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School Supply List: The Supplies You Should Stock Up On!

A school supply list on the items your kid will need, use, and will promote learning. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged kids! What a strange year we’re living in, and what a time to go back to school! Is your area doing remote learning or in-person? It seems like there are more unknowns and… Read More

Our Favorite Books for National Book Lover’s Day

It’s National Book Lover’s Day! I feel like this is one love of my life I don’t share often enough. I used to teach high school English, and I chose that profession so I could be paid to read and write. I may not be a teacher anymore, but my feelings on the need for… Read More

Early Kindergarten: How We Made Our Decision

Last year I was asked by my son’s preschool teacher on several occasions if we were planning to put him in Kindergarten for the 2020 school year. I informed her that he’s a September birthday and misses the cutoff. She kept gently asking us if we would consider having him take our district test and… Read More

Great Wolf Lodge AZ

The Great Wolf Lodge AZ has been on our family bucket list since it opened! Here’s a full review, what to expect, and our recommendations for visiting the Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale! Every now and then we find a place that creates so many amazing family memories we immediately start planning our next trip back.… Read More

Questions to Ask Kids: 5 Questions to Ask Every Day and Why

This post has been sponsored by Del Monte. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” I’ve been so lucky to have some of the best parents influence my life! I’m a firm believer that just spending time with someone can help make you a better person. This is why I’ve always been grateful for amazing… Read More

Feeling Overwhelmed? Me Too. Here’s 10 Things That Have Helped Me

10 things you can do right now to help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Feeling overwhelmed during these unprecedented times? Me too. I’ve spent a lot of nights crying just feeling like I can’t get to what I need to each day. It’s hard to grocery shop. It’s hard to be a parent 24/7. It’s really… Read More

Muffin Tin Meals

Muffin Tin Meals: Here’s why they make toddler lunch ideas easier, healthier, and more enjoyable for moms and kids! About a year ago I was lamenting the fact that my toddler would only eat one vegetable, and only if it was cooked in butter. I was also watching my baby start solids and refuse fruit.… Read More

10 Reasons You Should Plan Cereal for Dinner

Thank you Malt-O-Meal for sponsoring this post. Head to the Malt-O-Meal cereal Facebook page to learn more about a chance to win one of 60 $500 gifts, personalized just for you!! I’ve always thought moms were amazing, long before I became one! But I have to tell you that this season of life has made… Read More

Best Subscription Boxes for Dads

A roundup of the best subscription boxes for dad. These box subscriptions make the perfect gift that they can enjoy for months to come! We’ve become huge fans of subscription boxes as gifts this year. After falling in love with several amazing date night subscription boxes, I’ve realized it’s such a fun gift that keeps… Read More

10 Ways You Can Actually Help a New Mom

Go beyond “Let me know if you need anything” and make a difference for a new mom with one (or more) of these 10 ways you can actually help a new mom! A few months after I had my second child, I had a late-night feeding that had me deep in thought. I realized how… Read More

The Best Family Movies for Family Movie Night

Looking for family movies that kids and adults will both enjoy? We’ve got you covered with this list of 52 family movies (one for each week of the year!) that the whole family will love. The Best Family Movies for Family Movie Night My favorite night I looked forward to most as a child was… Read More

How to Create Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater for Backyard Movie Nights

How to Create Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater for Backyard Movie Nights that’s perfect for your space and budget! Every time I share our backyard theater setup, I get so many questions! Yes, it’s 100% worth it, and it was time for a post dedicated to all the answers in one place! If you have ever… Read More