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...
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...
August 2017 Favorite Finds – Back To School Edition
Hello August! I have love/hate feeling when it comes to the month of August. Love: because I start counting down the days for back to school (don't judge me, you know you do this secretly too no matter how much you love those little stinkers), because it's still summer, and because I get to still sleep-in. Hate because here in Minnesota it's the official last month of summer and because it's back to school our check book goes dry with all the back to school shopping. You might also like July ... Read More...
10+ Road Trip Must Haves For Families
Hi everyone, we're at the end of July and my family just got back from a mini vacation to Wisconsin Dells. It was so much fun and truly great time we needed away from home a bit. It's a little over 3 hours drive for us to the Dells but road trips are not an unusual thing for us. Every year we take a trip to Toronto, Canada to visit my in-laws, that there is about a 15-hour drive. I want to point out that this can be a stressful time when traveling with family, kids especially. You can't really ... 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...
Motherhood Unfiltered With Lacy Lain
About Lacy Hello! My name is Lacy and I am wife to Caleb and momma to sweet Sparrow. She is the best, cutest, funniest, and most awesome tiny thing in the entire world and I can't even tell you how much I love her. She's my first and I hope big sister to many. I am that crazy mom that, as my sister puts it "has an addiction to kids," which she now often tells me is more expensive than her shoe addiction. I can't argue. I do. I love being a Momma. It's the best job I've ever had. I also currently ... 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...
