five things every blogger should know

Blogger tips. Blogging advice. Five things every blogger should know.

Back at the beginning of November I was able to go to the WOW Summit that was held by Moms Meet down in Anaheim. This was a fun and unique conference as it was part blogger conference, part mom conference. Held over two days at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, the WOW Summit started off […]

plan a romantic getaway to Rush Creek Lodge near Yosemite

Swimming pool at Rush Creek Lodge. Swimming pool near Yosemite National Park.

Do you have a tradition for New Year’s Eve? Typically Mike and I order some Chinese takeout and have a little movie marathon with the kids. Also, our countdown to midnight is usually at 9:00 pm. Hey, 9:00 is the new midnight! However, last week my husband and I kissed the kids goodbye and hopped in […]

SMART goal setting with a vision board

Homeschool goal setting lesson plan. Making SMART goals. Making your own vision board.

Whether or not you make New Year’s resolutions (I personally prefer goals) the new year is a good time to think about your year that lies ahead. Most of us like to start the year off strong with a desire to do all the things. You’ll see tons of posts about SMART goal setting and […]

2018 successes and 2019 goals

Lifestyle blog. Mom blogger. Best blog posts of 2018.

Well, here we are–2019. Another year over and a new one begun and to be honest, I love it. A fresh slate, a clean start, a new beginning. What I don’t love? Resolutions and the whole “new year, new you” mentality.  I mean, why was the old you so terrible? You know what I do […]

the ultimate last minute gift guide

Last minute gift ideas for kids. Gift guide. Last minute gifts.

It happens to all of us no matter how well we feel like we’ve planned. I’m talking about the struggle to find the perfect gift. That struggle can turn even the most prepared of us into a last-minute gifter. It’s usually pretty easy to tell when we’ve been the victim of a last minute gift. […]