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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

Back to School Lunches

Lately I feel like school lunches have become a huge topic of discussion. Are the “hot lunches” that schools provide the best option for our children? What makes up a school lunch? Is it mystery meat like that talk about on TV? How much does a school lunch cost? Now, let’s not forget about packing […]

Get Outside

Today my kids get to leave school a bit early (thanks Grandparents day!) and I cannot wait to take them to the park. Lately life has been so busy. I have had a hard time being the mom. I have had a hard time balancing work, kids, sports, my marriage, and keeping up my house. […]

Back to School and Getting on Schedule

Ahh yes, back to school time… G started last week and he loves it! It’s only two days a week, but he is already learning so much and it’s nice for L and I have to have some one on one time. Starting back to school also means getting back on a regular schedule and […]

Taking Care of Mom

Last night after getting both kids bathed and into bed I came downstairs looking ragged and worn out. I looked at my husband and said “I am so exhausted. I haven’t been this exhausted since… well, I guess yesterday.” And that about sums up my life as a stay at home mom to 2 kids […]