Tips + Tricks

$81,000. That's the projected average cost of 4 years of tuition and fees for a UW institution in 2034. WOWZA. And, you now how we say, "time goes by so fast." Or, "Before you know it, they are all grown up." It's true. And, even more reason to start saving for college TODAY!

As I am writing this, the sun is shining and most of my family's routine revolves around outdoor activities. My toddler and I were able to make it to the playground to burn off some much-needed energy today but...

Fortunately, our family has used digital safety monitoring for identity theft for a few years.  Last year, we received an email saying that our son's Social Security Number was being used.  We dug into it and someone had opened...

The hardest part about outdoor winter fun is that it can take almost as long to get ready as it does to actually play outside. Sometimes longer. Getting out the door quickly doesn’t always happen with kids, especially when...

The weather is getting warmer as we inch toward the end of a (very weird) school year. That means it is time to start thinking about summer break! If you’ve been following my posts, you know that my family...

I’m a glass-half-full kinda gal.  When we got word that our kids would be home indefinitely, I made sure we were set for essentials, then I looked for the silver lining.  I landed on it being a good time...

We all jumped into motherhood knowing those first few months were going to be exhausting.  Around-the-clock feeds, diaper changes, possible colic or reflux, adapting to our new roles, family transitions, etc.  It’s A LOT and rightfully is an extremely...

While this is not my own original idea, I wanted to share it because I think you should try it too - cooking “hard boiled” eggs in the oven instead of actually boiling them.

It’s the end of a long day, the kids are in bed, and you sit on the couch, staring at your phone to unwind at the end of your day. Sound familiar? It’s what I do most nights because...

Happy summer! I’ll be the first to admit - heading to the beach with little kids can seem like a huge obstacle. As a self-proclaimed junior varsity mom (AKA - a first time mom!) - this was something that...