Being snowed in with the family was memorable and I wouldn't trade the quality time we were able to spend together. Snow days make you realize how busy life really is - everything slooooows down when you are stuck at home. So here are 10 Things TO DO When You Are Snowed In. 10 Things ... View Post
Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit as a Family
Holiday BUZZ is everywhere! It truly excites me to get into the holiday spirit as a family. Now, I'll be honest with you, my husband has not been one to get merry and bright during the month of December. He works in retail SO listening to Christmas music on re-run and putting in an abundant hours ... View Post
Motherhood Worry: a Journey of Love
One thing is for sure, a whole new journey of worry begins that memorable moment you realize you are becoming a mother! Parental worry is one of those life experiences that you live and learn. I'm pretty sure it's written right there in the job description for mother: worrier, caregiver, teacher of ... View Post
5 Tips for a Successful Playdate with Young Children
Kid socialization + mom socialization. HELLO, PLAYDATE! Playdate is a word tossed around frequently in the motherhood world. The text arrives "Are you free Saturday? Want to get the kids together for playtime?" Or you see a friend at the grocery store and the conversation ends with "So good to see ... View Post
Revealing a Piece of Me: Becoming a Stay at Home Mom
As a new school year is beginning, I thought it was timely to share a little about my personal life. I'm a teacher but also a mommy with our newest addition arriving 9 months ago. I will not return to my teaching position this year. I will stay home with my boys. This is a hard post to share ... View Post
Why We Should Take Children to the Library
I'm stating the obvious, of course we should take our children to the library, right? Reading builds foundational literacy and language skills. Get this, I'm a teacher and mom and reading is essential in our home but guess what, I had not taken my kids to the library {gasp}. Well, I'll let myself ... View Post