My brother and mother fought over who would gift me this starting book series for Christmas last year — the Villains Series by Serena Valentino. All growing up I was an avid reader, but after college and required reading, it wasn’t as fun. The day after Christmas though with this series, I stole away from…
Blueberry Dump Cake – Easiest Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Nothing worse than having to scroll through someone’s life story to get to a recipe. So, here’s the recipe, and then I’ll story about it if you’re looking for back details! Ingredients: (1) can blueberry pie filling (1) can crushed pineapples (1) box yellow cake mix (1) stick of butter Directions: Set oven to 350°F…
How to Help Your Kids Brush Their Teeth – Thomas J. Tooth and Other Hacks
Brushing teeth is just the worst grooming activity! Especially when trying to get independent, hard-headed kids to do it twice a day! Here are options that have helped improve that part of our nighttime battle, while letting our kids maintain their independence. Thomas J. Tooth My husband grew up listening to stories of Thomas J….
Family Organization: Weekly View and Menu, Family Meal Plan
The recurring tasks of motherhood can drive me crazy. Laundry is never ending, and the family always wants to eat! I barely have enough creativity sometimes to feed just myself for lunch! So, to stop minimize craziness, we created this weekly scheduler and it has made things (a little bit) smoother! Get Your Own Copy…
Perk Energy – A Warning For The Anxious
I’ve shared my love of Perk Energy and Chill, but I wanted to share a story of caution! Perk is a great treat, and a wonderful replacement to standard hot chocolate because of high protein and other nutritious ingredients. But as someone already inclined to anxiety, having Energy on a regular basis with caffeine isn’t…
Who is Thomas J. Tooth? Help Kids Brush Their Teeth
When my father-in-law comes to visit, each kid fights over him at bedtime because he creates marvelous stories while brushing their teeth! All centered around the character, Thomas J. Tooth, these stories have been told since my husband was little, and it’s a wonderful family tradition that helps ease the tension at bedtime too. With…