There’s a part of me that is very much looking forward to back to school. Ronin starts 2nd grade and Ellie will be in full day Kindergarten. I’ll finally have big blocks of kid-free time to get things done. Yay! But one thing I dread every year as school approaches is the inevitable cold season that […]
Solution for Kids Water Anxiety {Moen Engage with Magnetix Review}
Disclosure: Moen provided products to facilitate this review. All opinions are mine alone. On the day Ronin was born almost eight years ago, he screamed his head off when he had his first bath, and that fear of water didn’t change for a very long time. For the first few years of his life, in […]
Happiness Is a Self-Cleaning Vacuum & Kids Who Clean
With Free Printable Minecraft Inspired Chore Chart Download NOW–>Printable Chore Chart Game ChoreCraft Ellie and I have a ton of hair. And like most hairy creatures, we shed like crazy, which can have some serious consequences with our vacuum. We’ve had the same vacuum for just over 10 years. John and I actually […]
Peaceful Spaces Amid the Chaos: Appealing to the Senses {Plus DIY Mason Jar Vase}
A few weeks ago, John went on a business trip leaving me to the job of solo parenting the kiddos. When they were babies I dreaded those trips. The house became a complete and utter disaster. My only adult contact was the UPS guy or grocery store clerk. I had kid(s) attached to me 24/7 […]
DIY Holiday Decor
Disclosure: For this holiday decor, craft and giveaway, I received a promotional item from Sweetworks. This is a Fashionista Event. Hosts are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic. Opinions are 100% my own. I am so in the holiday spirit! We decorated our tree last Friday right after Thanksgiving and the house is feeling so festive. This […]
Simple Ways to Add Holiday Spirit at Home
I just love the glow of our holiday home. During this time of year, even with all of its stress and obligations, I feel just a bit more peaceful when I’m at home. There’s something special about the twinkle of the tree and decorations; the lovely scents of candles and treats; the feeling of happiness fueled by the kids’ anticipation […]
Getting Mommy’s Little Helpers Excited about Cleaning
Having a clean home all of the time would be an absolute dream, wouldn’t it? When things are orderly, clean and clear, I actually feel more in control. When I’m surrounded by the clutter that usually builds up, my mental health suffers. Truly, seeing stuff everywhere makes me anxious, but I am not a predisposed […]
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Summer. We’re not quite there yet, the kids are still in school until next week, but its coming up fast. I know it’ll be a busy one. Always a lot of activity and play time since we have to enjoy the good weather. Its beautiful and sunny (yes even in rainy Seattle) and with the […]
Mohawk SmartStrand Carpet
Last weekend, Mohawk Flooring invited me to visit them at their “License to Spill” tour stop at the Italian Festival at the Seattle Center. I’m half Italian (on my Dad’s side) so I love Festa Italia, and was very happy to get to go again. (And while I was there just had to check out Chef […]
Top 10: Why Breastfeeding Rocks
My Top 10: Why Breastfeeding Rocks. Last week during World Breastfeeding Week, I went a little against the grain and left Ellie for 4 nights for the first time. Unsure if it might be the end of our nursing relationship, I was feeling a little uncomfortable about doing a Breastfeeding post, even though I […]
My depression helps save the planet ;)
Earth Day is tomorrow. So its good to know that my procrastinating, depressive & anxious mama self can also do things that are good for the environment. Here’s a quick list. Do you have any? 😉 1. I procrastinate on laundry, do it less often, and load more into each wash in our energy/water efficient […]
50+ Ways to EASILY Save YOUR world
GUEST POST: By Gretchen Covine, EdenFeed.com, Circle of Moms Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms Here are 50 easy things you can do today to change your world today and tomorrow. Read through the list below and add the items that fit your lifestyle and your personal priorities to your everyday actions. Like anything else saving the world […]