It’s 5 am and the house is quiet. I stumble out of bed and wipe the sleep from my eyes. The sun is almost up and the air is crisp and fresh. This is why I love mornings. Early mornings are my time. It’s my time to take a few peaceful minutes to ponder […]
5 Top Attractions in St. Louis
As a first timer in St. Louis, Missouri I was determined to see and eat the best of the best this summer. With only two half days to really spend in the city, I think we did a pretty dang good job of cramming in what I’ve deemed to be the 5 top attractions in […]
Back to School Prep: 4 Areas to Declutter
School starts for us next week, so I have declared this week “Organize the House” week! After a fun and busy summer, a few areas of my house have gotten disheveled. I’m sure I’m not alone in this, so I want to share some back to school prep tips with 4 areas to declutter. With […]
Pete’s Dragon Printable Coloring Pages
I grew up watching Pete’s Dragon with my cousin, and we loved it! Elliot, the dragon, was so magical and fun! My kids have never seen the original – I know, what’s my deal? #BadParent I will definitely be taking the family to see the all new Pete’s Dragon when it hits theaters on August […]
Spectacular Family Accommodations in St. Louis
This summer, Keith and I took the whole family to the mid-west for a family reunion. Because we are a family of 6, we often run into the dilemma of one room or two, except when we luck out with a local Embassy Suites. Embassy Suites was once again there for us with spectacular family […]
Favorite Dessert Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #30
School starts in just one week – how crazy is that? I’m so not ready! There is so much to do and so little time. I’m moving the kids to a new school, a new house, and the whole works, so there are a lot of changes for us. The interesting part is we can’t […]
Cheesy Potato and Sausage Foil Packets
In just one more day August will be here and school will follow in just a week and a half. Between packing up and moving within the next month, and prepping for school, I’m trying to squeeze in as much family time as possible. I’m not ready to say goodbye to family fun days, and […]
Following Safe Guidelines for Mind & Body
This post is sponsored by Nature Made® Adult Gummies As a parent, I’m always cautious about what my kids put into their minds and their bodies. More and more, I realize how imperative it is I do the same. I am hypocritical to tell my kids to be safe, while I ignore the caution for […]
7 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to End Summer With a Bang
School supplies are on sale, school paperwork started showing up in the mail, and I have started getting store ads full of school clothes deals. I guess it’s time to face the truth… summer is drawing to an end and “Back to School” is right around the corner. I am the type of mom who […]
What to Take Boating
This summer we plan to go boating several times, to stay cool and to have some weekly adventure in our lives. If you go often you probably have your system of what to take boating. If going out on the lake is new to you or doesn’t happen often, you might like these tips for […]