Long before the holiday decorations are put away and the ball in Times Square actually drops, we are bombarded by the pressure associated with January 1. Gyms, clothing stores, and food companies start pitching the “New You” for the...
My friends have been raving about Netflix's new documentary, The Social Dilemma. It's a riveting documentary on the drawbacks of spending too much time on social media. And, of course, I saw my friends talking about it on my...
"Mommy?! Daddy?! May I have a guinea pig for Christmas? I promise to take care of it and you won't have to do anything at all...I pinky-promise!"
Parents. When your beautiful little girl or boy comes to you early in...
As I reflect upon my day, I suddenly realize that almost half of 2023 has passed by already, and I cannot believe it.
Being summer break, most of us are driving our kids back and forth to camps, visiting splash...
The Christmas season has been a challenge for us this year, just as it has been for many of you. We have decorated our home, and have even managed to have a few gifts under the tree. Our tradition...
In honor of Nurses Week and Mother's Day, it's time to acknowledge the special experience of growing up with a nurse as a mom.
I remember my mom going back to school, even though people tried to discourage her. I...
As a mom, I have become exceptionally good at multitasking. I have taken conference calls while taking temperatures. I have written blog posts on my iPhone from the waiting room of the orthodontist’s office. I have arranged an entire...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Terminix. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all opinions and experiences are entirely our own.
My backyard has always been one of the favorite things about my house....
If you’ve never created a command center in your home, it’s an excellent tool to get your whole family organized. It’s a centralized location where you get to share current events, communicate goals, and plan for the future.
To get...
In 2015 I left the best friends, boss, co-workers, and job I had ever had to make the move to the famously hot Columbia for a better life for our family. Yes, folks, Columbia offered a better life than...
Trust me - if anyone has this problem, it’s me! My name is Meej and I’m addicted to my phone!
We go everywhere together and spend lots of time with one another. We document all the places we go and...
When people ask me how I am doing after moving to the states from Mexico, I usually highlight all the wonderful things that have happened since our arrival. The many places we have visited, the people we have met,...
July 4th.
We celebrate it loudly with firecrackers, parades, parties, and backyard barbeques.
Flags flap crisply in the breeze and we are all proud to be American.
July 4th evokes thoughts of hot weather, potato salad, hot dogs and hamburgers, swimming, and...
I enjoy pretty much the entire holiday season from Halloween to New Years Day! I mean who doesn't love dressing up for Halloween and taking their kids trick-or-treating or the beautiful fall colors that surround the days leading up...
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