Some seasons of the year are busier than others! Some evenings I don’t get home until the kids are past starving because of sports, play practice, music lessons…or maybe even a last minute trip to the store to get something for a science experiment! I need easy dinner ideas! I try to plan ahead…but life […] Read more…
An Evening Routine: 5 Ways You Can Have a Better Morning!
Some nights I crash on the couch at 8:00 (anyone else?!). But, really…my day goes so much better when I do just a few things before I go to bed! My evening routine makes a huge difference in whether or not I have an amazing day (or even just a pretty good day)! We could […] Read more…
Do you Need a Motherhood Power Boost?
Have you ever had a bad day? If you are a mom…I’m guessing that answer is a YES! (I know everyone has bad days…but I’m talking specifically to moms!) Sometimes this motherhood gig is rough! Don’t get me wrong…it’s awesome…but hard! I waited (for what seemed like) a long time before I became a mother…and […] Read more…
How “Me Time” Can Keep YOU Sane!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted? Making sure you take some time each day to take care of YOU just might be the answer to help you develop a positive attitude as a busy mother! When my kiddos were little…I had some quiet time during nap time…or when they went to bed (if […] Read more…
8 No Brainer Dinner Ideas to Satisfy on Busy Days
It’s 5:00…and you have no idea what you are going to make for dinner! You need some no brainer dinner ideas! Maybe you unexpectedly spent all afternoon helping a friend and now you don’t have time to prepare what you had planned for dinner! Or maybe your child’s sports practice went longer than it was […] Read more…
Road Trip Packing List For Kids
Why do I do this to myself? Every time we go on a vacation…whether it is for a weekend or a week…I tell my kids what they need to pack. And then I hope they remember what I tell them! I’m busy trying to figure out who is going to care for our animals, and […] Read more…
Stay at Home Vacation for Stay at Home Moms
Vacations are good for sanity…even stay at home vacations…especially for busy moms! However, most of the time it is just not possible to take a vacation when you are a busy wife and mom. I get it! Sometimes when the kids have a break from school or when my husband has to go away on […] Read more…
Supercharge your Summer Reading BINGO with Exciting Summertime Printables
There is something about summer that brings a smile to kids’ faces! Thoughts of free time with nothing to do sounds wonderful…but at least around here…it gets boring! I have done a summer reading BINGO challenge with my kids for several years. Thankfully, most of my kids have enjoyed reading from a young age so […] Read more…
A Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Tis the season to infuse our midlife years with a dash of festive joy! As the twinkle of Christmas lights paints the night, let’s go on a merry adventure together. This holiday season, we’re stepping into the enchanting world of a Christmas light scavenger hunt – a delightful blend of nostalgia, community, and the magic […] Read more…
Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls
Ahhh…teenage girls (I have 2 of them plus another who is so close she might as well be a teen!) It makes for some crazy emotional times in our home! I love them…even if I sometimes feel like I’m losing my mind because of them! Trying to figure out what to get them for Christmas […] Read more…