I had to decide that taking a step towards my own wellness was worth the time, money, and effort. That it’s not selfish to prioritize myself, at times; that it’s a necessity. The culture of mommy-martyrdom needs to be put to death. Purposefully denying ourselves things that are good for us isn’t noble; it’s unwise. It doesn’t make us better mothers. It makes us unhealthy. Read More
What a Decade of Our Marriage Looks Like
There’s soooo much trying in marriage, isn’t there? Trying times, trying to keep it together, trying to be together while trying to be separate, trying to be the best, trying just not to suck, trying to communicate, trying to be patient, trying to remember, trying to remember why we want to remember. Read More
What Kids Will Remember Forever from Watching the Olympics With You
The Olympic Games can be such an inspiring and exciting time to watch TV as a family. But beyond the fantastic feats, breathtaking speed, and colorful outfits, there are plenty of opportunities to engage kids in deeper conversations… Read More
Ideas for Musical Fun with Kids & Families
Chrissy Tetley Mom’s Choice Award-winning author | Music Teacher Website | Facebook | Twitter Several weeks ago, I shared a post with ideas on ways to start an at-home music education program. Three simple ideas that are easy and accessible to all families. They also showed us how easy it is to create musical fun at home. Today, I’d like to take that one step further with ideas for groups … Read More
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After Finding Dory
Finding Dory — Pixar’s poignant, long-awaited (13 years!) sequel to Finding Nemo — is emotionally satisfying, full of lovable old and new characters, and, just as Dory herself would want, utterly unforgettable. Read More
Inducing Science Curiosity in Kids This Summer
This summer our family decided that we can still have fun while learning some new things. Science doesn’t have to be a boring classroom subject; there are ways I’ve found to induce science curiosity in my kids. Read More
What True Acceptance Looks Like—My Daughter’s Dance Class
“I want to take a class like Connor!” The request began to come in weekly as I dropped Connor off at gymnastics class last year, and Brenna watched all of the young kids head into the gym together to swing on the bars, dance, tumble and play games. Read More
7 Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Active All Summer!
Trying to keep the kids active (and out of your hair!) this summer? We put together a list of a few of our favorite active and outdoor toys and games. Read More
FunBites Giveaway!
12 lucky winners will receive a FunBites food cutter! These Mom’s Choice Award-winning food cutters are SO FUN! Enter for your chance to win! Read More
My Family’s Summer Bucket List
Our kids are finishing up another year of school. So…now what? Before the daily monotony has a chance to set in, my family thought we’d come up with a little Summer Bucket List to keep the summer blues and “I’m bored” attitudes at bay. Read More