ABOUT CHRISTINE I’m a single “mom” to my nephew. He is 23 and is on the Autism spectrum. He’s been living with me full-time since 2010, and part-time prior to that since he was 7. I work full-time as an office manager for a small industrial business in Ohio where I’ve been employed for nearly 33 years. I love my job and love the people I work with, so it’s safe to say I’ll be here until retirement or the place closes! I’m an avid techie… love computers, tablets, surfing the net, graphic design, ... Read More...
13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child’s First Year Of School
This week, I wanted to share with my fellow moms 13 Things No One Tells You About Your Child's First Year Of School. It's no secret us moms have a lot on our plates, but when the kids start school it's a whole different ball game. Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro I hope this post makes your life a tad bit easier to manage the day to day happenings of your school year or just to be aware of what to expect. You might also enjoy: 5 Of My Favorite Kid's Stores 5 Ways To ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered with Chastity
ABOUT CHASTITY Hey y’all I’m Chastity. I’m a momma to three girls and a wife to a US Navy sailor. We move around often, so my hobbies change occasionally. I’m really great at changing plans and moving on short notice. But I enjoy reading a good mystery novel and spending time at the beach. I am a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer. I love to lift weights and eat fried foods (life is all about balance, right?) You can find me most days somewhere in the sun, with my girls splashing in the ... Read More...
The Mall Of America Turns 25 And How We Spent The Weekend Celebrating
Additional Discloser: I was given a 2-night stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel, gift certificate credit for food, & passes to several attractions during our stay for this blog post. All opinions remain my own. Mall Of America This past Friday, on August 11th, the Mall of America celebrated its 25th birthday and we were there to share in the celebration as well. First, let me just say that I moved to Minnesota almost 20 years ago and it took me a good year before I made my first trip to the ... Read More...
Back To School Favorites From Gymboree
Gymboree is one of our absolute favorite stores for kid's clothes. If a friend needed 'nicer' clothes other than jeans and tees, Gymboree would always be my #1 recommendation. I shop online and in store for the not so everyday stuff and quite a few times I've gotten a good deal for the everyday items as well. I've found colorful and dressier items at Gymboree for my toddler quite a few times too. I tend to match up my 2 girls when we have to go somewhere nice or they have to be in pictures ... Read More...
Our Family Album 2017
July was a month of celebrations. I celebrated another birthday, Mike and I celebrated another wedding anniversary, and well we celebrated life. To mark the occasion I asked for some family portraits because we haven't had any done since our youngest toddler was less than a year old, this was easier said than done. I thought that finding a good photographer would be the hardest part; it turns out as soon as I started to chat with Shelley from Shelley Beckman Photography I was hooked. We ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered With Jessica Reyes
ABOUT JESSICA My name is Jessica Reyes (soon to be Mrs. Rich). I am a mother of two boys, one of which will be arriving November 2017! I work full time as Program Assistant with a wonderful organization in Boca Grande, FL. It is literally paradise. I live for my little family and I enjoy soaking up every moment making memories with them. From the beach to art festivals, to farmer’s markets, and theme parks, I love getting out of the house and out of our routine. We’re a very artistic and ... Read More...
10 Subscription Boxes Your Kids Need This Summer
I hope that everyone had a fantastic 4th of July, Our's was pretty incredible. We had bbq, slushies, smores, the beach, and fireworks to top off an amazing week. As we settle back into the routine, I wanted to share some of what my kids have planned this summer regarding home activities. One of the best things about being a WAHM is that we have a schedule, a list, and structure during the summer months. I keep my kids occupied with ideas, activities, and whatever else that will keep their little ... Read More...
Experience Play At The New Minnesota Children’s Museum
Have you yet to experience play at the new Minnesota Children's Museum? If you haven't gone yet to the bigger, better, bolder Children's Museum, then you have got to put this on your summer bucket list. First, let me say that this is a partner post with the MN Children's Museum. Did I mention that I'm an Advocate for them? A proud one too, the new children's museum encourages play. They have ten new exhibits, more amenities, and so much more fun to be had. We had a sneak peak of the new ... Read More...
5 Exceptional Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer
Happy Summer you guys!!! I'm not sure if you mamas are going to need coffee or wine more? Summer can be rough, here in Minnesota the kids get three months off school. It's another job by itself to figure out what and how you're going to cope. It starts off with late mornings where everyone is sleeping in, lazy breakfasts, watching tv, more tv, lunch I put together in less than 3 minutes, then outside play, dinner, bath, and repeat. For the first couple of weeks, this is all well and dandy, but ... Read More...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
So I wanted to write 10 Things You Didn't Know About Me for a while now. The post idea has been lingering in my digital brain for about 6 months now because I keep a very low personal profile of myself and family online. It's one of the things I wanted to change with this new blog. I want to show my perfectly imperfect, personal, life. Aside from reading about me in the 'Meet Kami' section of the blog, I really wanted to share some personal tidbits and a few other things that keep me grounded ... Read More...
