Whether you’re non-planner, a last-minute hot mess, or just want to keep it simple this year, here are 15 easy and cheap Halloween costumes for moms who have bigger things to worry about (but who still want to appear “festive”): Jurassic Park: The park itself, we mean. Wear a green shirt and tape some leaves …

I’m all for store bought granola bars. Promise. But, the other week I got a bee in my bonnet to make a homemade version. And they turned out great! All of my kids love granola bars. It’s the first thing my preschooler asks for in the morning, “Bar, mama, can I have a bar?” and …

Two days after giving birth to my first child, we went home together. Three days after giving birth, the realization hit me that she was no longer protected inside of me. The thought of her vulnerable self now on the outside of me, where I wasn’t literally wrapped around her anymore to protect her body with …

If you see a mom struggling in the store with a screaming baby, a toddler throwing a tantrum, or maybe she just looks like a hot mess all around, there’s only ONE acceptable thing to say to her in that moment: “You’re doing great, Mama. Can I help you at all?” Acceptable variations include a …

Last week we harvested pounds upon pounds of apples and naturally that means applesauce has landed on my to do list! In the past I’ve prepped this traditional fall snack on the stovetop, but, this year, I decided to put my Instant Pot to work and boy am I happy I did! It was so …

Kindergarten: On her first day, my four-year-old brought home a forty-page packet of worksheets. Each weeknight, my kindergartener was supposed to complete one page (front and back) of math and one page (front and back) of language arts homework. We did this for four weeks before Parent-Teacher conferences came around. It was horrific. We fought …

I’ve tried (and reviewed) a lot of diaper bags and I’ve found that my personal preference is towards the backpack styles. That’s why, when I saw the Land Diaper Bag Backpack, I just knew I needed to try it out. Maybe this bag looks familiar to you? I see ads for it, or ones very …

September 22nd marks the first day of fall and I couldn’t be more ready. I’ve got a giant stack of pumpkin-inspired recipes on the kitchen counter ready to try, my favorite fall candle flickering, and you know I’m wearing the coziest cardigan. It’s fall ya’ll – and I’m quite happy about it! Throughout the year …

A short time ago, I wrote an article titled “Friends: It’s Okay to Discipline My Kids.” In it, I explained why I needed my friends’ help with disciplining my kids sometimes and I encouraged them to do it (even if I was around, if I wasn’t stepping up to the plate). I’m determined to raise …

If you’re anything like me, your home to do list is looooooong! Find a rug for this room. Paint an accent wall there. Figure out the right chair for that corner. Hang artwork here. It’s both frustrating and fun … the never-ending dreaming and finally, when the budget allows, the doing. Homemaking is truly a …

Food holidays are the best holidays, aren’t they? And no, I don’t mean holidays associated with food, like Thanksgiving—big family gatherings and your aunt’s famous secret-recipe pie. I mean actual food holidays: whole days dedicated to celebrating a food. Such as National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20, for example. Amazing—just like these recipes! Check …

Drop whatever you’re doing and go buy, borrow, or steal this book: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don’t Have with People You Don’t like Doing Things You Don’t Want to Do (A No F*cks Given Guide). Is it cliché to say this book has changed my …