Every space in our house has become more high tech over the last few years and this technology can really make our lives easier. As a busy mom running from one place to another with my kids, I definitely feel a shortage on time when it comes to preparing meals for my family. Thankfully, this technology has given me some tricks and strategies that make prepping and cooking meals even easier! My new … [Read more...]
Ten Tips for Training for a Marathon
OY! Well if you have decided to take the leap and train for a marathon, then we can have lots to talk about! I have ran 4 half marathons over my running career and have always wanted to run one full one before I turned 35. Well, guess who's 34?! My husband and I decided to take the leap and train for a full and will be racing mid-January at the Rock and Roll marathon in Phoenix. We are about 3 … [Read more...]
Oh No, Mom is sick! 10 ideas to keep your kids busy so you can rest
Two weeks ago, my husband and I BOTH got sick. Not just "regular sick", but strep throat sick. BOTH of us; at the same time. To make matters worse, the kids were on spring break so there were no breaks- just us vs. them. As we laid there, ahh hem, I mean HE laid there, I struggled with finding activities to do with the kids to keep them entertained and by using as little energy as possible. I did … [Read more...]
Making a Family Car 1st Aid Kit
This week we are taking a road trip with our three kids to the mountains. A few days ago, I shared 10 tips for traveling with kids and one of them was to be prepared, which includes making a 1st aid kit! Keeping a 1st aid kit in the car is a good idea anyways, especially with little kids, you never know when you may need it. There's no telling when an emergency can strike and it's good … [Read more...]
TTT: Simple ways to stay organized in the New Year!
The New Year is almost upon us! One of your resolutions may be to have a more organized home, and I am here to help! This month I'll be writing about some organizational tips and tricks to help even the busiest mom (or non-mom) stay organized! Today I am starting off with ten simple ones to get you started: 1. Have kids in school? If you said yes, then you are familiar with all the papers that … [Read more...]
