This long weekend was filled with pool time for our little family. Luckily, our neighborhood pool opened on Friday which allowed for us to enjoy the pool four days in a row. I am pretty sure this summer our boys are going to become quite the little fish. Our pool has many restrictions, which are … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend 2020: Family Time and Pool Time
Discovering what exercise is right for you can be trial and error mixed with learning a lot about yourself. It has taken me years to realize that it is alright to change it up and switch out of your routine when you find yourself in a workout rut (or in quarantine). There are so many … Continue reading Finding the Right Workout for YOU
We just came back from an incredible long weekend with some of our closest friends. We originally planned to visit Drew's best friend and his family, who welcomed a new baby girl in January, in March. However, with the coronavirus in full swing we decided to postpone until May. While I was super hesitant given … Continue reading First Vacation after Coronavirus: Long Weekend in Destin and Crab Island
Life is funny, you learn things as you go and look back and wish you implemented things sooner. Today, I am sharing with you a few things that I started doing at 32 (and wish I did earlier!). If you are younger than 32, try them out and if you are older than 32 and … Continue reading Things I Learned at 32 (and wish I knew earlier!)
Week four of the coronavirus quarantine and its time to find new stress relief techniques in our household. We have been indulging more on our adult beverages and running/biking to relieve stress. While the extra runs are certainly great for the body, the alcohol consumption is definitely not! After many discussions, input from others (thank … Continue reading Stress Relief Techniques During The Quarantine
Who doesn't love a good deal?! Finding a great deal isn't about purchasing things that you don't need (admittedly, I have purchased many things just because they are a "good deal"), rather its about knowing what you want, knowing the price you feel comfortable spending on the item and then searching and waiting for it … Continue reading Becoming a Bargain Shopper: Tips to Getting a Great Deal
I write this with so much pride for my four year old: Reid rode a bike for the first time! I am beyond amazed that with very little assistance and skipping training wheels, he was able to ride a bike on his first try. All I have to say is: balance bikes are amazing!We gave … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Riding a Bike for the First Time
With the coronavirus in full swing and schools being cancelled all around the country (as well as most restaurants and playgrounds), there is more time for creative indoor activities. I love following accounts on Instagram like Busytoddler and DayswithGrey (local mom who presented to MOPS last year) who provide invaluable advice and activities for at … Continue reading Simple and Clean Toddler Indoor Activities
If you ever want to be more involved in your child's school life, I urge your to volunteer to be the room parent. I was unsure and hesitant about being a room parent as I didn't know how much of a time commitment and involved it was going to be, but I am so happy … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
The frantic, fabulous or ferocious fours--which one is it?! A few weeks ago, in tears I was googling and reading every article I could about a child in their FOURS. I originally thought that it was the terrible twos and the three-teens, but never heard anything said about the fours. Well after doing about an … Continue reading Getting a Toddler to Nap or Have Quiet Time
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