We've discussed the many reasons a bedtime routine is essential to improve sleep quality for people of all ages, not just our kiddos. The first article in this series, "Even Mommy Needs a Good Bedtime Routine," discusses all of...
Seven of us sat around a small table in a conference room. Our phones were put away in lockers. There was no television or other sound in the room, and we had to wait until we were called.
This was...
“You don’t need to ask that question again. You already asked me twice,” my daughter said rudely.
Silence from me fills the car.
“Are you mad at me?” she asked, a bit exasperated.
“Not mad, but irritated,” I reply.
“I’m sooooorrrry!” she says...
Let's talk about the one thing that seems to illude us mamas the most, SLEEP.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and also Better Sleep Month, which means getting a good night's sleep should be number one on our list...
"A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others."--Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Many of our children spend more waking hours a day in the presence of their teachers than their parents. That's a staggering...
Do you have to plan a party with a mix of children who don’t know each other? Perhaps your children have to attend a gathering where you don’t know many people?
That can be daunting and a little scary if...
As a family deeply engaged in Club Volleyball, our travel schedule from December through April is demanding, with trips ranging from local competitions in Foley to regional tournaments in Dallas. This commitment to the sport consumes approximately 8 to...
Our family recently took a vacation. To get to our destination, we had to take three flights. One of those flights was almost nine hours long, so I searched for ideas to make things easier (and fun!) for our...
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and for moms, it often results in overabundance. I feel like I’ve complained about this for the past several years, and yet I always find myself adding more and...
Oh, fall in Florida. For many of us, as parents, that means a bevy of soccer, baseball, or football practices and games. There are hours spent driving back and forth, weekends seemingly spent at parks, gyms, and fields watching...
In + Around Pensacola
Guide to Fish Fry Fridays in Pensacola
Thank COD, it’s Friday!
As Mardi Gras fades away along with our last bite of King Cake, the arrival of Ash Wednesday signals the beginning...
