Mother’s Day can be fraught with tension or sadness or frustration for many, and I’m certainly not immune to that. But the last few years have been really lovely. I shared in this post some things that have helped me … Read More
When my oldest was in kindergarten, a mom friend who lived in a different part of the country mentioned inviting her kids’ teachers over for a dinner each year. I thought it was such a special and fun idea, but … Read More
New year, new family chore chart! Using a family economy system has been really helpful for our family for nearly 6 years, but it’s definitely evolved over the years. Here’s the original post I wrote about our system! We got … Read More
I love starting each January with thinking about a few goals to guide the year. I don’t typically feel totally beholden to them but it’s a nice way for me to consider some long-term habits and things I’d like to … Read More
I’ve written a post about my personal favorite products of the year for the last couple years (here is the one for 2022), but I’ve never written one focused on kid items before. I figured it was time! I intended … Read More
I’ve done a post of some of my favorite products of the year for the last couple years, and it’s one of my favorites to write. It’s so fun thinking through the things that have been functional and brought me … Read More
We don’t tend to buy a ton of new things each year for our kids’ back to school items. Instead, I prefer to purchase a few necessities, and also get items that will hopefully last through multiple seasons, years, and … Read More
It’s been a little while since I’ve shared some favorite things. Here are a few things I’ve been loving lately! Sam Edelman Slide Sandals I’ve always been a giant fan of my Saltwater sandals, but this summer, I was hoping … Read More
I realized a couple days ago that this is our sixth year of doing summer fun club, or our family summer bucket list for kids! It’s been such a fun way for us to have some low-key and fun goals … Read More
Monday: Memorial Day! Chickpea burgers Grilled pepper/zucchini/red onion skewers Grilled corn & baby potatoes Watermelon & pineapple Frozen coconut limeade Tuesday: N cooking: caprese sandwiches Wednesday: Black bean tacos with roasted jalapeno pineapple salsa Thursday: K cooking: Hummus with tomato/cucumber … Read More
Monday: Baked feta with tomatoes & chickpeas Salad Tuesday: N cooking: Instant Pot burritos Avocado salad Wednesday: Huevos rancheros Thursday: K cooking: caprese sandwiches Friday: Homemade pizza Saturday: Eat Out Sunday: Toast Bar You can find all my weekly menus … Read More
The first time we went on a couples getaway after leaving our kids overnight was when our oldest was about 18 months old. I was pregnant with our 2nd child, and my parents lived about half an hour away and … Read More
