A Classic Sleepover Snack Transformed It’s our first official Spring Break, you guys. We’ve made it through seven months of kindergarten, and we’re in the end stretch now. Spring Break is the last hurrah until summer vacation. Any working mom knows that a school holiday means one of two things: the stress of figuring out …
Frango Mint Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Healthy High-Protein, Low-Sugar Breakfast With Real Chocolate Taste Sometimes you just need to start your day with an indulgence. Preferably a chocolate one. This recipe is inspired by a classic Chicago candy, Frango mints: a chocolate candy with a hint of mint thatโs rich, smooth and sweet. The decadent chocolate flavor of this guilt-free smoothie …
Dear Stranger In the Store
A Meditation on Patience for Parents Dear Stranger, You were finishing up browsing at the rock shop when Easton and I walked in. You gave us a half-smile as Easton and I started to browse and he pointed out the dinosaur fossil kit he liked. Easton is only 6, so sometimes his voice is a …
Star Wars Lightsaber Rack
Easy DIY Craft Project – No Tools Required for Assembly! You know you’re a boy mom when … you have a weapons basket. And a weapons bin. And you still have weapons all over the bedroom floor at any given moment. It’s time to get organized, because I’m sick of tripping over lightsabers and Nerf …