This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of prAna. The opinions are all mine. Things get busy this time of year. The kids have concerts and recitals. We have parties to go to. We have shopping to get done and friends to see and presents to ship. And it’s easy to let […]
The Hot Chocolate Bar
Usually, after school, we have a tight schedule. The kids have a snack and get to work on music lessons/homework/practice/whatever else is going on that afternoon. But every once in a while (usually on Fridays), it’s good to be The Fun Mom. The Non-Nagging Mom. The Homework Skipping Hot Chocolate Embellishing Mom. So we recently […]
Tasty Jalapeño Breakfast Scramble
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #20MinutesToTasty #CollectiveBias I’m constantly surprised at how much food my kids can pack away. I have a teen, a tween, and two growing elementary schoolers, and when I look at the aftermath of breakfast around here, I’m always shocked […]
Kid-Made Musical Instruments We Love
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ExpressUrSelfie #CollectiveBias My kids love a chance to make some noise. Singing, playing our piano or guitar, making music with kid made musical instruments — they love all of that. And while they’re not above banging on […]
What to Pack for a Trip to the Park
This is the time of year I love getting out with the kids. We’re just getting out of the spring snow and rain, the weather’s getting warmer, and we’re all itching to get outside in the fresh air. It’s the time of year we do a lot of hiking and exploring and getting outdoors — and hopefully […]
Make Adorable Gum Containers
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walmart #CollectiveBias My kids keep stealing my gum. The same kids who can’t hear me yell through the entire house when it’s time to pick up or do chores or put on pants can hear the sneaky unwrapping […]
5 Must-Have Supplies for Winter
Winter is hard on us here in Colorado. It’s cold. And snowy. And very, very dry. After we moved here, I spent the first winter waking up every day with a super-dry throat and chapped hands. Not fun. Actually, everywhere I’ve lived I’ve struggled with dry winters. So I’ve come up with a list of […]
Charity and Tradition
Thanks to Hickory Farms for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. As a somewhat chaotic family of six, I’ve learned not to lean too hard on tradition. We may do something one Christmas…or even two or three…and then suddenly the next year, it doesn’t happen. This year, especially, was a challenge. I was […]
Tips for Stress Free Holiday Travel
Ahhh, holiday travel! Until I started writing this, I wouldn’t have considered myself a holiday traveler. I feel like I’m more of a homebody. But when I started thinking about it, I’ve been on a plane both of the last two Decembers. I made a total of six trips to the airport over Thanksgiving week […]
Cranberry Cocktail: Festive Cranberry Sparklers
I’m not sure if it’s obvious, but I’ve got a thing for fall and winter drinks. Cozy, hot drinks in mugs, meant to be sipped in fuzzy jammies and giant socks. Sparkly, elegant drinks for holiday parties and New Year’s toasts and Christmas dinners. Spiced drinks, winter fruity drinks, minty drinks — I love ’em all. […]