I am a huge sucker for themed desserts, especially ones that are fun to make with my kids! Melted Snowman Bark is such a fun winter treat to make that is mama-approved for easiness. Plus, you and your kiddos can get creative with it and make each batch different, depending on what you have on hand. Below, I’m sharing two different ways to create a Melted Snowman Bark that everyone will love this season!
Read MoreAdvent calendars have been so trendy the past few years. Brands from every niche are making their own versions to celebrate the holidays. You can find an advent calendar for almost everything, honestly! A Hot Sauce calendar? Yup! A Friends themed calendar? Mhm! And wine or beer filled calendar? You got it! They’re so fun for the kids and parents alike, so I’m grabbing a few to spread the joy a little further! Can’t decide which one to get this year? Here’s some inspo!
Read MoreIt smells like Thanksgiving is upon us, or maybe that’s the chicken nuggets and french fries I smell… LOL As a mom of two, I’ve been down that “picky eater” road a few times! They can love a certain food one day, then want nothing to do with it the next! If your kids are anything like mine, they might not touch any of the home-cooked meals you’ve spent hours making, especially on Thanksgiving. Over the years, I’ve learned how to navigate Thanksgiving dinner with a picky-eater, picking up a few tips and tricks along the way. Keep reading down for my go-to game plan:
Read MoreHalloween is this weekend, I can almost smell the candy! The weather has been a bit gloomy, so I wanted to get my family in the Halloween mood and make a fun treat for us all to enjoy. I decided to whip up some quick Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats! If you know me, I’m all for easy recipes, and this one definitely fits my criteria! 🤪 A little food coloring and white chocolate can take your typical Rice Krispy Treats and make them extra spooky!
Read MoreCan you really ever have too many kids lunch ideas?! With everyone going back to school, I’ve been breaking out some old favorite recipes along with new ones I’ve been wanting to try out. If your kids are anything like mine, they probably get bored of the typical turkey sandwich every day. Who can blame them! Healthy, quick, and filling are my top priorities when I’m packing a lunch. These three recipes have been consistent in our lunch rotation, so you know they’re good!
Read MoreWith the stress of back to school and upcoming holidays piling on, we decided it was time to take a step back and have some fun. Honestly in this busy season of life, we would take any excuse for a party! I set out to throw a party for my kids and their friends, but I couldn’t decide on a theme. I went to Aimery for his opinion and PJ Masks was the answer, without hesitation! PJ Masks is almost always queued up on the TV at my house, to the point where I’m walking around singing “PJ Masks, we're on our way. Into the night, to save the day!” all day! A PJ Masks themed party only seemed like the right choice! Luckily, Walmart has a ton of supplies that fit the theme and the budget.
Read MoreEvery parent knows that a kid can tear through shoes like they’re NOTHING! Finding shoes that last for awhile can be tricky, especially when you factor in the cost. Back to school season is stressful enough, so buying a pair of poorly-made shoes that last one week isn’t part of the plan. I’ve compiled 10 pairs of shoes for your little one that would be perfect for this season of life. Plus, they’re durable so you won’t be running out to grab a new pair next week!
Read MoreOver the past year of eating lunch at home rather than grabbing a prepackaged meal showed us all just how much plastic and paper waste we can be saving! With Aimery going back to school, it’s time to start whipping up lunches for him to take along. Although this year, my goal is to create lunches that are good for my son and the earth!
Read MoreI’ll be honest when I say that packing a lunch box is not my favorite task. Some days, I can’t figure out what to pack, so it feels like it takes me ten years to throw something together! Then, on the other days, I pack it and end up forgetting it in the refrigerator - oops!
Read MoreGrowing up, I was always the kid that got so excited to get the fresh pencils, notebooks, and markers. Searching for and finding the perfect backpack made the beginning of the school year feel that much more special, so I plan to continue that feeling for Aims. If you and your little one are on the hunt for the perfect 2021 school year bag, look no further! Check out these trendy kids backpacks for 2021 below.
