Extracurricular activities are a great way for your kids to socialize with others, burn off some energy and learn important life skills. They are tons of fun, and there are always plenty to choose from. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to extracurricular activities, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Are you worried that your children are involved in too many activities this ... Read More about Are Your Kids Involved In Too Many Activities This Summer?
How to Make Your Own Popsicles
The warmer months are here to stay for a while and that means you'll find us outdoors often with the family. We love this time of year because we are able to get outside and enjoy the weather together. Our favorite outdoor activities include going to the park, the swimming pool, taking nature walks, and playing in the yard. After long periods of time outdoors, my kids are ready for a ... Read More about How to Make Your Own Popsicles
How to Take Care of Yourself as a Busy Mom
If you are struggling with self care, read my tips on How to Take Care of Yourself as a Busy Mom below! It's time to take care of YOU, too! I've been neglecting my health for several years. I've been living a very busy life filled with stress and inactivity. On top of that, I haven't been paying attention to my eating. My body craves fast and convenient foods, sweet treats, and carbonated ... Read More about How to Take Care of Yourself as a Busy Mom
How to Use Your Tax Refund
Not sure what to do with your tax refund? Consider purchasing or upgrading your smart phone! Here's how to use your tax refund towards a smart phone. As a busy mom, I rely on my smartphone to help keep myself organized, informed, and updated. I use my smartphone on a daily basis for personal and business reasons. Because I use my phone regularly every day, it's important for me to have a ... Read More about How to Use Your Tax Refund
How to Make Marble Playdough
How to Make Marble Playdough My girls and I have been getting creative in the kitchen with lots of fun crafts and activities! They love to work on these activities with me and I have fun spending time with them. Recently, my oldest daughter came up to me and randomly told me that I was the best mom ever because I participate these fun activities with them. That comment was motivation enough ... Read More about How to Make Marble Playdough
Bacon and Cheddar Cornbread
Try this yummy Bacon and Cheddar Cornbread as a side with your family dinner this week! Our summer has been filled with vacations, swimming at the local pool, playing at our neighborhood park, and barbecuing in our back yard. With summer winding down and the start of school mere weeks away, I wanted to have a barbecue feast to celebrate one last time. For this barbecue though, I ... Read More about Bacon and Cheddar Cornbread
Pork Carnitas Tacos
I was in the mood for tacos recently, but I was craving a flavor that was non-traditional. We make tacos on a weekly basis and I wanted to try a different recipe to spice things up a bit. I immediately thought of Pork Carnitas Tacos with a pineapple/mango salsa. While this Pork Carnitas Taco recipe requires more ingredients and steps than a regular beef taco recipe, it is a delicious ... Read More about Pork Carnitas Tacos