This is a packed post with how to paint a chalkboard wall, free door sign and how to plan for a room kids can grow into. I’ll show you how we’re focusing on activities instead of more toys with things like foosball, book wall and movie projector. Our playroom sees a lot of kids and… Read More A playroom with less toys and more activities
Our first day of school was last week (in case you missed my dramatic video) and, whoa, was I in for a surprise! The boys came home hangry, dumping empty bags here, folders there, uniforms on the floor and shoving food in their mouths from the fridge and pantry. We were fighting about every. single.… Read More Our after school routine
It’s back to school time! And oh boy am I ready for a change. This summer has been intense. I have been intense! In my last post I was about as serious and vulnerable as I have ever been, but today I’m ready to be a little silly (okay, ridiculous) and depict what the first… Read More Video: Mom’s first day of school
Looking for a last minute sentimental gift? These easy and silly bookmarks will be sure to get you off the hook for procrastinating. You and I are in the same club. Last year, about a day before Father’s Day, I made these with the kids. My last minute creativity saved face but there was no… Read More Fun float away kids bookmark
I shared this printable on Instagram and asked if anyone was interested and the answer was yes! So today I’m sharing this three-month summer calendar with bucket list at the bottom. The idea is that I can plan out our summer as much as possible instead of just winging it. In past summers I just… Read More Summer calendar printable with bucketlist
I have so many free printables for you today! I’m gearing up for summertime at home with three kids very close in age. I’m being proactive about the inevitable bickering, lots of time together and the dreaded “I’m bored.” I want to talk about a few things that are changing the way we are disciplining,… Read More Behavior chart, consequence jar and bored jar
I value productivity, but I need balance too. Left to my own devices, I would never sit down, forget to eat and run full force at a project until I see its completion, but that is not how motherhood works! The days that I commit to projects and writing, I feel the tug of quality… Read More How I organize my day with kids and work
This weekend Clara turned three! We celebrated with a small family party at her demand … I mean request. She had the absolute time of her life and is now fully stocked with a lifetime supply of wands, bright plastic jewelry and tutus. I’ll share my tiny budget with you and how I didn’t buy… Read More How to save money on birthday parties
A few weeks ago I deleted all our Roku kid channels but two — PBS Kids and National Geographic Kids. There are several reasons that led me to this decision and have me considering a tv-free summer. Is that possible!? My kids watched way too much tv during our move. It allowed Marcello and I to… Read More Is a no-tv summer possible?
