Anne Marie
Dear Room Mom – Let’s Tackle Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear Fellow Room Mom,
It's that magical time of the year for field trips, class performances, end of the year celebrations, planning summer activities....and teacher appreciation week. Just when you think that things can't get...
Last Minute Christmas Letter to Santa {PRINTABLE}
Originally posted December 2019, updated December 2020
Last Minute Christmas Letter to Santa {PRINTABLE}
Ladies we are hitting crunch time. Hanukkah is in full swing, Christmas is just around the corner, and that special spot filled...
Educational Resources for Upper Elementary Kids
With the kids home ALL THE TIME thanks to the current pandemic and schools being closed (at least through May 1st in Florida), if you are like me, then you're desperately looking for educational...
My Anxiety Is Through the Roof
My anxiety is through the roof.
School isn't "normal". Eating out isn't "normal". The theme parks aren't "normal".
Socially distancing from people. No gatherings of more than 10 people. Self-quarantine. Wear a mask? Don't wear a...
That Darn Elf
Which category do you fall into? LOVE OR HATE?
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love the Elf on the Shelf, and those who HATE it with the passion of...
5 Summer Drinks to Cool You Off
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good cocktail, and with temperatures in Orlando hanging out in the 90's I am on the search for the perfect summertime cocktail to keep me...
Simple Crafts and Activities… When It’s Too Hot, You’re Too Tired, or It’s Raining
Have you ever noticed that the days when your kids are B-O-R-E-D are the days when you just can't? It's like they can sense when you are exhausted (or hungover, I won't judge!) to decide...
How I Prep for Consignment Sales
Consignment sales are one of my favorite #MomHacks. Not only are they are great way to fill your kids wardrobes each year, but they are an amazing way to make some money!! Here is...
Peace Out, Hair Dye…I’m Going Gray!
Peace out, box o'dye!
So long, salon coloring!
Adios, root touch up kits!
That's right...I'm going GRAY...and I'm only 35.
My First Gray Hair
I guess I should start at the beginning. It started almost 11 years ago when...
5 Things to Know Before Going to Tea at American Girl Bistro
Our family has never been big birthday party people. And by our family, I mean my husband and I do not have the energy to have 20 screaming kids running around our house or...
Theme Park Burnout: Why We Are Taking a Break from the Parks
Even before moving to Orlando my family was theme park junkies. When we lived in Atlanta we had passes to Six Flags Over Georgia and went all the time. So when my family moved...
Reading Goals – Not Just for Schoolchildren
My kid told me that I can't be apart of our family any more. It wasn't said out of anger, frustration, or sadness. His reason was simple - I don't spend enough time reading...
The Career Change I Never Expected to Love
Many moons ago when I started college career I had big dreams (don't we all at 18?) of becoming a theatre teacher. I had adored my Dramatic Interpretation of Literature class in high school...
2 Cheap and Fun Orlando Staycations
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - we are so lucky to live in Central Florida. We live where the rest of the country (heck the world) literally dreams of coming...
Party Wings in Under an Hour
One of my favorite meals has always been wings, but I was always scared to make them. During a recent trip to family favorite Costco my husband suggested that we buy a BIG (isn't...