The crazy, messy kids back to school preparations are the memories that will stick with you way longer than the fleeting perfect front step photo op. This year, take the time to notice and appreciate the bigger picture. This post is sponsored by Minute Maid who wants moms to know that #ThisIsGOOD , every messy […]
29 magical quotes that prove you’re never too old for fairytales
This week is Read Across America Week and the girls’ school has been celebrating with daily spirit activities for the kids. Monday was “Wear a t-shirt your classmates can READ.” and I was stumped. After the fact, I realized they probably meant something simple that just happened to have some sort of text on it. […]
The sweetest minutes in my day: 10 page turners even busy moms will want in their purse
This post is sponsored by Werther’s Original Sugar Free caramels. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Busy moms are forced to get creative when it comes to finding pockets of downtime in their schedules. Last week I shared how once I started looking for it, I found 10 amazing ways to sneak more reading […]
15 un-put-downable books for short attention spans
2 years ago I had the dawning realization that my attention span felt utterly broken. Reading a solid book from beginning to end had become an enormous challenge. As a former book worm, this was a really tough thing for me to accept. When I looked at my life and habits, I realized there were […]
Essential school morning checklist: catch the bus without losing your mind
Great back to school organization tips to keep your mornings running smoothly. Don’t miss this back to school essential! Oh the bustle of a typical school morning. I have not missed it at all this summer break. But, that first day back is looming ever closer and at the end of every summer I crave preparation […]