We love to play some Uno over here, especially our own version which has become known as Uno House Rules. Over the years, this card game has been known by many names: Dirty Uno, Crazy Uno, Wild Uno, Apocalypse Uno, and more. No matter what we call it, we never fail to have a ball …
Ever wanted to learn how to meal plan? Well, you’re in the right place! “What’s for dinner?” I’ve grown to hate that question. As simple as that question is, the answer isn’t always so easy. In our household, the cooking responsibilities mainly fall to me. It’s a job a volunteered for because I absolutely LOVE …
Every tried to figure out how to get sharpie off skin? Those permanent markers are the devil to remove, but we’ve figured out an easy way to get them off quick! Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase from any of them, …
When my kid wanted a headless costume, I wasn’t sure what to say or even how to make it. We are huge fans of Halloween around here! For years, I have handmade costumes for my kids, turning them into whatever they wanted to be by using my thrifting and sewing superpowers. This year was no …
Everyone knows that teachers are overworked and underpaid, and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) are always looking for great ways to support our teachers. Our school, Jones Dairy Elementary in Wake Forest, NC, is no exception. This year, our PTA decided to do more to support our teachers than just throw them the same old …
Ticks! Almost nothing grosses me out more than finding one on a member of my family. And we had one of those gag-inducing moments tonight. Thankfully we were equipped with a fantastic little tool that makes tick removal fast, easy and painless. After spending an evening outside enjoying the gorgeous spring weather, we came inside …
Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase from any of them. You can read my full disclaimer HERE. The teen years are hard, y’all, but I’ve found a tool that is really helping me stay connected to my daughter. We’re just entering …
This is difficult for me to admit, but I have a hard time making friends. As a 40 year-old mom of two school-age kids, you think I’d have it all figured out by now. But if I’m going to be honest, I just don’t. Sometimes (a lot of time actually), being a mom can be …
Coming up with school fundraising ideas is the bane of parental existence. And to be frank, your PTA or PTO doesn’t love doing them either. The lack of adequate funding in our schools makes them absolutely necessary, but a school fundraiser is a LOT of work, usually for very little payoff. We’ve done all the school …