Christmas Countdown The Christmas countdown has begun, and it's not been too pretty around here. It's like the boys know they are supposed to behave, so they go completely the opposite way. I think they are actually challenging me to put some coal in their stockings this year! I'm not sure if it's just me, or has the Christmas countdown felt like it's been in warp speed … [Read more...]
Practical Gift Guide: Useful Not Boring!
*Disclosure: All gifts in this guide are products I actually own or want to own. It includes Amazon Affiliate links. I was gifted some items in exchange for my honest review, which is stated in the post below. My opinion is all my own, and I only recommend products I actually love! Please see here for more info. Practical Gift Guide As I get older, my idea of what constitutes … [Read more...]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
*This post contains my Amazon Affiliate links. See Disclosure Policy for full details. Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts Mother's Day is rapidly approaching. Too rapidly if you ask me. How can it already be mid-May?! Did you get your mom/wife/girlfriend/grandma/awesome woman in your life a cool gift yet? No? Well, I've got some last minute mother's day gifts and ideas for … [Read more...]
Easter 2017: Adventures with Boys and Eggs
Easter 2017 Another holiday is in the books. Easter 2017 was full of eggs, candy, family, fun, and very little sleep. I'm wrapping up our Spring Break and Easter 2017 weekend for you with a family story. And plenty of pictures! Me Time The weekend started off pretty great. The sun was shining, Mr. B had a birthday party to go to, and everyone was finally feeling better. … [Read more...]
Spring Break 2017 edition: 5 on Friday
Spring Break 2017 Only 96 hours and 12 minutes left of Spring Break 2017...but who's counting?! I'm guessing most moms. It's not that I don't love being with my kids, but for some reason when they have a break from school/routine, it is utter chaos. Fighting over everything, whining when they don't get their way, and demanding everything from me. "Mom, wipe my hand. It's … [Read more...]