These are anxious times, my friends. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing shutdowns of all kinds and forcing us to socially distance ourselves from friends and loved ones. And if we’re feeling stressed and anxious, we can only imagine how our kiddos are feeling. So how do we talk to them about the coronavirus in a …

By: Guest Author – Aradhana When I became a mother, there were two things I was certain about. One, that I would raise my little one up to be an absolute gentleman; two, that to be able to raise him to be a gentleman, I’d need to homeschool him. I have always been a take-charge sort …

“Their school just closed. I have no idea what to do with my kids everyday. Help!”  This is something I’m hearing a lot from friends and family who are dealing with school closures due to COVID-19. After getting over the initial shock of not sending your children to school, think about how this time could …

Is homeschooling right for you? I want to start this post by saying that I am neither pro homeschool or pro not homeschool. I am pro do what is best for you and your family. My sister and I were not homeschooled. We went to public schools and I think we turned out great. (I …

Between the fact that we’re still in flu season, which runs through early spring, and the fact we’re facing the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19), there’s been a lot of talk lately about the importance of washing our hands. Below is a diagram from the World Health Organization about just exactly how to wash your …

For the longest time I steered clear of any kind of peppers. Too spicy! But then a friend introduced me to these homemade bacon jalapeño poppers and all of a sudden I’m a jalapeño popper fanatic! So, so good! These poppers are now a staple at so many of our meals. They are the perfect …

Last week, we not only had the honor of being one of the select few to attend the World’s First Baby Hippo Gender Reveal, but we also were invited to take the Wild Africa Trek at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. This is a privately guided, 3-hour VIP expedition that takes guests to close encounters …

Does the Coronavirus have you freaking out? Are you stockpiling toilet paper and hand sanitizer yet? Even if you aren’t a stockpiler (I’m not!), you may have noticed that many store shelves are CLEARED of hand sanitizer. Yes, it’s important to WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN but many people are desperate for hand sanitizer for on-the-go …

After pajamas and teeth brushing, bedtime stories and prayers, it’s mama’s TV time! We canceled cable last year so I’ve come to rely on streaming services for my drama/mystery/reality fix. And Hulu is my favorite! Below you’ll find a handful of my favorite shows as well as some recommendations I have stored in “My Stuff” …

Looking for a fun Easter-themed art adventure for the kids? How about some fun, free printables and coloring pages? Check these out! (And I know I said there are 11 of them, but it’s more like eleven links–if you click through, you’ll find way more options!) cuddle+kind makes adorable hand-knit dolls, and the purchase of each …

Disney Pixar has just released their latest film Onward. I have to admit the first preview I saw didn’t interest me all that much; fantasy’s not really my genre. But my family sees a lot of movies and the more previews I saw, the more intrigued I became. Which, of course, means we were there …

Last week my husband and I went on a date and my sister, the kid’s totally awesome aunt, played babysitter. They made homemade pizza, watched Frozen 2, and whipped up a super easy, super delicious dessert to enjoy with their popcorn — Funfetti cookies. Now, my sister isn’t really a baker. She can, but it’s …