We love Walt Disney World, but during our first trip with just our little family, I made three mistakes that almost ruined the entire trip. Mistake #1:  Over-planning Trying to get the most for our money, I spent hours and hours trying to plan the perfect experience for all of us.  I read every review, …

I love making a stir fry! Asian flavors are my jam, and adding just the veggies I like makes me happy! The key to any good stir fry is the sauce, and through a lot of trial and error, I found a fantastic, all-purpose one! Pour this magic liquid concoction over any combination of veggie …

So you’ve just moved to the Raleigh/Durham area. First of all, welcome! Like over 2 million other people, you’ve discovered one of the best places to live in the United States. Just as any new resident would be, you’re probably excited and a little nervous about your new home. Don’t worry; I’ve lived in the …

Y’all! This two-ingredient bread side dish is probably the best thing you’ll eat this year! No joking! It’s amazingly decadent, and unbelievably simple to make. We don’t make garlic bread in our house anymore, we make this. I originally found this recipe in a Pioneer Woman Cookbook, (as seen here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/the-bread/ ) but made a …

Raleigh is a great city for families.  There’s always something fun going on.  From festivals to museums, finding great, inexpensive family activities is not hard to do here.  Check out my top five free or cheap activities to do with kids in the Raleigh area:   5.  The Raleigh Flea Market Located at the North …

Almost every parent dreams about taking their kids to Walt Disney World, a.k.a the “Most Magical Place On Earth.” We all picture the most amazing vacation EVER, filled with precious family memories that no one will ever forget. But sometimes, things are not exactly as we expect them to be. Knowing the pitfalls can prevent …

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 …