You would be hard-pressed to find a couple who doesn’t love to spend a date night watching Netflix. The problem is that it’s hard to find a series that piques both of your interests! I know – I’ve been there…#thestruggleisreal. In our marriage, I love a good sappy romance or knee-slapping comedy, whereas my husband would rather watch an in-depth documentary… View Post
Gratitude: 5 Occasions to Show Appreciation
Gratitude is a powerful reflection tool you can use in your everyday life to keep perspective. Reflecting on what you’re grateful for reminds you of your blessings, and keeps you focused on the positive. I do my best as a family member, friend, and colleague to also relay my gratitude for others. So today I’ve complied a list of occasions… View Post
Pearls of Wisdom I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Parent
There is nothing quite as transformational as the moment you become a parent. It is a point in time that can be clearly divided into the time before and after kids. Since becoming a parent myself, I have come to reevaluate many of my prior conceptions about life. Today I have collected my most influential “ah-ha” moments. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a… View Post
A Letter of Wishes on your First Day of Kindergarten
Dearest Child, I cannot fathom how this day has come to be. Though logically I knew that one day we would face this moment in time, it seems to me that the past five years have gone by much too fast. Today is the beginning of your educational journey. It will be a journey of excitement and joy as well… View Post
4 Reasons Punctuality is Fashionable
You’ve all heard the popular phrase, “fashionably late.” In my house there is nothing fashionable about keeping people waiting around until you decide it’s time to grace them with your presence. It’s just not cool. It’s rude. Growing up my dad was adamant about punctuality as a family value. If my brother and I weren’t ready 15 minutes before the… View Post
5 Reasons to Visit An Optometrist
As parents, there are always about a million things on our “to do” list and another several million on our “should do” list. Honestly, it’s difficult to keep track of it all. It’s the reason why I question how parents even managed before the introduction of the iPhone. I mean the reminder and calendar apps alone are worth their weight… View Post
10 Misconceptions About Overachievers
There are many common misconceptions about overachievers. Being an overachiever is not a conscious decision. It’s something deeply engrained in my psyche that is just a natural part of my DNA. As I’ve navigated my way through this life I’ve encountered several misconceptions about the way I operate that range from complimentary (“How do you do it all?”) to rude,… View Post
Road Trip Resources: Traveling with Kids
Our family is about to embark on an epic road trip. By the end of the summer we’ll have clocked in over 41 hours on the road with a 5 year old in tow. I knew I had to be creative, and find things that he could do independently, especially on the trips I’m driving with him on my own. I hit… View Post
Top 10 Best Book Club Books
I am a bit of a book fanatic. I barely finish one book before immediately moving onto the next. I’m a card-carrying member of a local community mom’s book club where we actually read the book (gasp!) and meet every other month to discuss over wine. Being a part of a book club has opened me up to so many new… View Post
Family Vacations Just Got Easier with Mom Aboard
I’ll admit I’m a self-proclaimed obsessive planner. I am pretty much the least go with the flow person you’ll ever meet. I try – kind of. But if I’m going on a vacation, I want to get the most bang for my buck possible. As a result, our family vacations are never boring. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a… View Post
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