I love to bust kid boredom with crafts (keeps them busy and off screens n’est pas?!). Here is a round-up of 10 Crafts For Kids which will keep kids busy. Each of these 10 Crafts For Kids is inexpensive and encourages recycling things around the house. See my notes below on age recommendations… Shameless plug: My…
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Chicago #NikonMOMents
This past weekend my family drove (through 3 states!) to Chicago for a wedding. 7 people in a minivan for 10 hours with one 30 minute rest stop. Did I mention one of those people was a three year old?! Let’s just say the trip had a balance of entertainment and exhaustion. Here are my…
Meringue Ghosts
These meringue ghosts are fang-tastic! This recipe is seriously easy and perfect for your next coffin coffee break. These little devils…er…I mean ghosts…are crunchy on the outside and super sweet and chewy on the inside. If you want to be the Ghostess with the mostess this Halloween – you have to try these meringue ghosts… Meringue Ghosts Note:…
Hearty Chicken & Veggie Salad
Dinner in under 15 minutes. Yes, it is possible! I created this Hearty Chicken & Veggie Salad recipe as a go-to full meal for those nights of soccer practice/late night work/school recital/*insert busy family activity here*. It is fast, delicious, and healthy. And made in under 15 minutes…. Hearty Chicken & Veggie Salad Author: Parent…
All You Need – Blundstone Boots
All you need – Blundstone Boots. Really. I bought my first pair of Blundstone Boots last year and wore them Fall, Winter, and Spring. I completely fell in love with this Australian boot…and you will too… I said it on Instagram and I’ll say it again…Blundestone Boots are a triple threat: style, comfort and weather…
Checklist For Healthy Litterless Lunches
Its September and school lunches are back in the news – mostly because everyone quickly runs out of ideas of what to put in them. Here is a checklist for The Ultimate School Lunch Checklist For Healthy Litterless Lunches… Sit with the kids and write out a list of items they like – favorite fruits, acceptable sandwiches, hot lunches they…
Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
’tis the season to start thinking Halloween Costume Ideas. In my house, as the kids get older – the more they expect out of a Halloween Costume (it actually gets a little competitive in class – to be the most unique, the funniest, the coolest). Here are my ideas for some Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas……
5 Reasons To Put Your Best Self Forward
For your career. For your relationships. For your sanity. You need to consider these 5 Reasons to Put Your Best Self Forward because they might just change your day, your Mom life, and your future… 5 Reasons To Put Your Best Self Forward… #1 It will change the way you see yourself… and the way you are perceived…
Now For Mothers Healing Mix
I wish I had known about this back when I was one of the #zombiemoms* with my newborn…Now For Mothers Healing Mix. I didn’t take it then (I only recently learned about this natural blend of yummy ingredients) but I can take it now (it’s a superfood Moms can take from the 1st day after giving birth up…
Finding Me Time
Finding Me Time is a challenge for all Moms (work outside the home, work at home, stay at home – whatever!). Here are 10 Tips to help in Finding Me Time (and I will be completely transparent try as I may I just have not been able to do #10 yet!)… Finding Me Time Listening…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
One of my fav tips for back to school season is to make dinner – school lunch once a week. That’s right – make dinner – pack the leftovers – and school lunch is taken care of for tomorrow (one less thing is always good n’est pas?!). I’m sharing my Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe…
Essential Class Supplies
As a Mom of 3, I know which Essential Class Supplies are on the optional school supply list every year. These items never change. Staples that every teacher we have had – has requested – in day 1 of school paperwork (it’s not mandatory – but the teacher does make it clear that these essential…