During my trip to L.A. in June I found myself sitting at a dining table feeling terrible; a whole other level of terrible. After appetizers and a few bites of my meal, I excused myself. I used all the effort I had in me to message my husband and tell him that I wasn’t feeling […]
5 Ways Mom & Baby Can Exercise Together #BetterforBaby #SagtoSwag
This post was made possible by iConnect: Influencer Management and Pampers. I received compensation and complimentary product, but all opinions are 100% mine. Trying to exercise in the same room with a crawler/toddler can be more exhausting than the actual exercise. Instead of fighting for personal space while exercising, try exercising with your baby instead. […]
25 Halloween Crafts Kids Can Do! #DIY #Halloween #Crafts
Making crafts with the kids during Halloween is one of my family’s favorite activities. I think we like it so much because everyone gets involved — my husband, the teens, the little ones — we are all engaged in the same activity together. I enjoy making our own Halloween decorations because everyone remembers the […]
Crafts, Food and Fun for Talk Like a Pirate Day #TLAP #educents
Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th! Want to celebrate in your homeschool or classroom? Check out these easy & creative ideas to get in the spirit! What do you and your kids do for Talk Like a Pirate Day? I wish I had known about all these great ideas the last few years! […]
MDR Supports Project Backpack at Alton Central School #BTS15MDR
I remember those days- so excited about going back to school after summer vacation. Luckily, I was fortunate enough not to have to worry about affording new back-to-school supplies and backpacks. Of course, when I went to school, I didn’t have a huge list of supplies to buy before the first day. Today- that […]
Take the #BillionDinners Challenge with Us!
When was the last time your family had dinner together — at the same time? Did you sit at the dining room table, enjoy a meal around an outdoor fire, or gather together on the couch? Some of the best family bonding occur when my family is sharing a meal. This is where we discuss […]





