Just this morning, my eldest daughter (who’s now 10) came downstairs and said to me, “I’m not feeling well…” Normally this utterance would kick my mom anxiety into high gear, but I knew she was already suffering with a cold. I asked her if it was “just her cold” causing her to feel unwell. And […]
Raising Girls: I Have A Tween!
I have 2 daughters. They are the light of my life. But, my oldest just turned 10, so I think that means she’s officially a “tween” now. (That doesn’t change how I feel about her, but it does make me a little nervous for the next few years!) So, what is a “tween”? That’s a […]
Ways to Invite People on Short Notice (Without Trying Too Hard!)
Life is hectic, am I right? I know ours sure is. Sometimes staying on top of your to-do list feels impossible! Often that means your social life stays pretty quiet. But I’m here to give you ways to throw together a party at the last minute. Sometimes I do this for my kids and their […]
Meal Planning Tips and Tricks
Meal Planning. I suck at it. I want desperately to have this be a successful area of my life. But I haven’t yet learned the quick and easy tips to make meal planning work for us. Most nights end up being: pick up from after school care and go directly to dance classes. That means […]
Gift Guide for Dancers (Do’s and Don’ts)
My oldest daughter, Emma, is about to turn 10. 10! I am always looking for gift ideas that she’ll actually use. We don’t need more toys, no one buys movies or music anymore, and her clothes are already busting out of her dresser and closet. Emma has been dancing since she was 3, and there […]