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What Kind of Rest Do You Need Right Now? A Mom’s Guide to the Seven Types of Rest

Featured· Motherhood· podcast· Self-care

I was sitting across from my doctor when she looked at my labs, pointed to a sea of red squares, and asked, "Are you tired?" I had to laugh because I am a mom of four and a small business owner; I wrote and launched my first book this year; and a relationship close to me collapsed, so yes, I am

10 Tiny Tweaks to Feed Your Family All Summer Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen

Featured· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· podcast· Summer

Every year around this time, kids are home from school, which means that family life looks a little different than it did during the school year. Gone are school lunches and one afternoon snack, and hello to kids who want to graze all day long. We are easing into the summer schedule around here,

How to Feed Your Family in a Busy Season (10 Tiny Tweaks That Help)

Featured· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· podcast

This season is full. Like, really full. And for some reason, my family still expects to eat dinner even though there are a million moving parts, you are not always together the way you would like, and the last thing you have the bandwidth for is an elaborate meal. Just me? Here is what I want

How to Survive a Busy Spring Season Without Burning Out (8 Tiny Tweaks That Are Actually Helping Me)

podcast· Simple Tips & Solutions· Spring

Track meets. Dance competitions. End-of-year concerts. Banquets. Teacher Appreciation Week. Birthdays. Work trips. And somehow, in the middle of all of it, I am still trying to keep the house running and remember everything. Sound familiar? If that's your life right now, I just want to say, it is

Reindeer Games: How to Host a Fun Holiday Party

Christmas· Merry Made Easy· podcast· Seasonal Activities

For the past FIVE years, we’ve hosted Reindeer Games Parties, and they’ve become the highlight of our holiday season! These festive gatherings are packed with holiday cheer, friendly competition, and so much fun that we host them not once, not twice, but THREE times each

50 Best Experience Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Christmas· Gift Guides· podcast· Seasonal Activities

There’s something truly special about gifts that linger long after the wrapping paper has been thrown away. My sister, an expert gift-giver, has mastered this art. She rarely gets us traditional gifts. Instead, she gives us experiences—memory-making adventures that spark connection, laughter, and

Pumpkin Carving with Kids: 16 Easy Tips and Fun Ideas

Fall· Halloween· podcast· Seasonal Activities

The fall season brings a medley of delightful traditions, but one that stands out among them is pumpkin carving with kids. I vividly remember picking out the perfect pumpkin as a child, digging in, and getting my hands dirty. For moms today, it can feel messy, time-consuming, and

10 Fun, Easy & Cheap Halloween Activities for Kids, Tweens + Teens

Fall· Halloween· podcast· Seasonal Activities

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and there's no need to break the bank or spend hours planning to create memorable moments with your kids. Whether you have little ghouls or older kids, here are some easy, budget-friendly, fun Halloween activities to celebrate the Halloween spirit with your

8 Powerful Ways to Help Your Kids Conquer Back-to-School Anxiety

Back to School Tips· podcast· Seasonal Activities

I don’t know about you, but we’ve been navigating all the feelings as it relates to back-to-school. There’s the joy of getting the teacher they wanted. There’s disappointment when no friends are in their class. And then there’s that fear of ‘Who’s going to sit next to me at lunch?’ — and I still