When my kids first started remote learning in April 2020, I tried a couple of different systems. At first, I made a task list for them in excel and printed it every day. That worked OK when we were in charge of their work but once they started getting assignments from school, that system started…
If I had a dollar for every item my kids lost at daycare, I’d be a rich woman! When your kids are little, so are their things. Socks, pacifiers, and clothes are easily misplaced. That’s why it’s SO important to label everything well. Most daycare centers also have requirements for labeling your child’s items. You…
Recently, I was talking to a friend about how tough weekdays are on working parents. It sometimes feels like we spend the whole evening doing chores. Between commuting, picking up kids, getting groceries, making dinner and doing the bedtime routine, we’re left feeling a little empty. When do we get to spend quality time with…
Some family traditions evolve, but it’s fun to get ideas for new traditions too! I loved my family’s Christmas traditions when I was growing up. We always opened a sister gift on Christmas Eve and I can still hear my dad’s voice in my mind reading The Night Before Christmas. I remember listening to Raffi’s…
Have you ever had that deer in the headlights moment when grandma asks for your kid’s Christmas list and you haven’t given it one single thought yet? Yep, that’s me pretty much every year (sorry, mom)! This year, I’ve resolved to change. I’m going to actually plan ahead for Christmas. And, hey, my kids will…