Tackling Disney can be daunting to even the most seasoned travelers. But tackling Disney in a DAY? ONE DAY? 24 hours? That’s a whole new level of crazy! Whether you’ve been to Disney before or not, you’re probably aware that not only is Disney World BIG, but there are four separate parks (and two waterparks!). You could stay […]
10 Snow Day Activities to Bust Boredom
I think we all can admit a love-hate relationship with snow days. There’s a part of me that loves being snowed in…nowhere to be. No running here, there, and everywhere to afterschool activities. No homework. On the other hand, a seemingly relaxing day can become long really, really fast. The kids who were bouncing off the walls with excitement a […]
11 Smart Tips to Ace Your Parent-Teacher Conference
The Parent-Teacher conference. We’ve all had one. The conference paper comes home and says that the teacher would like to set up a conference. Why? Is my kid misbehaving? Is he falling behind? Is she not making friends? Am I failing as a parent? Deep breathes, mama. Conferences are not a bad thing. There are […]
6 Must-Dos for a Successful Sleepover Party
I am a planner by nature. I love planning ALL the things. Birthday parties, family celebrations, cookouts, vacations…you name it, I love to plan it. I love being creative, searching for deals, and creating an event that is memorable AND affordable. So, when my kids came along and I was able to start planning birthday […]
10 Tips to Make the Most of an American Girl Visit
Visiting the American Girl store in New York City is a yearly tradition in our house. My mom and I started taking my daughter for her birthday when she turned five. The first year we went, I was totally overwhelmed! How would we get there? (I’m not a fan of city parking OR city driving!) What would we […]
8 Great Date with Your Kid Ideas
Date with your kid. I know what you are thinking: between work, school, homework, and after school activities, where in the world am I supposed to find time to date my kid? I mean let’s be honest; chances are that you struggle to fit a date night in with your spouse, let alone one (or two…or three…or…) of […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Summer Camp
Choosing a summer camp is no joke, mamas! Do you want an all-day every day program? Something to keep the kiddos busy in the mornings? A sleepover camp? Maybe you want a sports theme? An animal theme? An alien theme (you laugh…but I promise…if you look hard enough, you will find one out there!) Do you want it to […]
6 PSSA Management Tips that Really Work
If you haven’t heard it yet, any day now your child will likely come home mumbling something about the upcoming PSSAs, or whichever standardized testing system your state utilizes. Some are excited (Cool! We get new pencils and the teacher said we can chew gum during the tests!), some are annoyed (Ugh! I hate tests! Why do […]
Top 6 Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep
I am a mom of three. My older two kiddos are 8 and 10 years old, so I, like, totally have this mom thing down. Well…okay, if we’re being honest, I’m still learning daily, by the minute. But, with two older kids who NAILED sleeping as infants (I’m talking sleeping straight through the night by three months and taking […]
7 Smart Tips to Ace Science Fair Projects
It’s that time of the year when you start thinking about the Science Fair. Or, if you’re like me, it’s that time of the year when you look at the calendar, see SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE, and go into panic mode. Here’s the thing: the Science Fair sounds like a great idea in September. You and your kiddos […]
