Twelve years ago, March 2nd, my mother took her leave from this earth. One of the greatest gifts since has been celebrating her life in small ways through our day-to-day. I was recently reminded of this sweet way my kids celebrated her on Mother’s Day six year ago–these DIY fresh flower bouquets were such a […]
The Women Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month’s The Women book club discussion as part of our ongoing virtual book club. I LOVED this book, and we’re excited to share it with you! Meredith and I are super excited to discuss our latest pick, The Women, by Kristin Hannah. Wow. Just wow. I’m going to […]
3 Important Steps to Prepare for College
Starting to get ready for college is a big step and an exciting time in just about every young person’s life. It’s a time when dreams start to come into focus and the realization that a new chapter is about to begin. However, this also means having to take some steps to prepare for college. […]
Beach Day Essentials for Kids
Summers are perfect for spending time with your friends and family at the beach. The sun is high, the weather is warm, and the days are long, enabling you to enjoy endless hours lounging on the sand by the sea. You might plan on heading to the beach with kids, going for a solo pamper […]
The Teacher Book Club Discussion
Happy February! Carrie and I hope 2024 is treating you well and you’re finding plenty of time to cozy in with some good reads during these chilly months. While we planned to chat up The Women this month, we are pivoting a bit…we weren’t able to snag advanced copies of The Women, and since it’s […]
The Second Chance Year Book Club Discussion
Thanks to Carrie for kicking off a new year of our online book club (all are always welcome!) with this The Second Chance Year book club discussion! Welcome to 2024!! Hoping you all had an amazing holiday season and are starting the new year on a positive note! Our pick for Dec/Jan was The Second Chance […]
4 Tools for Making it Work for a Sensory ASD Kid in Late Elementary
Thank you to ARK Therapeutic for sponsoring this post so I could share this post about making it work for a sensory ASD kid in late elementary years. All opinions remain 100% my own! I love my late elementary-aged kiddos! They are so full of opinions, hope and yes…loads of opinions about how Mom should […]
The Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities for Young Children
There is a wide variety of extracurricular activities that your young child can participate in, and each one offers something unique. Whether you choose to host these activities at home for your children or enroll them in one of the local after-school programs in your area, they can benefit from extracurricular participation in a number […]
Bright Young Women Book Club Discussion
Holy cow, friends, holy cow! Listen, when Carrie suggested we read a Ted Bundy-inspired story surrounding the real-life murders at Florida State University, I did that side head-tipping action, like “Whaat? Are you sure about this?”. But as always, Carrie with her impeccable finger on the pulse of what great reads are truly on the […]
6 Exciting Outdoor Activities for Kids
As technology advances, children become more separated from nature. Kids need to leave their comfort zones and explore the outdoors. Read on for some are some fun starter outdoor activities for kids! 1. Obstacle Course Building a backyard obstacle course is a fascinating and hard outdoor activity for youngsters. This activity is great since you […]
