With two young daughters, a full time job and a blog, life gets crazy. Really crazy. But on Friday nights, my husband and I like to unplug, slow down and enjoy a lazy night with our girls. Whether it is dinner out or movie night in, we set aside some quality time together. One of … Read more
When my kids were just babies, it was easy to dress them up in adorable handmade costumes or just a silly Halloween tee. But now that they are both school aged, they have loftier dreams…..Princess Tiana, Hannah Montana, an 80’s Pop Diva and a Spanish Dancer to name a few. Far cry from the pumpkins … Read more
As my girls get older, our schedules get crazier. Between work, school, dance class, tumbling lessons, Girl Scouts, and many birthday parties, I am sure to meet myself coming and going! Because we have tight schedules, sometimes family members pitch in to pick up the girls from school or take them to an activity. In … Read more
I am not a great cook. I am not even a decent cook. But, I have often wondered if I would be willing to put more effort into cooking if I had the right tools to make the job easier. I troubleshoot all day in the lab at my regular job, so the last thing … Read more
I often joke that I could make a meal out of snack remnants in my car. Sounds gross I know…but I know I am not alone! According to a recent survey by Totino’s Pizza Stuffers, most moms (78%) have found a lost French fry in their cars while cleaning, and two-thirds (66%) have also found crackers or … Read more
We are well into the new school year and I am happy to report that things are going well! My youngest is finally adjusted to her new school and my oldest is bring home excellent grades. So, how’s Mom doing? Last month, Nestle Family challenged me to create and stick to a Happy New School … Read more