Packing As I mentioned in my December goals, we're getting ready to head out on a family vacation. I also might have mentioned, I'm a little stressed about it. So, in order to help alleviate some of that stress, I'm trying to get my packing done early. As we all know, when the family goes on vacation, mom doesn't just pack for herself. At least in our family, I pack for all … [Read more...]
Summer School Survival
Summer School When I was young, summer school was something you had to do if you were getting bad grades or if your parents wanted to punish you. These days, it's a completely different program, especially at the elementary school level. Last summer, Mr. B took a kindergarten readiness program, and it was awesome. Not only did he get into the routine of going to school … [Read more...]
School has started!
As you are reading this, my baby is at school. He has gotten on the bus with his lunch packed, teeth brushed, and brand new back pack. Fingers crossed that he has found his classroom and is already having fun. How did we get here? Seriously. The last 5 years have just slipped by, and I don't know that I'm handling this transition all too well. I've been in a funk for the … [Read more...]
5 Savers for Summer and Beyond
Even though Summer is almost over, we still need some help. With all the running around we've been doing...Summer School, T-Ball, Swim lessons...I've been trying to make things simpler for myself and for the kids. Not only will these things save you time, but some will save you money and some will save your sanity...or maybe all three. No one has sponsored this post. These are … [Read more...]