Have you started to save for next year’s summer vacation? Although the summer has just wrapped up, I don’t think it’s too early to start thinking about next summer. This year, my family was fortunate to vacation in San Diego. We spent an entire week relaxing on the beach, having fun at amusement parks, and…
Category: Family
Tips for a Gender Neutral Baby Wardrobe
This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. The first two thoughts I have whenever I find out someone is having a baby are: What a blessing! Must. Buy. Baby. Clothes. Now. Nothing awakens my shopping bug like learning that a new itty bitty is on the way,…
Second Grade Rocks!
It’s been a few weeks since Ayva started the second grade, and I couldn’t let the month go past without giving an update on how things are going. When Ayva first went to kindergarten a couple of years ago, I thought that would be the pinnacle of excitement for her elementary school years. I was…
Pan-Seared Chicken with Cheddar Grits
This delicious Pan-Seared Chicken & Cheddar Grits recipe post is sponsored by Foster Farms® Simply Raised What comes to mind when you hear the words, “comfort food”? I think about the hours I spent in my grandmother’s kitchen growing up. She spent most of her time in that kitchen, baking cakes, frying chicken, and simmering greens. We…
Raising a Well-Rounded Athlete
If you have a child, it is inevitable that they will get physically hurt at some point in their lives. It might happen when they’re little and they fall from the play structure at preschool. Maybe it won’t happen until they’re older and they get injured playing soccer, or doing gymnastics. I don’t know when,…