Movie nights are big in our household year round, but when it cools off enough outside to light the fireplace and grab out all the blankets, we love them just a little bit more. We cozy up on the couch together and debate back and forth about what movies we should queue up for the night. Here’s a ... Read More
Parenting
The Ultimate List to Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids [2-18 Years Old]
If you follow us on Instagram you are probably pretty familiar with our Weekly Chore Challenges so it probably comes as no surprise that one of the most frequently asked questions in our DMs is "what are age-appropriate chores for kids of "fill in the blank" age". So, today I am breaking it down for ... Read More
My #1 Tip for Raising Teens
This post is in partnership with Responsibility.org, I am a proud #TeamResponsibilty ambassador, but that all opinions are 100% my own. The world can be harsh especially for our teens. There is SO much pressure to be “successful” in sports, academics, and life. So, what can we as parents do to ... Read More
3 Tips That Will Help Your Family Thrive As We Head Back To School
This post is sponsored by Responsibility.org, I am a #TeamResponsibilty ambassador, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. We are entering a new phase of normal with kids heading back to the classroom and sports starting up again after more than a year of virtual education and very little ... Read More
The Ultimate College Dorm Checklist
My oldest is off to college so I thought it would be a good time to share our college dorm checklist with you. I did a ton of research online, spoke with college students, and polled my Instagram audience to create the Ultimate College Dorm Checklist so that we can send our kids off to their ... Read More
My Baby Registry Essentials [what you really need + what is worth the splurge!]
As a mom of 5, soon to be 6, I have definitely tried lots of baby products out there. Today I am sharing my must-haves- the things I consider baby registry essentials. Plus, I am also sharing some of the baby registry items that I think are totally worth the splurge and even a few new (to me) items ... Read More
The Best Summer Cocktails & Mocktails + Tips For Teaching Kids Alcohol Responsibility This Summer
This post is sponsored by Responsibility.org, I am a #TeamResponsibilty ambassador, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. With summer here and things starting to open up again, there are bound to be gatherings with cocktails being served or mocktails in my case. This makes it a great ... Read More
Is Your Teen Suffering From Learned Helplessness- Here’s How You Can Help
*This post is in partnership with Responsibility.org. I am proud to be a #TeamResponsibilty ambassador and share these messages with you. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Many teens have been schooling virtually now for almost a full year. This disruption in their daily ... Read More
7 Simple Ways You Can Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Kids
Discussions about race and inequality are common in our household. I believe the dynamic of being a transracial adoptive family leads to many interactions in our' daily lives that lead to questions and conversations. If you are new to these conversations I highly recommend you check out How To ... Read More
Summer Bucket List for Teens; 55 Things Every Teen Will Love!
Every summer we create a bucket list of items our family wants to do. Now that I have teens, we had to be creative as the bucket list for teens involves a lot more creativity than years before. Yes, the kids always enjoy family trips like Hawaii, Italy, Costa Rica, and Spain, but this list is more ... Read More