I scream, you scream, we all scream “IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL time!” Â Yes, I love summer vacation and being home with the kiddos, but I also love when everyone packs up and heads out the door for a few hours each day. Â Carlos and I can sit quietly on the couch without hearing, “Mommy, she’s talking to … [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you realize this summer is going by pretty quickly. Â We still have a bit of time before all of our summer fun ends, but we are also in need of back to school preparation. Preparing for back to school can become overwhelming for both parents and children. Â The best thing I’ve … [Read more…]
I’m going to keep this short and sweet. Â Probably the shortest post you will ever see from me. Â Have a happy and safe 4th of July to your family from mine. You already know why this post is short and sweet? That’s right; I gotta get me some sleep cause I have some things to … [Read more…]
There’s no denying that we are a bunch of stinky people up in my house. Â We work and play hard, and since moving to Hawaii, we’ve become even more active and stinky. Many of our days consist of hanging out at the barn, softball field, pool or gym. Â Or should I say, garage? Â If we … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things about summer is the fact that it’s barbecue season. These informal dinners are a perfect opportunity to host a gathering all of your friends without the pressure that a regular dinner party creates. Of course, barbecues can range from complete impromptu parties to very carefully planned events. Here are some … [Read more…]
A well balanced diet is vital to promoting healthy growth and strong physical health in children, of course. But did you know that proper nutrition has a profound effect on your child’s mental health as well? (Just refer to this article on the link between nutrition and mental health.) Proper nutrition can affect your child’s … [Read more…]
You know those pictures of bright, shining, new kitchens in magazines? Everything is neatly stowed, the sink is utterly free of hard water spots, and the refrigerator is sparkling clean. Well, it’s hard to have a kitchen look that way for more than a couple minutes. In fact, I think the last time my kitchen … [Read more…]
“Tomorrow is a new day. I can start fresh!” Â That’s what we tell ourselves each night as we finally rest our head on the pillow. Â As that alarm goes off the following morning, our minds are immediately filled with all the things we did not accomplish the previous day, our worries, our struggles or our … [Read more…]
Don’t feel alone wondering if your child(ren) ever listens to you. Â Or better yet, wondering if they think before they act? OMG! For the life of me, my three live on planet Pluto. Â Wait, Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Â Anywho…….. Â It’s proven, kids live in their own world, and kids do NOT listen. … [Read more…]
As the weather gets warm, we naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Whether this is by going on more frequent afternoon walks, napping under the shade of a big tree, or simply sitting outside and enjoying the warm breeze, we’re all ready for some Vitamin D. The spring weather is also the perfect excuse … [Read more…]