My son and I were part of a mom blogger trip to Orlando last month. The trip was amazing. We ate, drank, walked, and drove all over Orlando. It was an exhausting, yet invigorating 4 days. I have so much…
Category: Family
Make Moms Day and a Giveaway
I was thinking about my ideal day would look like the other day. You know since Mother’s Day is on the horizon. Probably thought about what my day would look like in between loading the dishes and stepping over the…
#SchoolFail
I swear to you that I am a good Mom. I make lunches. Supervise homework. Kids have clean clothes for school. We have a set bedtime on schoolnights — different times for different aged kids. My youngest is read to…
Middle School Transition…It All Works Out Fine
A friend left a Facebook status about the parent orientation for middle school. She has twin boys. I can’t imagine going through 6th grade with two kids. I survived 6th grade with two kids, but had two years in between…
Getting “It” Off My Chest
I won’t go in to what “it” is, but I have found a way to deal with “it.” The issues — and really, it is more like issues — are not resolved…far from it. But, I have devised a way…
A Good Day To Be a Kid
Saturday was a good day to be a kid in our house. My son woke early. Spent the morning helping Coach Dad and his grandfather install the garage door. He loved showing off on his new scooter and the skateboard.…
Guess Where I Am?
If it is Sunday it must be volleyball. Coach Dad and the tween are in Chestertown, MD. The teen and I are in Sterling VA. The kid has the best deal. He is at his grandparents. Teen and I set…
Blockbuster Express Triple Play: I Know What I Am Doing This Weekend!
Last month as many of you know I discovered Blockbuster Express kiosks. I found one at my local K-Mart. For years I was a regular Blockbuster Express movie renter. But, one kid, two kids, and three kids with sports, activities,…
Darn! I Missed World Nutella Day!
How is it that I spent my teen years eating Nutella sandwiches after school, but missed World Nutella Day? I can still smell the chocolatey goodness that was Nutella. I had the freshman 15 BEFORE college due in large part…
What’s Your Shopping Style?
If I shop without a list, I end up buying many processed or packaged foods. A shopping list coupled with buying specific menu items helps me stay focused. I am not a good cook, so a recipe gives me step-by-step…
