Each year for, my sons’ little league does a special Mother’s Day celebration for all the moms and grandmothers. They have free popcorn, decorate the field with balloons, pass out flowers and invite the moms to join the players on the field for the pledge of allegiance. As the team mom this year, I was…
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Episode 20: Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. From managing their behavior to ensuring they are comfortable and entertained throughout the journey, parents need a well-thought-out plan. Lowering your expectations, packing strategically, and embracing flexibility are some of the keys to a successful family…
Read MoreBest Quotes for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I’m a sucker for a good quote. Check out a list of my favorite inspirational quotes about mothers and Happy Mother’s Day! “When You look into your mother’s eyes you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” Mitch Albom “Life doesn’t come with a…
Read MoreThe Best Books I Read in 2022
As I looked back at the books I read in 2022, I felt there were too many great ones not to share. As a mom of three young kids, squeezing in time to read in a true art but I think I am starting to master it now. This year, I have read books that…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gifts that Moms Actually Want
Ok, let’s have some real talk. What do moms ACTUALLY want on Mother’s Day??? Do they want a beautiful gathering at their house? Well, maybe yes, but not the cleaning before and and the mess to take care of after. As a mom, I get one day a year. I want that day to count.…
Read MoreHouse Warming Gift Basket Ideas
Is the housing market crazy by you too? Even with it being a seller’s market, I have two friends that just made home purchases. I could not be more excited for them. Buying a home is a big deal and I wanted them to know how happy I was for them. I put together this…
Read MoreDear Future Mama,
Do you ever wish you could go back to your new mama self and whisper some words of advice to her. I know for a fact that if I could do it all over again, I would have been more gentle and forgiving on myself. I decided to write her a letter filled with the…
Read MoreTop 32 Romantic Comedies for Valentine’s Day
This February I decided to do something fun on Instagram. To spread some love, I put together a Romantic Comedy Movie Bracket to poll all of my followers and find out which one is loved the most. To be honest, narrowing it down to just 32 was next to impossible. There are sooooo many good…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Letter Board Quotes
Love is definitely in the air. As part of our home decorations for Valentine’s Day I love to fill my letter board with cute love quotes. I put together a list of my favorites. Cute Quotes: You’re The Bees Knees You Make My Heart Race I Love You A Bushel And A Peck You Are…
Read MoreVariety is the Pumpkin Spice of Life
I sat in the Trader Joe’s parking lot staring at my cart full of pumpkins. I was sure that my husband, the minimalist in our relationship, was going to have a heart attack at the sight of all the pumpkins I had just purchased. I couldn’t help myself though. They were all so unique and…
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