Quaranteen-O’ween

Halloween hasn’t ghosted us yet. It’s still on the calendar. Halloween candy is hitting the shelves. And Spirit Halloween is opening stores. But we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, and so it should come as little surprise that Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating will look different this year—just as Easter egg hunts did in April. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Halloween during COVID-19. DECORATE YOUR HOUSE TO THE MAX Channel your Christmas decorating spirit and celebrate Halloween...

October 13, 2020By Modern Mom, 0 CommentsRead more...

How to Stay Healthy & Sane During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Are you feeling a little stir crazy after staying home for so long and watching society as we know it completely transform? I’ve gone through many emotional stages during this process so I’ve had to find things to keep myself sane during this time. We could be in this current state of uncertainty for a while and while I can’t make social distancing go by any faster, I can offer up some ways to take care of yourself and...

August 18, 2020By Modern Mom0 CommentsRead more...

Patriotic 4th of July Crafts

Your 4th of July BBQ will look a little different this year. Ahhh, the joys of gathering around the grill with your closest friends as you enjoy the extra day off from work on a day that finally feels like summer. The traditions of your Memorial Day barbecues may be tried and true, but in the times of a pandemic, they’re bound to look a bit different this year. At least, they should. Recycled Tin Can Windsocks Supplies:Empty and clean...

June 29, 2020By Modern Mom0 CommentsRead more...

Treat Yourself This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is around the corner and we have been stuck at home for weeks during the stay at home order. With schools closing to stop the spread of coronavirus, you may find yourself working from home with a new side- gig: teacher. We all have a lot on our plates and don’t have the option to go to a spa (or anywhere) to relax and pamper ourselves. Which is exactly why we need to find ways to step...

May 9, 2020By Modern Mom0 CommentsRead more...

How to Stay Busy While Social Distancing

If you’re like most parents around the world right now, you are somewhere between losing your mind and trying to figure out what to do with the children all day. Somewhere between trying to show your family how to properly ration the food in the fridge for a few weeks and not eating everything in pantry in a few days. Just remember we didn’t have time to plan for this unexpected leave from school and work so give yourself...

April 16, 2020By Modern Mom0 CommentsRead more...

Breast Self-Exam for a Cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find breast cancer early when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. While no single test can detect all breast cancers early, Breastcancer.org believes that performing breast self-exam in combination with other screening methods can increase the odds of early detection.

September 25, 2019By Healthy Living, Modern Mom, , , , , 0 CommentsRead more...

Becoming a Healthy Active Family – Reversing Childhood Obesity Together

With September being National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and going along with the Healthy Living article, I wanted to help give you and your family some ideas to help make steps towards a solution. One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be...

September 19, 2018By Modern Mom, , 0 CommentsRead more...