Now that the 2017-2018 school year is back in full swing, I thought I’d share with you our family schedule. I’ve talked about us having a busy life in the past. I’ve also shared how I feel about being a 2 working parent household. Time just flies by. Before we know it, it’s Christmas, then […]
Popcorn for Dinner (& Other Dinner Confessions)
As a working mom, the few hours between walking in the door and getting the kids into bed can by the most hectic. Followed closely by the morning routine where we usually only have an hour to get everyone up, fed, dressed, packed and out the door – winter and summer! But there’s something about […]
A Few Tips For Making Friends As A Working Mom
Raising kids is hard work. (I think I’ve started a few other posts with this strong opening – but it’s so true!) Making time for friends (or making friends in general) while raising those afore-mentioned children can be more hassle than it’s worth. Okay, well that’s not really true – making time for yourself, alone […]
Working Parents, School Aged Kids, & Summer Routines
School is almost over. Sadly, as a working parent, your routine doesn’t change just because summer arrives. Instead we have to find alternate care for our kiddos who go to school (and likely after school care of some sort) so we can continue to work and support our families. I went out into the digital […]
5 Ways to Thrive As Working Parents
In today’s economy many families with children have 2 working parents. This is becoming the new “normal.” Where in my family my dad was the sole wage earner while I was growing up, there is no way we – the family I’ve created with my husband – could live comfortably on only one income. “In […]