Tips + Tricks

I would say in 2019, a large number of homes have an Amazon Echo, Google Home or an equivalent device. I use my Echo almost every time I cook. Setting up multiple alarms and reminders with Alexa helps me...

Our first child was born in January, our second in December. In the delivery room with our second, I told my husband, if we ever decided for a third, maybe we should pick a different month. Even as the...

It’s November. Thankfulness is at the forefront of our minds, and rightfully so. We use this month to remind our kids more than ever how fortunate we are to have things in excess: warm homes with cozy blankets,...

Traveling with kids is an adventure in itself, whether you’re going by car, plane, or even boat. Add in the element of taking your clan out for a holiday weekend, and you have a whole new level of “fun.” I’ve...

I’ve been a working mother for 14 years. I am by no means an expert! I have learned some valuable life-hacks over the years that make life a little less chaotic. Here are six life-hacks I set for myself to...

I hate that I have to show you my Costco membership card when I walk in.Isn’t it obvious that I’m a member?!  I’m wearing my Kirkland leggings with my 32 Degrees sweatshirt that I clearly bought here! I...

Did you know that children have 20 baby teeth? All of which, at some point in their life, they will lose. Enter the Tooth Fairy. The Tooth Fairy is typically a hot topic because there seems to be a vast...

Seeing the window displays filled with bold colors, long layers, and a sign that says “fall sale” may have you feeling like you need a fall fashion closet overhaul. But here is a list of ideas to help save...

I often overhear moms talking at baseball games or other gatherings asking each other for book recommendations. More and more lately, I’ve heard it asked, “do you ever listen to any podcasts?” Do. I. ever. I’m a voracious podcast consumer. We’re...

How do we thrive during these dog days of summer when it’s so.dang.hot? Do we hide from the heat? Do we embrace it? The option is yours and I’ve got a few easy ideas about how to “choose your...