Navigating the journey of getting braces can be a challenging experience for young teens. While the end result is a happy and healthier smile, there is often a long road ahead before you reach your final destination. Thankfully, understanding what to expect can help make the process smoother. Not only will your child be more […]
Family Family Book Club Discussion
I have five favorite books of all time, which begs a whole other blog post at some point, but for now, one of the books on my list is This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Carrie and I read this book, completely fell for it, wrote about it, talked about it, and […]
3 Times It Makes Sense To Wear A Tank Top
A tank top is a sleeveless shirt with straps that go over your shoulders. It can be tight or loose, depending on the style. They’re perfect for hot weather because they let your skin breathe and keep you cool. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be worn for almost any occasion. If […]
DIY Flower Bouquets with Kids: A Most Beautiful Tribute
Twelve years ago, March 2nd, my mother took her leave from this earth. One of the greatest gifts since has been celebrating her life in small ways through our day-to-day. I was recently reminded of this sweet way my kids celebrated her on Mother’s Day six year ago–these DIY fresh flower bouquets were such a […]
The Women Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month’s The Women book club discussion as part of our ongoing virtual book club. I LOVED this book, and we’re excited to share it with you! Meredith and I are super excited to discuss our latest pick, The Women, by Kristin Hannah. Wow. Just wow. I’m going to […]
3 Important Steps to Prepare for College
Starting to get ready for college is a big step and an exciting time in just about every young person’s life. It’s a time when dreams start to come into focus and the realization that a new chapter is about to begin. However, this also means having to take some steps to prepare for college. […]
Beach Day Essentials for Kids
Summers are perfect for spending time with your friends and family at the beach. The sun is high, the weather is warm, and the days are long, enabling you to enjoy endless hours lounging on the sand by the sea. You might plan on heading to the beach with kids, going for a solo pamper […]
The Teacher Book Club Discussion
Happy February! Carrie and I hope 2024 is treating you well and you’re finding plenty of time to cozy in with some good reads during these chilly months. While we planned to chat up The Women this month, we are pivoting a bit…we weren’t able to snag advanced copies of The Women, and since it’s […]
The Second Chance Year Book Club Discussion
Thanks to Carrie for kicking off a new year of our online book club (all are always welcome!) with this The Second Chance Year book club discussion! Welcome to 2024!! Hoping you all had an amazing holiday season and are starting the new year on a positive note! Our pick for Dec/Jan was The Second Chance […]
4 Tools for Making it Work for a Sensory ASD Kid in Late Elementary
Thank you to ARK Therapeutic for sponsoring this post so I could share this post about making it work for a sensory ASD kid in late elementary years. All opinions remain 100% my own! I love my late elementary-aged kiddos! They are so full of opinions, hope and yes…loads of opinions about how Mom should […]
