It’s that time of the summer again when the family bucket list starts to look more like the check list for back to school essentials. Supplies, lunchboxes, clothes, shoes, gear for activities. It’s all starting! This last stretch of the season is always a little bittersweet knowing the summer will be winding down and the...
Off to a great start! We have been counting down to this new school year and are so excited for everything to get moving. We plan to balance our daily dose of screen time and virtual lessons with activities and play time. New kicks are one of those happiness boosters that put a pep in...
Raise your hand if you’re counting down the days until school starts again! What a big change this year has been and while our kids have weathered everything incredibly well, the back-to-school season is looking like our biggest change ahead. I can’t believe I’m about to have a 4th grader! Time is flying by and...
This year’s back to school season is already looking different than ever before. I know as moms, we are all trying our hardest to make decisions that work best for our family and our kids as we navigate new situations. That may look different for each of us, but in any case, keeping some sense...
Sharing a little school day outfit inspiration as we start a new year. I’ll be updating and adding as we go so be sure to check back. Emery’s leopard pants were a major find during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I’m so glad we got them before the price went up. I need to find...
I’m not the best in the kitchen so it takes a little extra effort for me when it comes to putting together meals and school lunch boxes. I try to be creative so that it’s fun and interesting for both the girls and for me. I love making faces and scenes out of food and...
This school year, I’m hoping for smooth mornings, easy evenings and my kids magically doing “all the things” without me reminding them. Ha! A mom can dream, right? To help make each AM and PM as simple as can be, I made this weekly checklist for Emery. She loves to mark off tasks, which she...
Ahhh, yes. The summer heat wave is still going strong, but we’ve reached the end of the season when one big thing looms ahead. If you’re suddenly sweating thinking about early morning alarms, big yellow buses and packing lunches daily, you guessed it. Yes, friends, we’ve arrived at the annual August rush known as Back...
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. If you’re a mom with at least one school-age kiddo, you’re probably feeling the August rush of prepping for classes. Same here! Summer has flown by and we’re now in one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. There is so much to get from supplies (They need how...
Does anyone else feel like the summer has totally flown by? I may be in a bit of denial that school is starting, but I’m so glad we had the chance to savor the last few days of summer vacation with a trip to Disney Springs. Of course, we’ve taken Emery before and experienced the traditional Disney adventure...
Shoe Carnival provided me with product and compensation. The opinions I have shared about the products are my own. Mama friends, it’s that time again! With the end of summer virtually in sight, it’s no surprise we are beginning our annual back to school shopping. This is always one of my favorite things to do...
