Hi everybody! How is your summer going? Here in the land of 100 plus degree heat, we eat a lot of cold watermelon. Last week as my family and I were munching on some I thought why not add hair accessories to the list of watermelon accouterments, right?! It is seriously one of the most amazing fruits and so, yeah …
Summer Water Play Ideas and a Popsicle Recipe!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerSkinReady #ChooseSkinHealth #CollectiveBias Today marks the 4 day count down until all of my children are done with school and we can begin our summer vacation. We are sooo ready! Our suits and swim passes are primed and ready and our plans for …
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #acnefree123 #CollectiveBias As a teenager I remember constantly battling the aggravating effects of acne. It was a bummer then and I knew that once I became a parent to a teen it would be important to help my teen create an easy morning and …
Ten Ways To Keep Skin, Hair & Lips Moisturized This Winter
Happy February Friends! The good news is that Punxsutawney Phil came out of his hole and did not see his shadow and so now we know that winter will not last forever. Hooray! The bad news is that dry winter skin is a legit problem we all have to deal with. Unless of course you have a plan and some …
Gifting A Memory This Holiday Season
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftingAMemory #CollectiveBias Gifting A Memory This Holiday Season I am the youngest child in a large, loving and wonderfully diverse family. Some of my older brothers and sisters were already married and just beginning families of their own when I was born. When …
Five Reasons Why All Schools Should Have Uniforms
Five Reasons Why All Schools Should Have Uniforms Three years ago our family moved to a new school district. I was considering home schooling my children because I wasn’t entirely enamored with our new school district. There was however, a free public/charter school that was within walking distance for our family, but the fact that the children were required to …
Toddler Shoe Tantrums Solved
Toddler Shoe Tantrums Solved My toddler Anneliese is on the petite size of the spectrum. At 2 years old she is finally starting to fit into 18 month clothing! Her petite stature has also posed a bit of a problem when it comes to shoes. Her feet are small, but her enthusiasm, mobility and exuberance for activity are large. This …
5 Ways To Save #MoreMinutes Each Day
Before I was a mother I used to love playing the video game the Sims. I enjoyed being able to micro-manage my little Sims lives and careers, gleefully watching both soar and rise to new heights, and then I became a mother, well in the game at least. With my pretend Sims family, I saw how hard it was to …
Don’t Let Your Skin Feel Old As Dirt: Try This!
A few months ago my bratty beautiful seven year old daughter pointed out that I had bags under my eyes. Yes my sweet child perhaps if anyone EVER let me sleep in our house this wouldn’t be the case! So yes, I realize that as I am nearing, but not yet approached the big “Four Oh” that my skin has …
To Ban Or Not To Ban Yoga Pants?
It has been well established that I am a big fan of stretchy yoga pants. There have been many a day where I have both began and ended my day wearing them with no change up in between. I’m going to be straight with everyone. I don’t do yoga. I’m not against yoga, as a rule, it’s just that I …
Talking Tutus
Talking Tutus I am lucky enough to be the mother to three adorable girls (and one completely darling little boy who we’ll talk about another day). My girls are sweet, precocious, bold and witty with equal parts rough and tumble mixed in. I get great pleasure from watching my little Princesses climb trees and race down the street while dressed …
