a mother is never alone in her thoughts
We need to eat more meals together as a family. You are busy, tired and burned-out by the end of the day. I get it. I really do. But, family meals are too important to skip. Eating together has always played a key role in …
My kids love dinosaurs. I mean, who doesn’t, right? And I love art projects that: Are fun crafts for my kids Teach a lesson Make a memory Are something I want to keep Handprint crafts are some of my favorite because it reminds me just …
I’ve always been pretty motivated to get seeds in every spring, but I haven’t successfully planted during the fall. This year, that has changed. There are a number of vegetables you can plant in the fall for a late harvest! So, let’s check out what …
Every year we participate in a local chalk walk for the biggest festival of our city. This is no doodling on the sidewalk! Check out my latest podcast on chalk walking with kids: We spend an entire day sweating over 8’ squares in the middle …
We are all going a little stir crazy. We don’t know how long the quarantines and social distancing is really going to last. But, thank goodness warm weather is around the corner. Let’s find joy and solace by planting therapeutic backyard Victory Gardens this summer. …
Everyone preps in one way or another. When you buy toilet paper or laundry soap, you typically buy more than just what you need for the week. You probably store the extra roles of toilet paper in your cabinet and get more before you get …
One of the most tempting things to do with Curly Girl (CG), is to buy too many new products and get lost in trying new routines. If there is no method to the madness, you may have trouble getting the results you want. After many …
If you know me at all, then you know I’ve become a full-on advocate for the Curly Girl Method. My hair was damaged and seemed beyond hope, but the CGM brought it back to life. The CGM has made it easier to take care of …
Are you thinking about homeschooling? My kids have all been itching to learn, starting around 2.5 (and way too young to send to school). I took advantage of their curiosity and started early education at home. Preschool and kindergarten topics are so easy and don’t …
Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. I really can’t believe I waited so long to make homemade brownies. This recipe is so tasty–better than box mixes. Making brownies from scratch doesn’t take a lot more effort than using a box mix. Fudgy Chocolate Chunk …