The dreaded ice breaker. All corporate meetings are started with what someone thought would be a great idea to get the audience engaged. However, it almost always turns into an opportunity to make everyone feel even more awkward than they already do. There I was, awkward and racking my brain on what my answer would […]
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. But, work kind of gets in the way of me having time to sit down and have a leisurely breakfast during the week. So, I meal-prep my breakfast for the work week. Here are some of my go to breakfast meal-prep options. 1. Boiled Eggs and […]
We love to eat and try new restaurants. It’s kind of our thing. And when we go out, we get appetizers (plural), drinks and then our main course. Then, we typically go to an ice cream spot nearby. Our dinners get expensive. Good food is worth it. But, the way our budget is setup, we […]
Sometimes it feels like I was young and living the single life one day and then woke up with a whole husband and two kids. Then, I laugh at myself. That young 20-something woman from yesterday thought she had a lot going on. HA! Now, I have a family to take care of, clean up […]
Summertime comes in and routine goes out the door. Kids are excited to trade in teacher led lesson days for snacks and video games. However, parents know that the lessons don’t end just because it’s summer. I recently read that, on average, students lose 2 months of reading skills over the summer. In addition, math […]
“Mommy, why do you have to work all the time?” I was both proud and heartbroken at the same time. There I was sitting on the couch, laptop open and typing away. Both boys were fed and bathed. It was long before bedtime and most of my mommy chores were done. I thought I was […]
Boy moms everywhere are always warned about the amount of energy they have, how much they eat and how fast they grow. And, all boy moms agonize over the lack of variety and options in the boys clothing section of any store. But, there are some things that are never mentioned. Here are 3 things […]
The past couple of weekends have been super busy. We have been on the go non stop. But, who cares when you’re spending time with family? Thanks to Walmart grocery pick up I still managed to get food on the table. But, our schedule was still out of whack. Surprisingly, I wasn’t upset or bothered […]
Our night time routine does not change. 8 o’clock is bedtime. Because I always have, my boys expect me to tuck them in. Simply saying “Goodnight, go to bed” doesn’t always work. Before they lay their head on the pillow we say our prayers. First, we recite The Lord’s Prayer. Then, they take turns saying […]
The way my life is setup, the only time I can shop for groceries is on the weekends. So, God forbid I have a busy weekend. There have been many nights I think I can squeeze in a trip to the grocery store on a Monday night. Do I even need to list all the […]