Hello and hello! It’s been awhile since I wrote a Weekly Ramble on Life as Mom. As I closed up my Substack last month, I realized how much I enjoyed writing this column each week. It’s a good debrief for myself. As I read through the archives, it makes me happy. Wow! I’ve grown a…
When the weather heats up and your family’s activities increase, the last thing you want to do is be stuck inside the kitchen! Keep a list of Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas on hand so that meal prep and clean-up are both quick and simple! Whether you put a Snacky Dinner on repeat or decide to…
When a special occasions rolls around, it brings with it the temptation to “do it up big.” Usually that signifies “do it up expensive.” A few too many “special” occasions and you can find yourself in the poor house. Or at least with a few too many bills and too little money.
There are so many great ways to celebrate a new baby, from hosting a baby shower to welcoming the new little one at the hospital with a first birth-day cake, complete with a zero candle. Our family has welcomed six babies and has had such fun celebrating together. From How to Help a New Mom…
As a mom, your life is full. There are so many things to keep track of during the day: kids, home, school, work, that sometimes meal prep gets the short end of the stick. Reduce your stress by making a list of easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas that will save the day — and your…
As back to school season gears up, it’s time to dust off that slow cooker! Using these Easy Weeknight Crockpot Meals, you can prep dinner in the morning to save time and stress less while you figure out that whole new school routine! Whether you send your kids off to school or teach them yourself,…
Make it a great vacation spending time with your family and enjoying great road trip meals that won’t break the bank. You don’t need to pay the high price of restaurants and convenience foods when you plan to save on road trip foods. Consider these easy food ideas from road trip breakfast ideas to healthy…
After years of chasing toddlers and being a fairly active mom, I started gaining weight. I tried lots of fad diets that did not work. Finally something did. Here’s my review of the 2BMindset. I’ve mentioned here and on social media that I lost 25 pounds in 2019. It goes down as THE MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT…