One of the biggest challenges as a mom is finding foods that all of my kids will enjoy. Every time I go to the grocery store, I try to find at least one new food that they can try. I bring it home for them and see if it’s a hit with everyone. If my kids like it, I most likely purchase the item again during future grocery store trips. I also like to experiment with new foods for my ... Read More about How to Try New Foods As a Family
How to Stay Hydrated as a Busy Mom
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Pelican Water. All opinions are mine. Next month, I’ll be celebrating my 36th birthday! I plan to enjoy my special day out with my husband and three kids. We will most likely go to a kid friendly restaurant and then out to a local movie theater to see an animated movie. As I get older, I think about how I need to take better care of myself. I ... Read More about How to Stay Hydrated as a Busy Mom
5 Ways to Fight Grouchiness as a Mom
Are you tired of feeling like a grouchy mom? Here are 5 ways to fight grouchiness as a mom. I know I'm not alone in admitting that sometimes I am a grouchy mom. As much as a I adore my kids and want to make their childhoods as wonderful and magical as possible, there are definitely times when I just want to be left alone to sit on the couch in peace! Yet, while it is okay to have an ... Read More about 5 Ways to Fight Grouchiness as a Mom
Cheesy Baked Zoodles
I, like so many others, am trying to eat healthier and limit those things I love so much known as…CARBS! I’m not sure about you, but I can totally devour a thick crust pizza or a warm-buttery yeast roll! I’m drooling as I type just thinking about that deliciousness! But, as we all know, too much of anything unhealthy is never good for us. Thus, my endeavor to finding healthy, appealing and easy, ... Read More about Cheesy Baked Zoodles
One Pan Roasted Veggies and Sausage
One Pan Roasted Veggies and Sausage This recipe is written by Mom. Wife. Busy Life. Contributor: Tara If you’re looking to save time on preparing lunches during the week or an incredibly easy weeknight meal, this dish is a winner!! I LOVE prepping batch meals because let’s face it, as busy moms, we don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, yet we want healthy meals for our family. I ... Read More about One Pan Roasted Veggies and Sausage
Ways to Incorporate Music In Your Child’s Life
Music is a very important part of my life right now, and important for my family, too. We all love listening to great tunes around here. I listen to music while I'm working, cleaning, driving, and other times. After I had my babies, my music taste did change a bit. It had to in a way. I could no longer play all of the songs I liked listening to because I had little ears listening. Now that I ... Read More about Ways to Incorporate Music In Your Child’s Life
Winter Power Outage Survival Kit
Do you live in an area where you get winter storms? Consider creating a Winter Power Outage Survival Kit as soon as you can so that you'll be prepared during a possible power outage! Pictured above: The icy winter storm that hit the south in February 2014. Many were unprepared and faced electrical outages lasting for days. This is the view from my back porch. The ice was a few inches thick ... Read More about Winter Power Outage Survival Kit