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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This Is Not Okay
Twice this week the news has broke that a celebrity has died from suicide. First fashion designer Kate Spade, then celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain....