I went to Target for a pillow, they didn’t have it so instead I left with a bag full of valentine’s goodies. Ya feel me? I actually think I did pretty good for once, I spent about $30 and only left with a single bag worth of goods. My kids didn’t have a meltdown until we were in the parking lot, and I started my … Continue reading “Get Out” 2.4.19 Target
If you know me at all, you know that I am a type A, controlling, clean freak. (Wow, why are you even listening to me?!) This way of thinking affects everything I do as a parent. In order for me to keep my cool, I need to control as much of the uncontrollable as possible. When it comes to potty training, the idea can be … Continue reading Potty Training in Style
Don’t get me wrong, being a girl mom has been the biggest dream come true. There’s pink and floral everywhere, colorful bows and matching outfits, dollhouses and ballet classes. But, what doesn’t let me sleep at night is what comes next. We always say Karma is a b*tch, right? I’m worried that what I’ve done and how I acted toward my own mother is going … Continue reading Why Being a #girlmom is Scary AF
When we moved to our new home we didn’t have the budget to start completely from scratch. For half the year we kept our queen size set that was my mom’s (in 2006!) and just lived with it. We had a 1955 ranch style home in Florida, and tiny old spaces is a kind way to describe some of it. It was charming and wonderful, … Continue reading Let’s Stay in Bed
There’s the Pinterest Mom and the Amazon Prime Mom, but as it is with all things; I think a happy medium is best. Meet the Pinterest/Prime Mom. She finds something she likes, wants to do it in a less expensive way, with all materials arriving within two days, & in a can do fashion. I am definitely a mix of both and I also have … Continue reading DIY Galvanized Sheet Dry Erase Board
Ok, so let’s be brutally honest here for a second. What percentage of kid art is actually worth keeping in storage for the rest of their lives? It’s small, its those hand prints and cute potato family portraits– and that’s it. If you’re like me, the clutter of a million hand print renditions of the holidays can become… dare I say it? Annoying? I found … Continue reading Kid Art is the Worst
We’ve mastered the art of the four hour drive, but it’s that double digit trip that can be a real doozie. As we begin to pack and prepare for our twelve hour plus drive, I figured I’d share what I know now. Some of you might be preparing for a long drive for Christmas Break as well! I’ll do a recap AFTER our 12 hour … Continue reading Long Travel with Kids in the Car
