Last fall the middle school had a night where kids and parents went around re-enacting the kids’ school schedules. In between classes, the hallways were packed. I’m not one that will usually voluntarily be in a big crowd, so it was already awkward for me. It was then made even more awkward because of the […]
tween life
Room Cleaning Checklist (for tweens, teens, and young adults)
I was lying in bed last night trying to go to sleep, but instead I was thinking about the week ahead. My kids are home for another week of break (yay!) and I was thinking about what I want to do with them. They got frozen yogurt gift cards in their stockings and I want […]
Tween & Parent Book Club: Book 4
I couldn’t let another month pass without selecting one of my kids’ favorite books of all time. This book club is about enjoying new books with kids, but I also want to balance that with sharing our much-loved favorites with you too. This pick is in the top 3 of favorite books around here: Percy […]
That time I gave my kids haircuts…
Sometimes I’m spontaneous in the strangest ways. Like, out of nowhere, I’ll just have the urge to do something that doesn’t make sense. The last time I tried to give my girls haircuts, my oldest were 4. I made a mess of their hair and had to take it somewhere to get it fixed. But […]
Tween & Parent Book Club: Book 3
Ready to know the next book choice?! This is our third month and I’m excited to announce the new book choice: Almost Home. I learned about this book from my kids. They got it at school and told me about it and I instantly wanted to read it with them. About This Month’s Book The […]
Tween & Parent Book Club: Book 2
Last month I started a Tween & Parent Book Club. This is our second month and I’m excited to announce the new book choice: A Wrinkle in Time. One of the great benefits of choosing a book that has been around so long – the paperback copy is super inexpensive and easy to find. This […]
Tween & Parent Book Club {Book #1}
Right now I have three tweens and one preschooler. It is so easy to bond and play with my little preschooler-man. Do a puzzle, build with LEGOS, read a picture book while he snuggles on my lap, push him on the swing, and a million other ways to stay close and keep building our relationship. […]
Birthday Party Plan – Unicorns & Rainbows
My third child/ youngest daughter turned 10 last week. I threw her a Unicorns & Rainbow themed party. Whenever I put on a party for my kids, I try to put my energy where it matters most – into the memories my kids are making. Did I want to get in on a game of […]
Inspiring Bathroom Decor for Girls
Raising girls is terrifying. To all the moms out there who have it all figured out – I’m impressed. I do not think I have it all figured out. I just keep trying my hardest. I hope my efforts will help my girls always remember their worth. There was a list of things I wanted my […]
Morning & Bath Time Grooming Baskets {This Is What I Do}
I have four kids and there are two kids’ bathrooms with baths. Yes, sometimes the little guy uses MY bathroom, but he is starting to transition to using the regular kids bathroom. I’m not going to pretend like 4 kids sharing two bathrooms is very hard … I think my kids live a pretty nice […]