We do our best house cleaning in the ten minutes before guests arrive and don’t you deny it. Between the chores, the errands, the kids and all their thousands of needs, cleaning the house sometimes feels like you’re climbing a mountain of toddler boogers. You make progress two steps, and then slide back to the …

January is here, and with it comes the annual resolution to eat better, get in shape, lose weight, and/or just generally begin living a healthier a lifestyle. At the same time, the nights are long, the weather is colder, and many of us just feel like curling up under a warm blanket with a good …

Our days spent in national parks are some of our family’s very favorites. Have you ever wanted to visit the National parks for FREE? Everyone for FREE? Good news – there are 7 days this year that are free days at National Parks! Time spent in the parks are a glimpse of another life. A beautiful …

Is your closet getting out of control? You don’t need to spend a ton of money on storage systems. Here are seven household items that will help you corral the clutter. Item: Pool Noodles Use them to: Keep your boots upright. How: Simply cut the noodles to size and slide them into boots. Why: Boots will stand in a …

Are you in the swing of getting organized for the new year? If you’re like me, setting aside time to organize your kitchen is not at the top of your list of favorite things to do. But the new year is a great time to reset, get everything in order, and finally conquer all that …

Happy New Year! If one of your goals is for more hands on activities with your toddler- fear not! We’ve rounded up awesome sensory activities that your little one is going to love! These activities are not only fun, they are great learning tools that you can complete in the comfort of your own home. I …

Twice now I’ve taken my big kids to Disneyland on a special “just you and mom” date. It has been a life highlight for each of us … nothing beats that one on one time! Or the Disney magic! But with a nursing baby at home, I took a suitcase stowaway on each of my …

Well, it’s finally here: the last chapter of the Star Wars Skywalker story. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has been 42 years in the making; can it possibly live up to the hype and everyone’s hopes? (According to the headlines of the movie reviews I’ve been trying so hard to avoid, the answer is …

When you think of Disneyland attractions, what comes to mind first? Splash Mountain? It’s a Small World? Churros? Of course, those are all great things, but at the happiest place on earth there is magic around every corner. I’ve visited the parks multiple times in the last few years and every time I find something …

So much holiday baking to do – so little time! Today I’m sharing a super yummy (and easy!) recipe for the holidays. Rice Krispie treats are not only for kids. If you make them like we are today, it becomes a fabulous holiday dessert that not only kids will love but adults will too! We are mixing up …

It’s beginning to look a lot like… a giant mess in the kitchen. It’s cookie baking season! Wait – let’s be honest. It’s always cookie baking season. It’s just that the holiday season pairs well with cookie exchanges. My circle loves to hold a big cookie exchange – we’ve had over 30 participants in previous …

1. A sippy cup that doesn’t leak. But it can’t be too hard to drink from either. Oh, and it can’t get smelly. It also needs to have a lid without any parts or straws and it has to be made from safe, non-toxic materials. One last thing- if it could be free of any …