What do you do with your Easter Eggs after Easter?  This craft is inexpensive, quick & easy - and the best part is how much the kids LOVE it. I thought it would be fun, but I had no idea how big of a hit this craft was with kids of all ages.  My 10 month old and my 8 year old both loved their maracas, so did all the kids at our play date: boys & girls ranging in age from ... View Post

Easter comes early this year and we are beginning to have Easter fun with our crafts and snacks!  I saw an idea I loved on Pinterest, and it looked simple enough, so when it turned into a Pinterest-fail I was pretty bummed.  I debated scrapping the whole project and just tossing the snack in a bowl... but my 4 year old came to the rescue.  She took one look at my failed project and exclaimed, "Is ... View Post

I do not think I have enough Mom Hacks to make this a weekly post - but I have one THIS week! Now, this may be old news to some of you - but you have to understand that this solved a big issues we have been dealing with for a while now - the kids push on the screen of our patio door and it causes the screen to detach from the frame leaving gaps for bugs to get in. If your kids are as completely ... View Post

When ever I may review a movie, television show, or something similar I will try my best not to post any major spoilers that will negatively impact the way in which you enjoy the show... but, sometimes I may reference examples to support my opinions. Please read with your own discretion. I grew up watching Full House as a part of the TGIF lineup. My whole family looked forward to it, and we ... View Post

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday and every year children throughout the world celebrate their favorite author by reading and discussing his books, completing cute crafts, and enjoying delicious Seuss-inspired snacks. I want to take the opportunity to share one of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes with you.  It's one that my husband and I used to announce our elopement back in 2012, and it now ... View Post

This post contains affiliate links - see full disclosures here. It is not new news that Adult Coloring Books are all the rage and you will find hundreds with an Amazon search.  Mandalas seem to be the most traditional option to me, and there are plenty of themed adult coloring books as well - from inspirational quotes to swearing and from nature scenes to whimsical dreamscapes.  Of course I ... View Post

My dad managed our local movie theater when I was a kid - movies were a big part of my life then and they still hold a special place in my heart. I've even invested in a home entertaining system and speakers, similar to those on maxyourhometime.com, so that I can watch as many movies as I like, when I like, and enjoy an authentic experience with great sound. As cliche as it may be, my perfect date ... View Post

[huge_it_share]Finding the right day care, preschool or private school setting for you and your child can be a challenge - especially if you are in a new area or completing a search for the first time.  I researched and listened to recommendations of local moms, to compile this list of questions to ask your child's prospective school choices. Before you visit the school, read through the questions ... View Post

I value the importance of making time to date my husband, but being in a new city without the natural supports of friends and family, it was not possible for us to have a kid-free date night. We were lucky to enjoy the day with our children, decorating heart shaped cookies and giving lots of squeeze hugs, followed by our version of date-night which included catching up on The Flash through ... View Post