Spring break is just around the corner folks and if you are anything like me, you have zero plans. Until today! Check out my list of all things spring break in the Chicagoland area. A little back story: We are yet to take a spring break vacation. YUP, you read that right. We have never taken [...]
Knock, knock. Who's there? It's Monday, my cleaning day. I know how lame that sounds but as a stay at home parent, I look forward to Mondays. One - because the chaos of the weekend is over and I have the house and the day to myself [unless it's a holiday]. Two - because this [...]
In most cases when the school calls for a SNOW DAY, that just means an extra day for the kids to do some sledding, snowboarding and/ or skiing. But not this time around. This time we are strongly advised not to leave the house. Not to expose our skin to these brutal negative temperatures and [...]
Good morning! Let's jump right in! I am that mom. The mom who is conflicted! On one hand I want my kids to grow and be independent so they don't end up needy. But on another hand I want to help them with everything because soon enough they won't need me. Now what?! I don't know! [...]
Marriage isn’t always easy. Merging two personalities and years of life and experiences prior to uniting can be beautiful yet challenging. Adding children, jobs, homes, sacrifices and new encounters bring on a whole other set of trials. But through all of that, there is growth. There is maturity and sometimes immaturity. But most of all [...]
Have you ever felt like something wasn't right? Deep down inside you had a feeling like something was off. Your mind, body and soul were just not in sync?! Your head was spinning and more then usual. You were forgetting simple tasks and even groceries at the store. And I mean, you paid for hot [...]
Hello friends. Happy Monday! Today I want to address something that people seem to love. Something they just can't get enough of! Something that seems to never go out of style. Some wear it very well, while others hide behind it. It's almost like an addiction. Nastiness. Yup. People suck. Women suck. They are nasty [...]
Hello my fellow moms. Do you ever find yourself at home with your kids but hiding in the bathroom or pantry just so you can have a snack in peace? It's okay, you are not alone! Do you ever stay up late at night after everyone is sleeping to finish chores or to catch your [...]
Today we are tackling the daunting task of school lunches! In just a few short weeks, I will have 2 kids in school full time! While that sounds fantastic and allows for more me time, it isn't as glamorous. Because both of my kids have different tastes and likes, we have already started to individually analyze [...]
