Happy October! When you need a break from planning your kids’ Halloween costumes, trick or treat locations, or your own Halloween party – grab some popcorn and settle in with some great Halloween movies. #10 Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest Is your little monkey – eh I mean toddler curious about everything? I know […]
I always enjoy creating fun crafts with my son but the holiday season makes it more special. If you celebrate Christmas, I found some easy art projects to help your kids get in the holiday spirit. Make sure to play some Christmas music while creating these Christmas crafts for kids. Paper Plate Santa Claus Supplies: […]
Other moms: “I’m running a 5k tomorrow morning so I can’t drink tonight.” Me: “I’m running to my grocery pickup in my air-conditioned car to have them load my online order into my trunk. Namely bottles of bubbly. And hot fries, you know, for my gas station charcuterie board.” It’s the Super Bowl for ladies […]
Decorating for Trunk or Treat and Halloween need not break your bank. I define“cheap” as 1.) What I’ve Already Got, and 2.) What I’ll Re-use. So when it comes to cheap Trunk or Treat decor, I combine everyday items with fun splurges that I will use again after Halloween. Most likely, you ransack your house when decorating […]
I will admit that when I heard we were doing desserts for the next 10 days, I got anxious. I am no Betty Crocker, so I panicked about what delicious treat I was going to offer to you, mamas. I searched on Pinterest and tried to see what easy peasy recipe I could find. It […]
Confession time: I’ve always resented people with birthdays during the school year. My birthday is mid-June. As a kid, my family traveled to California by car from Orlando every summer (the story of which should be its own blog entry . . . or book) and we made lots of stops to see family along the […]
It’s World Breastfeeding Week it’s celebrated annually on a global scale. It helps promote, support, and bring awareness to the many benefits it provides. In honor of this celebration, I personally get to celebrate the fact that I gave my daughter something that money couldn’t buy, something straight from my body that was made specifically […]
Once a year we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The holiday hasn’t changed but the way women celebrate definitely has from before kids vs after kids. Here are the differences for Valentine’s Day for moms. The gifts Before kids wondering if your new necklace is 10k or 14k gold vs after kids wondering if it’s made of […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 – October 15 annually. These dates are significant because the independence days of many Latin American countries fall during that time. It’s a chance to celebrate the contributions and cultures of Hispanic Americans, and share tales of hope. I compiled a list of books that are available in […]
No matter how early I start browsing holiday décor or making mental gift lists, I still find myself zipping around the local drug store last minute scavenging for odds and ends to stuff in baskets or stick under the tree. As the saying goes, “Why put off ’til tomorrow what you can do today?” Well, […]