Summer is filled with backyard barbecues and potluck Sundays. The next time you get invited to a summer shindig, think about bringing this easy dish that will take less than 30 minutes to throw together. I love how the arugula brings a lightness to the potatoes and cherry tomatoes add a pop of color. Chicken versus pork sausage will also summer-ize this recipe. The vegetables and sausage bake to crispiness so they can add a savory oil to the lemony arugula salad. Get ready to share the … [Read more...]
How to Set Up a Healthy Serve-Yourself Snack Station
With school beginning soon, and a couple of my friends recently welcoming third babies to the family, helping the older kids to learn to prepare their own meals and snacks has become a hot topic of conversation. It all started when one of my friends sent me this facebook link and we all started to chime in on how the system would or wouldn't work for us and what we might do differently. Today we're starting off with snack stations. Hope you get some great ideas and we'd love to hear from … [Read more...]
#NSale is Now Open to All! : The Pieces I Plan on Living In
Today is the day that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale goes live for everybody- no Nordstrom card required! If you've been chomping at the bit to get in on these savings, I recommend two immediate plans of action: Check out My List of 20 Must-Haves for Mom from this year's anniversary sale- complete with dressing room pics. Nab some of the comfiest activewear pieces available during the sale because, lets be honest, that's what we're all gonna live in as we're shuttling the kids around … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Should I Stop My Kid’s Weird Habit?
Little kids have weird - sometimes super gross - habits, and any parent will tell you so. A lot of them are pretty standard. At one point or another over the last eleven years, I’ve asked my kids to please stop biting that toenail, or to get their finger out of their nose and use a tissue, or to stop sucking on the collar of that shirt or that chunk of hair. But over the last six months or so, I’ve repeatedly asked our almost four-year-old to stop twirling. Sounds like no big deal, right? But … [Read more...]
My Top 11 Finds for Amazon Prime Day!
It's time! Prime Day lasts a full day-and-a-half this year and officially starts now! To get in on the deals... Get your free 30 Day Prime Membership here Psst - students get a FREE 6-MONTH TRIALS plus 50% off once the trial is over! Double Psst- don't forget to nab your 4 months of Amazon Music for 99 cents too! if you're a new Prime member or just haven't signed up for Amazon Music yet. With this being the 4th annual Prime Day, and having thousands of you shopped the sales I … [Read more...]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access: My List of 20 Must-Haves for Moms
It's that time of year again... the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! If you're anything like me, that means it's time to stock up on some essential pieces to build your fall and winter mom wardrobe at some incredible prices. And if you're anything like me, you might also be slightly overwhelmed by all of the choices! Which is why I try to do a lot of the leg work for you. I know as busy moms we prioritize comfort, durability and cost along with style... and I've totally got you … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Flag Cookie Cups
Whether you're hosting the 4th of July BBQ this year or attending one, this super simple dessert idea is sure to please. Of course I love the festive presentation but my favorite part is that once you bite in you realize that what looks like a mini cup cake is actually a cookie. Plus it would go great with our homemade blueberry lemonade soda. And don't miss the variations at the bottom of the post - I'm digging the breakfast idea. Here's Janssen with the recipe... The Fourth of July is … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: My Son is Starting High School as a 12-Year-Old and I’m Not Scared at All
OK, maybe I’m a little scared, I can’t lie. But overall, I’m a lot more comfortable with the idea than I ever imagined I would be. I hadn’t planned on grade-skipping my son. My son’s September birthday meant that he was already young for his grade. Here in Ohio, the cut-off date for kindergarten varies by district—anywhere from August 15thto September 30th —so many kids in his class were already a full year older than him. But when we switched from a self-contained gifted school … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Toys for Extending Your Time Outside with the Kids
School is officially out and this momma is ready! When it comes to summer, there are a few supplies I just can't do without as a mom of three; sunscreen, easily-portable snacks, and the perfect beach and water toys. To me, plunking down a little of my hard-earned money on high quality outdoor toys- that I know will last us all summer long- is more than worth it. I want my kids outside and away from screens as much as possible (and if I get to relax on the beach or in a lawn chair in my … [Read more...]
How to Survive Meltdowns, Panic Attacks, Delays & 2nd Degree Burns at the Airport
photo via Pillow Sew Cute's Etsy Shop Hey guys, I'm working on a very cool summer offering for you all this week- stay tuned! In the meantime, though, I've been thinking a lot about family summer travel and I wanted to share one of my earliest blog posts on the topic- all the way back from 2011. Enjoy! A few weeks ago my family took a much needed vacation to my in-laws Montana lake house. The time away was pure bliss, the getting there and back... not so much. It was the … [Read more...]
Online Summer Classes for Kids that are Perfect for Down Time
If you're like me, this summer you might find yourself desperately needing something to fill the space between the trips to the pool and the park play dates. Sure, it's great to spend time outside and get all the energy out. But, summer is long. There are a lot of hours in the day and parents are like cruise ship directors in the summer. Kids want to know, what are we eating and what are we doing next? We've rounded up a list of 9 different free online summer classes that you can use … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Oven Sparkling Clean {Project Green Clean Your Entire House}
Our resident lover of all things green and non-toxic, Kaley, is here today with another installment of our new series: Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House. Like Kaley, cleaning my oven is one of those things I avoid at all costs, but her method actually seems pretty easy and you can't argue with those results! Here's here step-by-step instructions... After a long winter of casseroles, roasted veggies, roasts, and other baked meals, our oven was looking pretty neglected. I like to … [Read more...]
When You’re the Last One Standing – Part Two
The drama continues, you guys. For a household that’s pretty low-key - even with the hustle that’s just part of the package with four busy kids - we have been craaaaazy for close to a month now. We’ve been up all night, skipping school, racing to the ER, the pediatrician, the after-hours pediatric clinic, the pharmacy. And the drugs! Liquids, pills, steroids, inhalers, I mean, you name it. Because that’s what happens when your family is ridden with, in order: walking pneumonia a … [Read more...]
Summer Shoes & Suits to Snatch Up at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
There's only a few days left of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, have you checked it out yet? This sale is notoriously fabulous- with savings averaging around 40% off- but it can sometimes be a time suck to dig through everything. Which is why I've done the hard work for you. Below I've rounded up some of my favorite hot mama finds for the summer. Enjoy! Bathing Suits I am very much a bargain shopper (Target is my happy place) but I've found as I've gotten older that spending a little … [Read more...]
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