There comes a lot of responsibility with raising kids. Aside from things like personal safety and fostering good character traits, there are other life skills you want to teach them, like managing money! We have 3 kids…ages 6, 4, and almost a year and a half. I never knew when the appropriate age would be to start teaching them about money. Would they be able to grasp and understand the concepts of spending, saving and giving? I believe, as long {Read More}
The Waxing and Waning of Wanting and Wishing
March 11, 2019 by
I WANT, but I WISH…. We all go through this cycle. I’m not immune to it and neither are you. Life is interesting (to say the least). Whether you’re a parent or not, I’d be shocked if you haven’t found yourself fluctuating between the wanting and wishing of things. Our thoughts and feelings can often contradict each other, and sometimes it happens all in the same breath, the very same moment. I WANT a bigger house… but WISH I didn’t have to clean it {Read More}
Prelude: Pregnancy (Part 3)
January 12, 2019 by
Welcome to Part 3 of the Birth Series. If you need to get caught up: PART 1 PART 2 And now continuing from where we left off….. “I want to show you something we noticed.” This time, it wasn’t about the congenital heart defect on the screen. It was something more rare….and tough to wrap my head around in the moments that followed. This finding on the ultrasound is what would send me into an unexpected c-section surgery later that {Read More}
Holiday Traditions – Bucket Lists & Santa Letters!
November 26, 2018 by
Tis the season for family traditions! This time of year is BUUUUUSY for most of us, with our schedules filling up months before the holidays. In the midst of the chaos, let’s make sure we commit to creating moments that matter…traditions to carry on over the years. There are so many fun activities to do with your friends and family over the next couple of months, BUT, if you don’t plan ahead (even with the best of intentions)….trust me, they {Read More}
Superbowl Party: 10 Simple & Tasty Recipes
January 31, 2018 by
So, Superbowl is in a few days, and although my team hasn’t been in it since the 80’s (yes, we’re terrible), I still enjoy the festivities that circle around this event. It’s a fun time to spend with friends and family, while enjoying some delicious food! Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, it’s important to find a dish that is simple yet tasty! Being a mom with young kids, time is of the essence, so I look for something {Read More}
Incentive Charts for Kids
September 5, 2017 by
This is something I’ve had the intention of doing for quite some time, but always seemed to put off, because….well, summer got the best of us! With a 4 year old who is starting to test boundaries and sharpen his negotiating skills (especially at bedtime), it was starting to become more and more necessary to start an incentive system with him, as a way of motivating him to be more consistent with positive behaviors and become more responsible! I didn’t {Read More}
