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
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Summer 2020 Garden Update
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
What we really want for Mother’s Day.
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.
QuarantiMe
I don't know about you but every day, since quarantine began 7 weeks ago, I finish multiple sentences with, "Never mind, what does it matter anyway…" Don't wear your school shoes out to play! When did you guys last get a bath? Did I shower today? It's past bed time! Did you stain that shirt? … Continue reading QuarantiMe
10 Things we all do at Back to School time
July 31st and here we go, 1 more week until school starts for us here in the Mid-west. In fact, many of our teacher friends are already back at work and in the classroom. Now being from New Jersey, it is absolutely appalling to think that kids are ending their summer and heading back to … Continue reading 10 Things we all do at Back to School time
The Power of A Mommy Tribe: My Story
A story about how I decided to go back to school as a working Mom of 3. We decided we wanted to have a 3rd child. Actually, my husband was ready before I was. Once Hunter turned 4, for whatever reason, I decided, I was ready too. Maybe it was because I had transitioned and … Continue reading The Power of A Mommy Tribe: My Story
Getting the things done
So, this has been on my mind recently... How do you stay organized, on schedule and get ALL of the things done?? I have been asked this a lot recently. It's a hard question to answer. With 3 kids, and everything else we have going on... keeping us organized never really ends. Also, being my … Continue reading Getting the things done