I’m a Survivor – Ending the Silence on Domestic Violence
I share this every September/October, and I will continue to share until all the stories have a different narrative and a different ending.
Cooking with Kids: A Culinary Journey of Learning and Fun
Cooking with Kids: Discover the joys of family bonding and education in the kitchen. Explore diverse cuisines, embrace messiness, and create lifelong memories.
Navigating Work-Life Balance: A Guide for Work-at-Home Moms
Discover the secrets to achieving work-life balance as a work-at-home mom. Practical tips and strategies for juggling career, family, and personal time. Create a more harmonious and fulfilling life today.
Create a Morning Routine for Your Family That Works
Create and establish a morning routine that helps everyone feel calm, organized, and starts the day with an “Ok, we got this!” spirit that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
8 Time Management Tips for Work At Home Moms
Moms juggle so many tasks and responsibilities every single day. If you aren’t spending your time wisely most of the day, you probably aren’t getting much done. Making small, manageable changes can keep you moving, productive at your job, and really help the whole family be happier and calmer.
7 Key Life Skills to Teach Your Kids
While the list of life skills we should teach our children is long, these 7 are key and will serve them well forever.
Learning More About American Leadership Academy
Opening this fall, American Leadership Academy in Lexington, SC has piqued the interest of thousands of parents around town.
The Origins of Blue Fishing Day & 5 Ways to Help Everyone Chill
Years overdue post! What is a blue fishing day? Blue fishing days are those days where … it’s wild. Where did this legend come from? How to deal with them? We got you!
Studying Up on Lexington’s New Charter School
Have questions about Lexington’s new charter school? We did, too. This is a compilation of information from our research of ALA, Core Knowledge, charter schools in SC, and more.
25 Writing Prompts and Lists to Create in Your Journal
Lists can help you hold on to memories from the past. Some help you learn from life lessons in the past & present. Others help you grow & you plan your future. 25 prompts to get that genius creativity flowing!
Save the Date! Day Date and At-Home Date Ideas
Quality time can be hard to fit in. Learn why it’s key, fun day date adventures around town, easy ideas for at-home dates after the kids go to bed.
Chili Cheese Dip in the Slow Cooker
Especially in the south, fall means football. Chili Cheese Dip is fantastic (and easy) to make on Game Day.
10 Tips to Handle Kid Meltdowns
We’ve all been there. It can be embarrassing, frustrating, and even a little bit scary. Simple tips, to help handle toddler meltdowns like a pro.
2022 Elections in Lexington: Make an Informed Decision
There are many important things to consider when voting in a local election. We’ve got you covered with information to research the roles, candidates, and local issues on the ballot and directions on how to register and vote in Lexington, SC.
Minimizing Interruptions from the Kids for WAHMs
Being a work-at-home mom has a lot of benefits, but it’s also difficult to get work done with little ones running around. Tips to minimize interruptions while you’re trying to work.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: 7 Strategies to a Successful Meeting
Wondering what to do before, during, and after your child’s parent teacher conference? These tips will help make the most of the meeting.
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Ditch Diapers
Is it time to rejoice and ditch the diapers?! Potty training can be daunting for toddlers and parents alike. With some preparation and patience, it doesn’t have to be a giant, scary challenge.
9 Organizational Tips for Back-to-School
Beyond tips for getting organized and tools to gather, it’s really important is having a sense of clarity so that your children can start the school year off with an advantage.
Easy Bathroom Organization Tips for Busy Moms
Tips to tidy everything up, make your bathroom less “oh my” & more relaxing oasis. And so that you can actually find what you’re looking for (and maybe even have some room to breathe).
21 Reasons Gymnastics is Awesome for Kids
With dozens of benefits for child development, far beyond strength & will last for years, 21 reasons why gymnastics is amazing and helps kids in the gym, in school, in life.
Running for Moms: A Beginners Guide to Benefits, Motivation & Getting Started
Running for Moms is a guide to getting started, benefits and motivation for running after you have kids.
Help Your Child Adjust to the Time Change
It takes about a week for kids to adjust to time changes, but with a little work, you can make those six or seven days much calmer.
7 Ways to Get Active & Stay Active
(More than) 7 practical tips to help you get moving and stay moving that fit into even the busiest mom days.
How to Declutter Quickly Without Getting Overwhelmed
How do you tackle what seems like an absolutely ginormous, overwhelming task that is decluttering? The same way you eat an elephant: one bite at a time.
Teen Depression: Misconceptions, Symptoms and Actions to Consider
Depression is a serious but common mental illness that affects many people, including teens. What you should look for if you think your teenager might have depression so you can help them get treatment before they develop more serious issues.
Cold Brew Smoothie w/ Banana
Start the morning off by fueling your body with more than coffee, sugar, and creamer, a Cold Brew Smoothie w/ Banana is an easy and delicious choice.
So You Want to Start Journaling
Want to start a journal? Or maybe, like me, “want” isn’t quite the right word. Maybe you have heard of the benefits that writing daily can provide and have decided to give it a shot.
15 Ways to Brighten Your Home with Color
“Pops of color”, there’s a reason it’s a thing. It really does work to add some happy to your world without breaking the bank or your back.
Stocking Your Pantry on a Budget 101
Understanding the basics of how to stock your pantry on a budget makes it seem less overwhelming which is the first step to actually doing it.
Create an Intentional Action Plan for Summer
What do you hope to accomplish this summer? It’s about more than just the kids. It’s about the whole family and YOU! Create an intentional plan to make the most of your summer.
Gettin’ Fancy French Toast Casserole
Gettin’ Fancy French Toast Casserole is an easy french toast casserole great for holidays and lazy mornings. Prepare the night before. Refrigerate overnight. Then all you have to do is pop it in the oven in the morning.
9 Things to Pack for Your Next Road Trip with Kids
Spring Break is only a few weeks away with summer vacation right behind it. The opportunity for road trips is (finally) looking pretty darn good. Traveling with kids can be … um … character building. Being mindful of age appropriateness, safety and common sense, here are 9 of my favorite things to throw in the car on a road trip:
7 Road Trip Games: No Batteries Required
We left the house without the electronics last week. This wasn’t a quick trip to the store, so I wasn’t surprised when the kid got a bit squirrely. What’s a mom to do?
Booster Seats: No Need to Rush
Maybe it is just me, but I see posts every day about car seat safety that are heavy on the topic of harness car seats and light on booster seats. Granted “big kids” are sturdier than babies. However, using booster seats properly and long enough is just as important. And I see far more people rushing…
5 Things For When Your Teen Starts Driving
Your teen thinks, “FREEDOM!” You think of everything else. We’ve got 5 things to make sure your kids know when before they start driving.
Kids and Screen Time: Ten Facts Parents Should Know
Screen time can be a struggle for parents. Knowing what’s age appropriate will help you make decisions for your child and family.
The ABCs of Newborn Care with Dr. Vartanian
Dr. Vartanian answers some of the most common questions from new parents. The best thing you can give your baby at this age is love; you cannot spoil a baby! There are many resources available to help support new moms, and your pediatrician can be one of the best.
No question is too small.
25 Things for Your Car Emergency Kit
Having emergency supplies in your car is like preparing for any other emergency. You pray you never need them, but you are really glad to have them if this is an emergency.
Operation Veggies
A mom asked for tips on getting her kids to eat more veggies & ideas for hiding the veggies in food. After some research & talking to several moms, here’s a list of tips that seem to be the most successful.