Episode 3 – Parenting Under Stress

In this episode I take some time to talk about the struggles we are having dealing with the stress of our move. Moving is such a stressful situation for everyone involved especially children. I’d like to think that most times I can deal with my child’s strong feelings, but in this instance I am also […]

Episode 2 – Our Morning Routine

In this episode I talk about our back to school morning routine. It so important to me to send my kids off to school in a great mood, not sad or angry because of a rough morning. This podcast shares my tips that I use to minimize melt downs. Episode 2 Do you have any […]

Back to School is My New Year

I don’t make new years resolutions, mostly because I’m not very good at keeping them. So the New Year is a fun time, and I love to celebrate it but it really doesn’t change anything in my life. Now back to school time is a different story. Back to school time signifies a change in […]

My Very First Podcast

Take a listen to my very first podcast. It’s a short episode that shares a little bit about me, my self-care routine, and why it’s never the perfect time to start a new project. Episode 1 I’d love to hear your feedback on the episode and if you have any questions for me or any […]

Summer Goal Tracker for Kids

My kids have 1 more day of school, 1 MORE DAY!!!!!! We all look forward to having a little more freedom, lounging around, and enjoying some fun adventures. I have always dreamed of being that care free mom that wakes up and let’s the kids decide what we should do that day, but the truth […]

5 Things Every Parent Should Know if your Kids Play Team Sports

My husband and I have been lucky enough to get to coach Tball and Soccer for several seasons and we just love it. Coaching really helps us show our children that an active life is essential and it’s fun too. Being out on the field with a bunch of 5 and 6 years olds can […]

Easy Meal Planning

I meal plan every Sunday, and I grocery shop every Tuesday. That is what works best for our family. So before we get too far into this, you need to pick days that work for your family. My way is NOT the only way to meal plan, but it works for us! How do I […]

A is for Affirmations

I am a self help book addict, there I said it. WOW that feels good! Here is the problem, I start reading the book and then it gets to the icky part (you know the part where you need to search within yourself) and I close the book… and never open it again. I […]

Review, Renew, Reset: Life in my Mid 30s

Today while I was leaving Target I stopped to give a mom a hand. She had a toddler and TWINS (that’s right 2 babies at once people!) She had this cool seat that you put in your cart so both babies can ride and I commented how I wish I had one of those when […]

Part 1 of Back to School Lunch Tips

I pack lunch because it ensures my kids are getting the fuel they need for the day. It’s the worst when they come off that bus hungry, tired and crying…. not how I want to spend my afternoon. So I put together a few east tips to make packing lunches easier. Tip #1 – […]