In my efforts to KonMari my life, I was going through a ton of files the other day and tossing old documents that we’ve been hoarding. During my rummaging, I found a hospital bill from when Goose was born in 2015. I’m not sure if I erased it from my mind or just didn’t notice… Read More How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?
I must confess that I am a total TV mom and I’ve found that there are an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to TV shows for preschoolers! My children, who are 3.5 and almost 2, watch a little television pretty much every day. Sometimes it’s to give them a break from our busy… Read More 10 TV Shows for Preschoolers That Actually Teach Skills
Happy February! A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram that we love making tear art! It’s awesome for busy mamas and teachers because it takes zero prep time and always comes out super cute! To make tear art, all you need is construction paper and glue. Just have the kids grab scraps of paper, rip it… Read More No-Prep Valentine’s Day Craft: Heart Tear Art
This post is sponsored by Left Field Farms but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I can’t wait for you to make this amazing cheesecake dip, guys! It’s decadent, flavorful, and versatile enough for any occasion! Perfect for when you have a sudden sugar craving or when you’re running late and need… Read More 5-Minute Fluffy Cheesecake Dip
This year, I’ve been noticing more mommies resolving to have a tidy home (thanks, Marie Kondo), but there’s one question that I keep hearing: How do you clean up your house when you have kids? We all know that kids are masters at creating clutter so what are we to do about the messes they… Read More 5 Strategies to Teach Your Children to Clean Up
This post is sponsored by Frank’s Red Hot but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. With so many exciting sporting events throughout the year, we love getting together with friends to cheer on our favorite teams in playoff and championship games. As our families grow and more small children are being included… Read More How to Throw a Family-Friendly Party for the Big Game
Ever since I wrote my meal planning post, I’ve been meaning to share a one-week meal plan with you guys. I am obsessed with meal planning and I’m hoping you’ll see how easy and helpful it can be for your family. See why we got started with meal planning! First, I would like to make it clear… Read More One-Week Meal Plan for a Family
I have been a parent for 3.5 years and somewhere in this time, messy mom hair became my way of life. Unbrushed, unwashed, haphazardly tossed into a hair tie. Between sleep deprivation, wiping bottoms, and quickly getting tiny humans out of the door in a less than orderly fashion, I just accepted that my appearance was… Read More Ditch the Messy Bun and Embrace Your Beautiful Mom Hair
We just made a cross-country move from California to South Carolina and so far we are enjoying our beautiful new town. Everything is going really smoothly, but one hard part of being in a new place is making mom friends. One thing I’ve learned in my 3.5 years as a parent is that a tribe… Read More Making Mom Friends: How to Find Moms Just Like You