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Pink Baby was her name, and she was my everything from age 1 to college. I took her everywhere! And, my parents had an extra one hidden in my closet just in case I lost her. She was my lovey. I fully intended on doing the same for my kiddo, stocking up a few of [...]
A year ago, I remember thinking only one more year of preschool! We have an entire year of brand new adventures and learning. I have 365 days to mentally prepare for the start of a big transition. And now, that year has almost come to an end! The first day of Kindergarten is looming, and [...]
We walked out of the sporting goods store for what seemed like the 100th time this spring. I turned to my eleven year old and said, “Maybe I should just get a job here.” “Why?” “Well, I already spend enough money at this place, so if I worked here at least I’d get a discount,” [...]
What do you dread most about the upcoming school year? Some parents hate projects. Others struggle with a specific subject with a certain child (anyone battled over word problems in math?). And many of us simply hate the routine school brings, including making lunches every day. Ironically, I’m both a teacher and hold a degree [...]
Do you ever get tired of handing your kiddos the same snack over and over that isn’t living up to your nutritional expectations or pleasing their taste buds? I finally got tired of thinking about making food all day and the endless options I needed to come up with in order to meet the desires [...]
Independence Day is right around the corner, and there are many great options for celebrating – especially if you want to see fireworks! We've gathered some of our favorite festivals and fireworks shows for you...so grab your sunscreen, dress the kids in their patriotic gear, and head out to a show near you! Featured Event B-TOWN [...]
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of an event that changed the world - the moon landing! On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took those historic steps out of the Apollo 11 lunar module and ventured somewhere no human had been before. It's a bit mind-boggling to think about, especially when you [...]
My husband and I recently completed our estate planning. It was only on our to-do list for 2.5 years. It is so important to complete estate planning especially when you have children. While most people might have some or all of the typical documents, you might not think about organizing them and making them easily [...]
"We had science today!" My son announced the above with glee as he climbed into the car after school. "We learned about worms! And composting!" At home, my son pulled out the handouts he received from the guest science teacher that day. "It's good for the earth, mommy. Can we try it? What do you [...]
Summer is here, and I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite summer essentials. Let's get to it! 1) Backpack purse - Especially during the summer, I love to have a hands free purse! I have this backpack, and I love how roomy it is without being HUGE. There are so many [...]
