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national preparedness month: what you need to know

I don’t know about you, but for my family, September is pretty hectic. We’re all adjusting to new schedules, getting used to new faces, …

Should I send my 5-year-old to Kindergarten, or should I wait a year? What are the benefits of ‘redshirting’ my child for …

This summer has been all about card games over here. We’ve been doing a lot of card game playing, and I remember doing the same when I was …

Originally published in August of 2014 but republished because we’re making these same swim ribbon garlands today! Our swim and dive season has …

It’s Cora’s turn up to bat, friends. Since Maddy and Owen have both been guest contributing this summer, you better believe that my Cora …

It’s taken over 12 years. But it’s finally here. Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Hard to …

You guys. It’s pretty much time that we do something. I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. An Independent or whatever. …

Hey Neighbors– I feel like I need to explain something to you. There’s been a whole lot of noise and chaos and crazy coming out of our …

When Owen first started suffering from migraines, we had no idea what was going on. He had no idea what was going on. Out of the blue, he would be …

That’s right. I really did go to the White House two weeks ago, and I still can’t believe it. In fact, I think it’s taken me a total …

There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books should …

You guys. My kids love these new! word puzzle lunchbox notes. And my kids’ friends love these. And my friends’ kids love these. It all …

Thank you Upromise for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Upromise, all content and opinions expressed here are my …

Last weekend, I spent time away with some of my girlfriends in beautiful Destin, Florida. Ten busy moms all left their families for a girls’ …

Originally published on 10/28/12 but republishing because there’s a winter weather emergency declared in the DC Metro area …

Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did I …

It has been way too long since I’ve created some new lunchbox notes, and the kids were pretty desperate for some new ones. So I searched through …

Oh, friends. I am so excited about 2016. I really am. I’ve got so much planned, so much on my mind, and so much in the works, that I don’t …

We’re always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we’ve seriously found our fave. Minute To Win It …

For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …