I have worked in Professional Development for 15 years. Professional development by way of Events (planning large/small and virtual conferences where one attains continuing education) for the first 10 years of my career and by way of Executive Education (hosting professionals for customized trainings on campus) for the last 5 years. I have learned a … Continue reading Personal Development
Why is it that we will be doing fine, "It's fine, I'm doing fine. Everything is fine." and then all of a sudden it just hits you? Everything is Not fine. Anyone else? I mean we are living in a global pandemic and absolutely everything is different now. Everything. Maybe it is so hard because … Continue reading Today I lost it
(check out my photos and highlights on Instagram @kgennis) I spent Saturday sick and let my parents take care of me! It was the BEST honestly. I took the boys over, my parents watched them and allowed me to nap. (Yes, I have a very recent negative Covid test result.) The boys absolutely love time … Continue reading Kids’ Toys Organization: Legos
It sounds overwhelming already, I know. Just the thought of returning to school is a lot but now as a parent?!? Whether you are looking to complete a college degree, a trade, sharpening skills, your Master's degree or even a PhD, I am here to tell you, from my own experience, it is totally possible … Continue reading 6 Tips on Going Back to School as a Parent
Well it's the end of July. So much has happened in our little (big) garden. The layout of our garden is not the same as last year. In fact, it is almost just the opposite. Josh built us 7 large raised beds, all from scrap wood that we already had here at the house. His … Continue reading Summer 2020 Garden Update
I am always on the hunt for new family dinner recipes that meet a few specific requirements. They must be quick, have simple ingredients, healthy but kid approved and yummy! Also, it's a plus if the meal goes far- we have 3 growing boys and my husband is the type that eats 2-3 portions. I … Continue reading Easy family dinner – Shrimp Scampi
We spent some time building with Duplo blocks this morning. This is actually one of my favorite things to do with them, typically on a weekend morning while watching Paw Patrol. We build houses as tall as we possibly can. We each get one of the little people and get to play house. Then we … Continue reading What we really want for Mother’s Day.
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