kids · motherhood

Little Space Heaters

It was in the 80s yesterday here in New England. Gorgeous day. I had the windows open in the house. The breeze kicked up a little in the evening making it very comfortable. Then something happened…the temperature dropped to 50! As previously stated, all the windows were open in the house. Yup, it was cold,… Continue reading Little Space Heaters

balancing work and family

Week 1

Well we have made it through the first week of school. All I have to say is EXHAUSTING. Exhausting for everyone. It doesn’t help that I am coming down with a cold or allergies. Our strategy for balancing work, school, and family definitely needs tweaking. Trying to get from my son’s elementary school, through two… Continue reading Week 1

kids · parenting

Toys, Toys, Toys…Please Stop

All kids love toys. What’s not to love? I think truthfully even as adults we still love our toys. But when getting a new toy becomes an obsession, I get a little unnerved. My oldest son loves toys and is always looking/asking for something new. He is easy to please. The simple $1 toy frog from… Continue reading Toys, Toys, Toys…Please Stop