We have a simple solution for how to organize kids school papers and memorabilia... set up a k-12 kids’ keepsake bin! Also known as a ‘memory tote’, this organizing idea for sorting and storing kids’ school paperwork will tame the piles of school papers around your home. It also creates a way to store your kids’ memorabilia safely and easily. If you’re a parent, I don’t have to tell you how overwhelming it can be to manage the massive volume of...
With school starting, all of us are re-finding our routines and putting a few new systems into place that correlate with this busy season of life. Let's takes some of the stress out of our busy lives and learn some tips on how to prep our kids' school lunches (& get them out the door faster in the mornings!) TIP #1 The first thing I did this year is sit down with my boys and figure out what each of them enjoys...
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 with...
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 your...
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 tin...
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 back,...
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 some...
Nothing can get your family in the Halloween spirit like carving a pumpkin together. We’ve put together this list of pumpkin carving tips.
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.
Family fitness does not have to be very time-consuming or complex; it can be fun and creative especially with the cooler months approaching.
