Y’all, I had no idea how exhausting the month of May could be for parents whose kids are in school, until I became a working mom with a kindergartner. Parties. Mother’s Day celebrations. Recitals. Awards ceremonies. End of the year events. The calendar was full in the homestretch of our first year ... View Post

It happened while we were driving home the other night. I had picked up my daughters, five and seven, from their first night of arts camp at our church. We had screeched in a minute late only an hour and a half earlier, after we had waited for my husband to arrive to take over with our toddler. So ... View Post

We all need a little inspiration every now and then to get ourselves and our kiddos out of the mid-summer rut. If you are tired of hearing, "I'm bored" or you are tempted to say it yourself, try these eleven simple ways to freshen up your summer: 1. Try a new recipe every week. Use fresh, seasonal ... View Post