Category Archives: Home + Lifestyle

The Highs and Lows of Moving into a New Home

Recently, my family and I moved into our 6th home in 7 years. Yes, we are crazy and it is mostly due to job transfers in my husband’s line of work. I would consider myself an “expert” mover by now. Along the journey, I have noticed that no matter what I have in my current […]

Meatless/Vegetarian Protein Options for Growing Kids

I’ve seen the looks; the questionable tone in the voices of many mothers and friends. “You’re…vegetarians? As in, you don’t eat meat?” I never miss an opportunity to inform others of the many, many meatless yet delicious AND nutritious options offered to the world of herbivores and carnivores alike. Oftentimes there is a major concern for […]

Life Insurance: The Big Financial Decision You May Be Forgetting

Crib – check! Car seat – check! Minivan – check! College Savings Plan – check! Life Insurance – oops! Life Insurance – one of the most forgotten, yet important financial decisions parents need to make. It’s easy to think about all of the stuff you need for a new baby in the short-term (saving for […]

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids (or Adults)

Halloween is next week!  Have you picked out your kids costumes yet?  If you are a procrastinator (or just REALLY busy like myself) you may find yourself scrambling for a costume idea at the last minute.  You can make some really fun costumes with some of the everyday items you find around the house.  Here are […]