As stay-at-home orders are extending into their second month in my state (53 days as of the time of writing this post, with 24 more to go), my family is so sick of each other’s company. My daughter had to interview a family member for school yesterday and there was nearly a fight over the …

With everyone staying home because of the pandemic, it’s turned into baking season! I shared a photo of these chocolate chip cookie bars I just made on on my Instagram stories and people literally freaked out wanting the recipe. After my family devoured the entire pan, we decided that you NEED this recipe. It’s so much …

Dear mamas … your special day is around the corner and I’m crossing my fingers that the day will greet you with healthy children, sweet husbands and a mimosa or two first thing in the morning 🙂 I’m all about my evening cocktails on occasion, after the littles are tucked snug in bed and I’m …

You know there are free Mother’s Day gifts that moms will love, right? Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not because it’s my special day and I get pampered, but because it gives me a reason to pause and remember how truly blessed I am. My kids and the intense task of raising them …

Are you a fan of Star Wars and want to bring some of the galaxy far, far away to your kitchen? Whether you’re celebrating Star Wars Day, hosting a movie marathon, or just feeling adventurous, you’ll love these Star Wars recipes that are inspired by the characters, planets, and creatures of the saga. From blue …

If you have a little preschooler at home, like I do, you may get stuck on finding activities that are not only fun but that teach something too. I tend to turn to other moms online to help me prepare my son for Kindergarten, and with the right attitude and resources, it can be super …

My daughter’s school district has cancelled in-person classes for the rest of the school year, and instituted remote learning. For Pre-K through grade 4, this involves a daily packet of work from which the students get to select a certain number of assignments to complete. A couple of days ago, one of the choices was …

Let’s be honest the internet is full of really dumb ideas and suggestions for kids. As parents, sometimes you can spot the super dumb things right away, and other times, you might not think the idea is that horrible (especially during a boring quarantine) until you see the result. We are here to tell you …

This season has been stressful. Home nonstop with kids. Juggling work and homeschooling. Wearing masks whenever we go out. Limited to no activities. And no real timeline to when “normal” will return. It takes a toll. It makes the future feel foggy. I mean, what day is it even? I found myself floundering. Worried. Anxious. …

We frequent our local library frequently. Like, two to three times a week. So, it has been quite the change to our weekly schedule to have libraries closed right now. My kids have poured over the library books we have and dug deep into our bookshelves. And then I knew what was coming … “Mom, …

Since we’ve been stuck inside for weeks now, we have been whipping up a bunch of our favorite sweet treats not only for something yummy to eat but also just for something to do.   Today, we settled on Homemade Oreos. Who doesn’t like Oreos, right?  These cookies are super easy to make and don’t take …

Gross motor skills, sometimes referred to as large motor skills, are very important to develop in toddlers.  These are the “bigger” skills that babies and toddlers develop naturally, such as rolling over, sitting up, walking, jumping, throwing a ball, etc. Gross motor skills go hand in hand with fine motor skills, for example, a child’s …