Tips and Tricks

The transition from 6th grade elementary to 7th grade junior high is probably the most challenging in a student’s academic career—not as traumatic for the parents as the move into kindergarten, but it is close. I’ve seen about 4,000...

It seems like all aspects of our lives are going digital, and saving money is no exception. Physical coupon-clipping is quickly becoming a thing of the past as we turn more and more to online shopping, e-coupons, and smart...

Banana Bread – Yes! Sliced Banana on top of Frosted Flakes – Yes! Banana Muffins – Yes! A peeled banana eaten fresh – Um…no thanks. I’ve never been a big fan of eating a banana just to eat it. However, put that banana...

My husband and I both love our sleep. I’m talking "sleep eight hours at night and still take a nap on the weekend" kind of sleepers. We were fortunate when our daughter, Elin, was born to find that she...

To me, cooking is–meh–just OK. I don’t love it; I don’t hate it. I am certainly no chef, but there are a handful of go-to meals that I enjoy cooking. I am a Type A planner and list-maker, however,...

In the world of social media, motherhood has become a competition of sorts. There's a Facebook page for every opinion, strategy, or piece of advice. With one click of a button, I can find information on almost every topic...

Mommy and Me Music. Tiny Tot Soccer. Baseball, basketball, orchestra, dance, art classes, chess club. It seems there are more opportunities than ever for kids to participate in extra curricular activities from a very young age. These activities can be a wonderful way for...

I was giving my little ones a bath late one evening. It had been a particular busy day filled with a long to-do list. I. Was. EXHAUSTED! As I was going over the list in head to make sure...

My kitchen has been under construction for the last couple of months. It was completely gutted and renovated. We were lucky enough to escape the heavy demolition period and stay at my in-laws' vacation house for a month this...

Writing a will isn’t exactly a task everyone wants to do. Thinking about a future where you no longer exist is difficult, especially if you have children. My husband, Jeremy, and I just accomplished this task after putting it...