One of the most challenging time of days for our family is that half hour right before dinner. The kids are getting hangry and they don't like being ignored by Mommy. And while most of them would be happy to plop down on the couch and go full zombie watching TV, that's not exactly going to get me my Mother of the Year trophy. And like the old saying, "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" - it seems ... Read More about Cooking with Kids of All Ages
Tired as a Mother? 7 Reasons Why You’re Exhausted
Parents are tired. It's a fact of this #momlife that we're constantly functioning at some stage of tired. It is why "Tired as a Mother" is an expression, and the reason we need so much under-eye concealer. But did you know that there are in fact seven different types of parent based exhaustion? From the regular old "needs more coffee" to the ULTIMATE exhaustion, there are lots of different ways ... Read More about Tired as a Mother? 7 Reasons Why You’re Exhausted
Survive (And THRIVE) with these Working Mom Life Hacks
Our newest contributor, Kayci, joins us again with her best working mom life hacks. Read on for ways to find out how to make life easier as a working mom. When my son was a baby I was a stay at home mom. I grew vegetables, cooked every meal from scratch, kept a clean house, and did all kinds of craft projects. I mean, he was an easy baby, so take that for what it's worth. But still, I prided ... Read More about Survive (And THRIVE) with these Working Mom Life Hacks
Epic Working Mom Organization Tip- The Working Mom Command Center
We were deep into the Christmas season and all of the crazy scheduling that comes with the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Holiday parties, end-of-year office schedules, daycare needs, and endless school events came at me in a deluge of demands on my time and resources. I was struggling with staying organized as a working mom. I needed a serious shake-up, and I set out to find some working mom ... Read More about Epic Working Mom Organization Tip- The Working Mom Command Center
Tips for Visiting Kidz Town with Toddlers
Living in Long Beach, we're fortunate to have a ton of awesome amenities! There are beautiful parks, great public pools during the summer, and an amazing aquarium, all without leaving the city. However, we've noticed that if you want to go to a great kids play place, you generally have to take a bit of a drive. And while we love places like Pretend City, we weren't always up for driving to Irvine. ... Read More about Tips for Visiting Kidz Town with Toddlers