If you are new to FL, you might be looking forward to the dip in temperatures September, in other places, often brings. This is not other places. This is Florida. Instead of looking forward to fall, we are actually gearing up for another season, Summer 2. Don’t panic, we do have Flinter. A coolish-temperate-cold snap-mashup that […]
When I used to hear the buzz word “self-care,” I would roll my eyes. I didn’t think it was for me. I thought it was reserved for rich housewives with nannies and too much time on their hands- a way for moms to blow money on themselves and not feel guilty about it. If I […]
Stretch marks are scars that map someone’s history and showcase the challenges they’ve faced. As they’re caused by rapid growth and weight gain, they’re common among mothers and those who have gained and lost weight. While some people can embrace their stretch marks and celebrate their body’s accomplishments, others are self-conscious about them. If you […]
In a world with nearly 8 billion people living in it, it can be hard to stand out. Many people want to be an individual and not simply fall into line with everyone else. One of the best ways to show off how unique you are and let your personality shine is by the clothes you wear. […]
Lots of my mom friends seem really adept at the “free sample.” They get samples of snacks, medicine, diapers, shampoo, you name it! Me? Not so much. There is only one product I ever seem to get free samples of—and I get it in bulk—diaper cream! I’ve got butt paste, balm, cream, salve, and ointments. But what can […]
One of my favorite things about fall is all the great fashion. Jeans and cardigans, hats, scarfs, all in beautifully muted tones, and then, eventually…boots. Well, maybe for us here in Florida we’ll have to wait for winter to bust out those boots, but all the other stuff is fair game. A fun thing about […]
This week, in the craziness that was the first week of e-learning, we took a reprieve in a new kids tv show, Emily’s Wonder Lab. Anytime there’s a new television show, I’m much more attentive in watching to make sure it’s something appropriate for my 5-year-old. In reading the description, I noticed it’s a show […]
Like many of you, I am not returning my children to school on August 24th. Although, as I write this, none of us may be if the board agrees to do the first nine weeks online. But that vote is still a week away. Ya know, take a stressful situation and add that much more […]
Read Across America is a fun initiative to promote reading, created by the National Education Foundation. The focus is to create the love of reading and to create diverse readers. It’s a great opportunity to highlight special celebrations and observances throughout the school year. Each month, there are suggested books for readers posted on their […]
Five days into the ‘new normal school year’ my daughter was quarantined from school. I had my heart set on keeping my kids home and doing e-learning for the first semester of the school year. I knew it was a bad choice for us. But, I had more questions than I had answers. I was […]