No one prepared for this - but here we are quarantined to our homes, forced into homeschooling and scrambling to fill our homes with all the essentials we regularly take for granted - do you have enough toilet paper? I asked my college girlfriends for some advice and came up a list of 12 ways to thrive and make memories during quarantine - because there is hope and this time can actually be Read the full post >>>
5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day
Some days are so rough as a mama - the kids are sick, the laundry pile seems to double every hour, the bathrooms are a disaster, you feel like all you have been doing is yelling and you haven't showered in days. I had to come up with 5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day - because there is hope. You can turn your day around. Get over the fact that you are not going to make every meal perfectly Read the full post >>>
5 tips to manage winter allergies
This time of year, during these long and cold winter months, it seems like everyone is sick in one way or another. This is why I had to write my 5 tips to manage winter allergies. Our Madilyn is now in 2nd grade and Juliana is now in preschool so I often wonder if they are bringing home germs. Also, my hubby, Brian, is in a doctor's office all day so I am sure he is bringing home a fair share Read the full post >>>
Valentine Berry Swirl Muffins
I have realized that my girls will eat pretty much anything if it is presented in a "fancy" way. Like these Valentine Berry Swirl Muffins - I found some cute Valentine muffin cups and toppers and my girls now want to make muffins (or pancakes!) every week. Madilyn already has muffin plans for St. Patrick's Day and Easter! For me, muffins are a great way to have an easy, healthy, and tasty Read the full post >>>
Top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids
Brian and I love to travel and I think it has helped our marriage a ton. Here are my top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids. Yes, without the kids. I think I am writing this post tonight because it is winter and I am dreaming of a trip to the beach. I think it is these dreary Pennsylvania days and nights. This lack of sun in my life makes me dream of warm sand and cocktails by the beach! Read the full post >>>
How to have real girlfriends as a grown-up
I remember getting a best friend necklace in the third grade. I also remember feeling like a third wheel to girlfriends later on in high school and college. Finding - and keeping - real friendships can be a challenge and it doesn't get any easier as a grown-up - we now have to juggle work, housework, our kids, their friendships, their schoolwork and everything else! Here are my thoughts Read the full post >>>
How to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ConsumerDrugTakeBack #LifeInCheck This is a tough topic but one that needs to be discussed - how to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community. Yes, illegal drugs are a big problem in today's society and I know this it is a problem in Read the full post >>>
Nope, you’re not invited to this one, sweetheart.
Today, my 7-year-old daughter, Madilyn, came home from school in tears. She asked me if I knew about her friend's birthday party and I said, "Nope, you're not invited to this one, sweetheart." The tears welled up in her eyes and I could just feel the anxiety and I just gave her a big hug and said, "No worries! We have other plans that day anyway!" (We really don't but we will do something fun.) Read the full post >>>
Join me for the 28 Day Whole Family Health Challenge!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias I am so excited to be teaming up with Purina ONE® to talk about our whole family health challenge. When we had to say goodbye to our sweet Charli a few months ago, we were all crushed. However, welcoming a new puppy into our home has been Read the full post >>>
21 healthy Super Bowl party menu ideas
I don't know about you, but I host or attend a Super Bowl party for two reasons: to watch the commercials and to enjoy the food! You don't have to ruin your health plans at parties. Below are my 21 healthy Super Bowl party menu ideas. It is really easy to overdo it at parties and stress eat when you are watching the game. Click here to read my ideas about how to prevent Super Bowl stress Read the full post >>>
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