It was the first school event I missed because of my illness, Muffins with Moms, an annual tradition that I’d been going to since my 4th and 6th grade boys, at the time, were in pre-school. My symptoms had gotten so bad and so unpredictable that I couldn’t risk showing up to my kids’ school unstable. I made it up to them that day with an elaborate breakfast buffet that was filled with not only … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Moms Need a Good Planner In Their Life
As a work from home mom, stay at home mom, homeschooling mom, or whatever mom title fits your life, organization is key to ensuring your days run as efficiently as possible. During those moments, when we feel the world is caving in on us, and there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete simple tasks, are the times we need to keep organized the most, and having a good planner is key to … [Read more...]
10 Unique and Fun Personalized Dad Gift Ideas in 2021
How do you find the ideal gift for that special dad in your life? It’s hard, especially for the father who seems to have everything. Well, while it may appear that dad may have all that he needs, there’s always something unique and out of the box that he can benefit from. Hopefully, these personalized gift ideas hold more meaning than the proverbial pair of socks. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Engage on Pinterest
Of all the social media sites to join, Pinterest is probably the most inspiring. Pinterest has been described as a visual search engine. It’s an online, photo-sharing site, where you can collect all things that you love, whether it’s your favorite recipes, hairstyles, clothes, fashion, health advice, kids’ crafts, fitness tips, business ideas, plus more. Essentially, you collect data for your … [Read more...]
5 Things Moms Can Do Today to Alleviate Overwhelm
As a parent working from home, with the entire family present, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed and stay overwhelmed, especially, if it seems there’s not enough time in the day to complete simple tasks and essential assignments, and the well-intended plans you do make, never get completed. Yeah, we all get it, we’re in a global pandemic, but that doesn’t take away the feeling of being stretched too … [Read more...]
5 Ways Kids Can Give Back and Practice Generosity
2020 has proven to be one of the most difficult years of our lives. Living through a global pandemic, due to COVID-19, has caused psychological, emotional and financial stress in ways that have yet to be determined. People need hope. People need help. This year let’s promote a spirit of generosity and encourage our kids to contribute and help those in need. Let’s motivate them to selflessly … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Keep Middle School Kids Organized During Remote Learning
Middle school, or junior high, or intermediate school, is a pretty significant step in a kid’s educational journey, and why shouldn’t it be? It generally starts smack dab in the middle of a kid’s primary school years and depending on where you live in the United States it’s either 6th-8thgrade or 5th-8th grade. Students say goodbye to the challenges of elementary school, and high school awaits … [Read more...]