I had a minor breakdown today. A "working from home while managing three kids during coronavirus quarantine I cannot handle one more item to multi-task" type of breakdown. So here's what happened... I was holding my screaming 1-year-old who woke from her 8-minute nap while on … [Read more...] about Confession: Working from Home with Kids During COVID-19
How to Make Strawberry Jam
It took me years to realize that ball jars are used for more than just decoration-- who knew? Each year I bring my kids strawberry picking, I think, "This is the year I learn how to make strawberry jam!" And then we eat the strawberries and it doesn't happen. Why have I gone … [Read more...] about How to Make Strawberry Jam
Beach Vacation Packing List
Woohoo it's summer; time for a beach vacation! I LOVE traveling but hate packing it all into two suitcases. I've found that drivable summer vacations are easier with kids because you can pack everything you might need. As long as you remember to bring it. Now, what to pack? If … [Read more...] about Beach Vacation Packing List
Children’s Books with Black Characters
The recent protests, social media posts, news articles and conversations lately around Black Lives Matter have helped me realize that I need to make sure my children's home library contains books that include black characters. We have monsters, cats with hats, bears, … [Read more...] about Children’s Books with Black Characters
Postpartum Gifts for New Moms
Have a friend/sister/co-worker who just had a baby? Awesome!! Skip the "spa gift basket" or stuff for the baby. Get her a postpartum gift of items she will actually use! Before we start, let's get one thing straight... the best gift for a new mom is your time. A text message, … [Read more...] about Postpartum Gifts for New Moms