It is another day in my life as a work from home Mom. The sun peaks through my window and the alarm blares an awful rooster sound that I really should change. It is Monday, the start of a new week. Time to rise and grind. I roll out of bed, grab a quick shower […]
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IMG_3932 copy I can’t tell you how many times I wished parenting came with a handbook or quick tips on how to navigate the hard situations. Special needs parenting comes with a totally different handbook with missing pages, different languages and a few hieroglyphics to keep it fun. So, as the parent, you struggle to […]
Can’t we all just get along? No. Not if we’re siblings. Sibling rivalry is a part of family life and as much as we’d like to make it go away, I believe the better tactic is to help our kids navigate through the rivalrous feelings and towards a long-lasting and healthy sibling relationship. I remember the […]
Are you looking for Pinterest-worthy themed costumes for your little ones this year? I think I can help you out! I’ve been making themed DIY Halloween costumes for six years and I’ve never sewed more than a simple stitch and I am saving money. With a little creativity and hot glue, you can do it, too- […]
I think that there are two types of people in this world. Those that go all out on Halloween, from decor to multiple costumes, and those like myself who cringe at the thought of a $40 Elsa costume and literally wait until the last minute to throw something together. Last year, the handmade Cabbage Patch wig […]
I am the oldest of two girls. I’m exactly two years and one month older than my sister. Growing up we had a very typical sibling relationship. We played with each other a lot. Sometimes out of necessity and occasionally because we actually wanted to. When we fought, it was bad. In my mind, I […]
It’s no secret my family reads extensively. I’ve previously written about our love of the written word in a couple of other TBM posts, but wintery and Christmas books are my FAVORITE books of them all. I love spending our Florida Christmases wearing shorts and a T-shirt while curling up with a good book surrounded by my […]
Ages + Stages, Celebrations, College, Education, Holidays, Teens
Reflections on a High School Graduate and the Journey Ahead
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Adorned in cap and gown, the small blonde kid we’ve grown into a man walks across the stage and into the next steps towards adulthood next week. He will toss his cap in the air and officially be a high school graduate. One long chapter filled with lessons, tests, homework, and school projects on giant […]