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 >>>
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 >>>
Top 9 tips to avoid Super Bowl stress eating
Here are my ideas regarding how to prevent Super Bowl stress eating because the big game is coming up this weekend which results in lots and lots of yummy food! Sure, pizza, wings and beer may be at your Super Bowl party, yet you can totally stay on track and eat some healthier game treats and not be stressed about food! You don't have to kill your healthy eating plan entirely. Plus, there are Read the full post >>>
Why I am not sending Christmas cards
I am not the Grinch, I promise - but I have to tell you why I am not sending Christmas cards. I am trying to keep things in perspective this holiday season and remember what is truly important. For years, Brian and I have sent out Christmas cards to 100+ of our closest and dearest friends and family. This holiday season we are really trying to start our own traditions, reduce the Read the full post >>>
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