The Boy graduated from high school this year. In the fall he’ll be a college student. I have never been more proud of him. It seems Harold and I were just barely out of college when he came into our lives and we began raising him. So much has changed over the course of those 16 years.… Read More 5 Things Your GenZ College Student Needs
When you stay on the go like we do in our family, it is vitally important to have a system for keeping activities and events organized. Intentional Schedule and Activity Management helps me get more done in less time. It’s one of the four components to Strategic Family Management. And from basketball games to dance performances, from speaking… Read More How To Plan Your Month In One Hour Or Less
Summer is upon us! The weather is getting warmer. Daylight is sticking around far into the evening hours. Backpacks and lunch boxes are being put away. And summer camps are gearing up. If you’re like me, creating a plan for a fun filled, educational, physically active summer is important. Especially when it comes to planning the… Read More 5 Must Haves for Stress-Free Vacation Planning
About a year ago, I came across Amiyrah Martin’s $64 Grocery Budget on 4 Hats And Frugal. We were looking for ways to cut spending and I had already trimmed the budget to accommodate private school tuition for Alexandra. Excited about this new possibility, I gave it a go. I failed…miserably. Frustrated with my unsuccessful… Read More Feed Your Family with a $100 Grocery Budget
Dear Michelle Gregg Ever since I read about the incident with your family at the Cincinnati Zoo, I have had strong feelings. You see, I am from Cincinnati; born in Bethesda Hospital and raised in Silverton. Attended Silverton Elementary School – in its old location, not the one in the middle of Silverton Park. And… Read More Dear Michelle Gregg – This Needs to Be Said
It’s time to pack up the winter clothes and pray that something in your kids’ summer wardrobe still fits. But if your children are like mine, growth spurts come just because all the clothes you have are one size too small. And don’t bank on being able to pass down items from an older sibling to… Read More Kids Summer Wardrobe for Every Personality
Welcome to the fourth installment of Sports Mom 101. Today’s discussion is about managing the relationships you will develop as a Sports Mom. This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and make a purchase a small commission will be paid to support running this site. Thanks in advance.… Read More Sports Mom 101: Managing Relationships (Part 4)
Hey, Sports Mom! It’s time for the third installment of Sports Mom 101 and we’re discussing how to ward off boredom on the sideline. Miranda is seeking activities to keep her little ones occupied when they don’t have the attention span to endure an entire game. This post may contain affiliate links. That means if… Read More Sports Mom 101: Battling Boredom (Part 3)
This second installment of Sports Mom 101 is all about nutrition. Stephanie from HappilyHomegrown.com asked for tips on figuring out meals so you don’t live on the concession stand snacks. The best answer to that is to plan ahead. Keep reading for more detail on how to make that plan. This post may contain affiliate links. That… Read More Sports Mom 101: Nutrition For You and Your Athlete (Part 2)
It’s time for the first installment of Sports Mom 101 and we’re sharing what you need to be prepared On The Sideline. But first things first. There’s obviously a difference between being on the sideline indoors and outdoors. If it seems like something won’t work for one or the other, it probably won’t. Next, not all… Read More Sports Mom 101: On The Sideline (Part 1)
