It’s before 9 a.m. on a Sunday morning and I’ve already worked out — outside in 80 degree heat — and my kids are waiting for me by the back door, ready to go outside and “do yard work” (code for “get muddy and wet in the garden”) when I get home. But honey, Mommy …
5 Books That Teach Kids to Dream Big: Inspirational Reads You Won’t Hate Reading
I’ve been a reader my whole life, so much so that as a kid, I didn’t watch TV shows or movies until I was well into elementary school. I preferred to curl up with a book, anywhere and everywhere. My passion for books has continued into adulthood though as a busy mom, reading has become …
Easy DIY Kid-Craft Handprint Keychain
I’m a sucker for handprint crafts. I love that it captures your littles’ handprints at a moment in time that you’ll have forever – their hands won’t always be this small. So when I was brainstorming Father’s Day gifts, handprints are always one of my go-tos. This year, I wanted something more utilitarian than a …
Oreo-Inspired Protein Bites
Summer is here at last and with it, the go-go-go breakneck pace that characterizes our weekends. (Want to know what I’m up to? Check out the Summer Bucket List and follow me on Instagram for the nonstop summer fun.) What this means in practice is a lot of days that start before the sun is …