I love a fun project at home that’s educational too. While I don’t home school (and really think I would be horrible at it), I do enjoy fun projects with the kids when it comes to reading, art and...
2020 has been a crazy year so far.With the quarantine forcing us to stay at home, it can be difficult to concentrate on learning anything new.Whether you work from home or work away from home, having your children home...
Dear Teachers,Thank you for dealing with my crazy this year.In this whirlwind season of finale things – final tests, final grades and final fights over what my child is going to wear that day – I want to take...
By Guest Contributor Dawnene Law of Beans and PeanutsWith the school year now upon us, I find myself increasingly busy. Gone are the lazy days of summer. We’re now up and out of the house early. Then we are...
With school back in session after break, you might be breathing a sigh of relief. Having the kids home for two weeks straight is hard!Although, admittedly, I miss them the second they’re gone.But what’s even harder for me after...
Recently I was at an event with other parents and everyone was chit chatting about their summer vacations. Their summer adventures sounded amazing, exotic and, basically, like a vacation Pinterest board in the making.Their family vacation plans
“Oh we're going...
When my daughter was one and two, and still in her crib, she would often wake up in the middle of the night crying. She was never a great sleeper but I always thought it must be so scary...
Last year I bought my daughter three backpacks throughout the school year. They ripped, the zippers went wonky and on one, the strap broke. It was so annoying each time we had a new issue and, due to the...
With Halloween fast approaching everyone at my daughter’s school is talking about parties with friends and dreaming about all the treats they’re going to get to eat.However, if you feel like the kids in your life are going to...
Dear Bubs,Today you are 2-years-old my sweet boy and honestly, sometimes I'm surprised we made it through this last year. There were so many nights I sat there holding you, praying the medicine would break your fever and hoping...
I'm one of those people that sort of loathes all multi-level marketing companies. I've hated them forever because I feel like they force your friends to become product pushers and all of a sudden complete strangers on Instagram will...
I don’t often feel like I have parenting wins. In fact, many days I feel downright defeated and wonder how many years my kids will have to spend in therapy to undo whatever damage I’m causing by attempting to...
As of Sunday (Mother’s Day), gardening season is here! I built a garden for the first time last year and I really loved having the fresh veggies throughout thesummer. Shockingly, the garden did very well and we produced huge...
I’m a bit of a science nerd. By that, I don’t mean I’m good at science because I’m certainly not. However I’m certainly fascinated by specific sectors within the scientific community, especially anything on outer space and the universe....
Are you gearing up for preschool graduation? If your child graduated preschool this year maybe some of these thoughts ran through your head too.What's preschool graduation?
Why is this a thing?3. Seriously? First kindergarten and now preschool?4. These...
When my daughter started school this year she had one requested; she wanted to ride the bus. This could have been her only request because she didn’t really understand what she was getting herself into by going to elementary...
Everyone who has lived through high school knows it can be a roller coaster with plenty of ups and downs. However, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association, if you can make it in high school...
Recent Posts
Three Bean Chili Recipe
For those looking for more plant-based recipes, this is one for you! This Three Bean Chili is one of our newest, family favorites. It’s...
Barbecue Chicken Tostadas
We love to have a good twist on in our family meals and these Barbecue Chicken Tostadas are a great way to change up...
Candy Cane Holiday Cheesecake Recipe Makes Dessert Very Merry
Did you know candy canes were originally created in order to keep children quiet in church?According to the folklore story, the choirmaster at the...
White Bean Crostini Appetizer
Appetizers are a favorite of mine. In fact, sometimes I prefer to make a meal of appetizers so I can taste a little bit...
Dos and Don’ts for Donating to Food Banks
As we enter the holiday season, I always like to take stock in the love and gifts we are lucky enough to have in...
