Birthday Party Place For the first time EVER, we didn't have our son's birthday party at home. He had decided he wanted to invite school friends, and wanted to have it at a place where there were lots of activities. Since we'd never done it before, I wasn't really sure where to start. So, with a lot of research, I found the perfect birthday party place for him and his … [Read more...]
Dinnertime: The witching hour, and how to deal
*This is a sponsored post, but all honest opinions are my own. Dinnertime Dinnertime is a struggle in our household. Everyone is cranky...mom included. It's been a long day, everyone is tired,and no one agrees on anything...especially what to eat for dinner. Sometimes mom is just too tired to deal with it, and way too tired to cook something. Going out to eat doesn't sound … [Read more...]
Michigan Summer Adventure
Michigan Michigan is beautiful this time of year. It is also home to many of our relatives, so last Thursday, we packed up the car and headed on our first road trip of the summer. Logistics The main reason for the trip was for a family reunion. We decided to drive with my parents, so we rented a minivan. It's always a better driving (and vacation) situation when the … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Mania
Meal Planning I've never been very good at meal planning. Actually, I've never been good at meal making either. Since we're trying to eat healthier, with the boys all getting older, and with my husband working a lot more hours, I decided it was time to start learning to be better in the kitchen. My first task was to start meal planning. How I started I read a lot … [Read more...]
Counting Calories while Feeding your Family
Counting Calories The only thing that has helped me lose weight is counting calories. If you've been reading the blog for a while, you know that I started my healthy eating and exercise plan back in May, and it's really been working. I've lost over 30 lbs, wear a smaller size in clothing than I ever have, and got my blood pressure in check. I've also been feeling more toned … [Read more...]
