After my husband and I moved to our first duty station to Pensacola, Florida, we were ready to adopt our first pet as a married couple. I love cats and we decided that our first pet would be a cat. In February of 2005, we visited a local rescue shelter. When we walked inside, there were several cats to choose from. The owner of the shelter told me, “You will not choose the cat, the cat will choose ... Read More about 8 Tips for Traveling with a Cat
Should You Have Your Child’s Birthday Party at Home or Away?
Should You Have Your Child's Birthday Party at Home or Away? When my daughter was little, I thought I would be smart and save money by having her birthday parties at home. Just think of all of the money I could save (and the crafts I could do!) by making things myself! How to Plan a Toddler Birthday Party Birthday Party Ideas for Teenagers Unfortunately, it wasn't long before I ... Read More about Should You Have Your Child’s Birthday Party at Home or Away?
5 Office Essentials for Work-At-Home Moms
I work from home seven days a week. Having an organized work space is very important for me. Without organization and order, I would not be as productive as I would need to be. As a work-at-home mom, I enjoy having a home office that works for me. I try to keep my office as clutter free as possible and keep only the basic office necessities that help me to do my job at home in my home ... Read More about 5 Office Essentials for Work-At-Home Moms
Best Dr. Seuss Books
Love Dr. Seuss books? Here's a list of the Best Dr. Seuss Books for kids! Read Across America Day is coming up on March 2, 2019! Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Read Across America Day is approaching soon, so I created ... Read More about Best Dr. Seuss Books
How to Create a Meal Plan
There are two things that I struggle with as a busy mom, eating right and knowing what to serve my family for dinner each night! Thankfully, I've made some changes in my life recently and my husband and I decided to start meal planning. We've been meal planning for two weeks now and we are convinced that meal planning is the way to go moving forward. I've experimented with making several new ... Read More about How to Create a Meal Plan
Seven Layer Dip Cups
These Seven Layer Dip Cups are perfect to serve at your next gathering with family and friends! Moms, we all know it. There are 24 hours in a day, but it still doesn't feel like enough. Between our work, household duties, and taking care of our little ones, finding time to prepare delicious, innovative, and nutritious meals can be a daunting task. Add to that the planning of a ... Read More about Seven Layer Dip Cups
50+ Dinner Ideas for Busy Moms
Dinner Ideas for Busy Moms Are you a busy mom or wife struggling to come up with dinner ideas to make each week for the family? If you are like me, you tend to forget what to make during the week when you have several other things to juggle and remember! I created a list below of 50+ dinner ideas for busy moms. The purpose of this list is to serve as a reminder of menu ideas that you can ... Read More about 50+ Dinner Ideas for Busy Moms