Tips + Tricks

Over a year ago, my husband expressed to me that he “felt like a bad parent.” He didn't feel as if he was getting any quality time with our children because it seemed like we were always disciplining them...

Dear Mom on the Run: I see you, I hear you, I understand you, and I KNOW the kids are always hungry!  Dinner time rolls around, and you realize that no “bibidi babidi boom” is going to put food on...

Aaaaah, January! My favorite month of the year! The month of fewer commitments, fresh starts, resolutions, and organization! While I'm probably not the person to turn to for advice on how to lose 20 pounds (not my forte) or...

Something about turning 40 forced me to re-evaluate my life. Suddenly, and without warning, I felt a seismic shift in how I perceive the most important things in my life. I was ready to start purging the negative and...

Math was never my best subject. Looking back, I think the shaky foundation began in middle school. I did well enough to earn solid B’s, but I never really comprehended the subject matter, which created much bigger problems once...

We've happily closed the door on 2020 and are moving on to a new and better 2021. Many things are out of our control, but purging our house is not one of those things. Did you know having fewer things...

Are you ready to KICK 2020 out the window?! Below you will find a brief history and list of some traditions practiced by people worldwide for LUCK in the New Year. I come from a melting pot of cultures, and...

In our home, the Christmas festivities take place on the eve before the birth of Jesus, December 24th. We dress in our finest threads and cook our most special meals, but most importantly, we open our doors to neighbors,...

As a teacher, sometimes I feel a small pang of envy when I see pictures of friends sitting on a restaurant patio during their hour-long lunch breaks. Even a trip to the Chick-Fil-A drive-through seems luxurious when you’re used...

Tis’ the season for another round of e-learning … Probably not what most of you mammas wanted or expected this holiday season. Unfortunately, virtual education requires us as parents to play a more active role in our children’s daily...