Read MoreHi Friends! Today we are re-sharing this fun bunny craft for Easter. Look how little Aimery is here! 😍 We are going to make this again on Easter morning with both Aimery and Adlavie, I can’t wait. Keep reading for how you can quickly make this craft with your little ones!
Read MoreDuring this time at home, our family has had to get creative with fun ways to spend time together! One of our favorite things to do is have family movie nights. We try to plan a movie night at least once a week, and always make it special for Aimery. It’s a great way for Ben and I to spend quality time together and make great memories while watching our favorite movies. We make a night out of it by playing games, building pillow forts, and eating our favorite snacks. Keep reading for three tips for fun family movie nights!
Read MoreAs we are preparing for baby #2, we are working with Aimery to become more independent. Mornings are becoming especially hard for me at this point in pregnancy, as I’m waking up exhausted and can’t seem to get enough sleep at night. Baby girl has been keeping me up at all hours kicking! That being said, I’ve started working with Aimery this week to complete a daily checklist so I don’t have to remind him of everything that needs to be done before heading off to school. I created him a personalized checklist that reflects our morning routine! I’m sharing our morning routine and a printable below!
Read MoreIt’s been what seems like 100 days of staying at home since the beginning of COVID-19. It still seems unreal, right? Like we are going to wake up one day and this never actually happened? We did a quick survey on Instagram stories last week asking where your county/state is at their current stay at home order. The majority of you are also in the red phase. I’ll be the first to say that I’m starting to lose my mind, and all the normal rules and routine have been tossed out of the window. Just like most moms out there, I'm currently wearing all the hats. Being a full time mom, preschool teacher, personal chef, house cleaner, all while “working” from home (LOL). If you’re like me, you are looking for any possible way to escape at this point, and I’m here to share 5 tips to keep your kids entertained at home - cereal and screen time very much included.
Read MoreAs many of you know, Ben and I got married this fall! We are so excited to spend our first holiday season as a family. I started a few traditions with Aimery over the years, and I’m looking forward to starting new ones this year with Ben. There are four holiday traditions that we are really excited to start this year, and wanted to share them with you! Keep reading for the new traditions we will be starting this year!
Read MoreWhen Aimery started going back to school this year, I noticed that he was a lot more tired in the evenings and could no longer make it to his 9PM bedtime. This is the first year that Aimery is in all day care, and his preschool only has one hour naps, which has been an adjustment for Aimery’s sleep schedule. He normally takes three hour naps at home - our kid loves to sleep! Since his nap time was cut in half, he needed to start getting ready for bed earlier. We have found that having bedtime routines work really well for our family! Aimery has started to really enjoy having time devoted to him in the evenings to relax and wind down before he goes to sleep. Here are three bedtime routines we practice on school nights!
Read MoreBack-To-School season is quickly approaching - wasn’t it just May?! I can’t believe I’m already prepping for the upcoming school year! This is the first year that Aims will be going to school all day, which means I’m currently on the hunt for lunch box friendly snacks. As he’s getting bigger, I’m becoming more mindful of food I feed him and trying to find snacks that taste great and are good for him, as well.
Read MoreToday, our little boy turns three 💛Last weekend we celebrated Aimery by throwing him a small party with our closest family! It wasn’t super pinterest-worthy, but it was a party that we will never forget! It was everything Aims requested, from the party hats to hundreds of balloons. We had an amazing time celebrating him, connecting with our family, and making memories. Keep scrolling for all of the birthday photos!
Read MoreWith running two businesses, it can sometimes be hard to balance my work and mom life. Over the last few months, I have been trying to be more aware of how I spend my time and focus on being in the present, especially with my son. I’ve been trying to set aside undivided time with Aimery, so when we heard “How to Train Your Dragon 3” was coming out, I knew that a movie night was in order!
Read MoreIf you are a parent, I don’t have to tell you how quickly our children’s stuffed friends can get dirty after just one trip to the park or every day love at home! Recently, Aimery’s Ellie has been in desperate need of a good wash. I had no idea how I was supposed to go about washing Ellie until a recent event I attended with Lysol in NYC!
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