As we dive into one of the busiest times of the year, whether you’re already in the thick of it or just gearing up, now is the perfect moment to focus on maintaining your home. That’s why I’m excited to kick off a new weekly blog series where I’ll share easy, practical tips for keeping […]

Last week marked the beginning of our homeschool year and my focus was all about creating a balance that would work for our family—especially as we’re still adjusting to Jimmy’s new job. I wanted this week to be a smooth transition for everyone, easing into our new routine without overwhelming ourselves.    Learning the ropes […]

Balancing the demands of mom life, homeschooling, family and work can feel like an endless juggling act, especially since moms wear so many hats. From managing work deadlines to making sure dinner is on the table, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But with the right strategies, it’s possible to find balance between your professional responsibilities […]

We officially start our first full year of homeschooling tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited! While we’ve been doing some activities over the summer, like Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Vision Therapy for Isabella and JJ, this marks the beginning of a new chapter for us. Isabella has spent time working on her reading, […]

I need to start by apologizing. I often talk about routines, habits and ways to make life easier because I truly believe in their power. But I worry that I might be giving the impression that our life is perfect—and that’s far from the truth. We don’t live in a picture-perfect home, and I definitely […]

I’m often asked, “How do you get your kids to do chores?” It brings back memories of being a kid, where chores were a regular part of life. I learned so many valuable lessons from them—responsibility, accountability and the understanding that nothing is simply handed to you. Despite having chores, I still had plenty of […]

Happy New Year! Are you excited for 2024? I always love the beginning of new things, even if they are scary. Like when you get a new pair of shoes or jeans, it always makes your feel special. I mean sometimes doing something scary can be one of the most amazing journeys we go on.  […]

Christmas is 1 month and 15 days away, can you believe that? Thanksgiving is 13 days away. Are you feeling stressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed? It’s okay, I am here to help you and let you know we’ve got this. Well do these 5 things this week to help reduce the stress in your life. […]

The busiest time of the year is almost here, which means for a lot of people, stress. Why do we let stress overcome us so much that we don’t truly enjoy the Holiday season? I mean there are songs that say it is the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year? Have you noticed that Christmas […]

I am the type of person that loves to have plans or have my days planned out. I plan my days from morning to night, however I do not jam pack my days. Most of my days are usually full from 9ish to 2pm. I like to take advantage of that time and be productive, […]

School is full swing and so are school lunches. I personally love to pack lunches. I definitely get this from my mom. She always packed our lunches growing up and I enjoy doing the same for my kids. When the kids moved in, they wanted me to pack their lunch for school. They were not […]

You know the saying: stop and smell the roses. I have been trying to do that lately. In the world we live in, it is hard to do. Everyone is always going, going, going, myself included. When we were on vacation, I brought my camera because I wanted to take a lot of pictures. You […]