn’t see why that dream would be… Read More Small Lifestyle Changes to Fix Your Credit Score (and Buy a Home!)
Thank you KiwiCo for sponsoring this post. Visit KiwiCo’s website to find the right crate for your child! I was first introduced to STEAM as a teacher, but if you’re a parent and have started exploring educational avenues for your child, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the acronym, too. As our generation becomes more… Read More The Best STEAM Activities for Kids to Do at Home
This post has been sponsored by Borden® Cheese and Breakstone’s® Butter. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Grilled cheese sandwiches have been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl! What’s not to love about warm, crunchy bread and gooey cheese? And now that I have two daughters of my own, it’s so… Read More Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado
I got such a positive reaction on social media from my post-it matching game that I wanted to share another fun learning activity! My girls have dubbed this “Bear Factory”, but “Color Sorting Game” works, too. Belle is 2 and Goose is 4 and this was a lot of fun for both of them! In… Read More Bear Factory: Color Sorting Game for Toddlers and Preschoolers
I gotta be totally honest… It’s madness over here right now! We just moved into a new house and we are literally living out of boxes and piles of randomness. And on top of unpacking, we’re trying to maintain some semblance of our regular lives. My husband still has to go to work, my children… Read More My Favorite Productivity Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms
We made the decision to forego preschool again this year and keep both girls home with me. My plan is to do homeschool activities with them but it’s always a struggle having two kids in such different developmental phases. Goose is 4 and naturally has a more mature, focused personality. Belle is two and, as… Read More Post-It Matching Game: Learning Activity for Siblings to Play Together
What happened to Summer, guys? I can’t believe that September is next week! Do you have any plans for Labor Day weekend? I wanted to share my pasta salad in case you need an easy side dish for a BBQ or picnic! This version has 1 box of tricolor rotini, red kidney beans, black olives, cucumbers,… Read More Pasta Salad is Perfect for Potlucks and Parties
If you love delicious brownies that are ready in a flash, then I have the perfect recipe for you! Using only three simple ingredients, these no-fuss brownies are bursting with chocolate and almond flavors that everyone in your family will eagerly devour! This post is sponsored by Moms Meet and Once Again Nut Butter but the… Read More 3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Spread Brownies
