Karrie
Ma Amour, Mother’s Day Edition
Mother’s Day. The day when moms everywhere feel the love.
If you were to name some of your favorite things...the things you LOVE, what would you come up with? With Mother's Day coming up, it got me...
Kids and Nutrition: Let’s Be Real
It’s National Nutrition Month, which serves to encourage (guilt) parents and kids to eat right and stay healthy. So instead of an educational post about healthy eating and kids, I’m just going to be...
Ma Amour, volume 3
So, I’m one of those people who’s never really been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. It isn’t related to any personal or childhood experiences and it isn’t because I’m not a hopeless romantic....
Managing Kids in Public: Can I get Xanax for that?
Last week started with a last minute trip to see a college pal and her kids, followed by a trip to the Florida Aquarium. By 'last minute' I mean there was limited time to think...
Disconnect to Connect
Could you live without social media for an extended period of time? Everywhere you look people are gazing longingly into a phone screen as if under a trance; giving more attention to their hand...
Ma Amour Gifting
Based on my Ma Amour this month, I’m slightly obsessed with gift giving, but each can be given with the click of a button at the very last minute! Below are just a few...
We Like to Move It: Tips on Moving with Kids
If they gave certifications in moving, I’m certain I’d earn some level of distinction. As a child we moved when the military dictated, and after college I never could quite settle into one place...
Routinely Unrealistic
Truth: I don't always like being a Mom. I'm thankful, blessed and so fortunate to be a mother. I adore my children and couldn't imagine my life without them. I'm so fortunate to be a...
Life with Toddlers
It used to sound much more daunting to say I have "Two under two." However, the truth is having a one year old and newborn is much easier than managing twins or two toddlers.
As my...
Tasty Super Bowl Eats (and even healthy, shhhhh!)
I love football and food, so the Super Bowl is a great excuse to celebrate both. This year though, I’m committed to my healthy lifestyle, so I’m determined to balance out our party food...
Review: Curious World
I’m not a very creative mom and I’m truly lacking when it comes to entertaining and educating my kids. It isn’t instinctual for me to take everyday moments and create learning opportunities that are...
Pacing the Dinner Dash
Growing up my mother displayed some impressive skills and characteristics while setting a great example of how to successfully be a working mom before it was en vogue. Unfortunately, one of those skills was...
Pneumonia was a Blessing
The day before Halloween I was diagnosed with pneumonia. The good news was it could be managed with medication and rest. The bad news was I was contagious until 12 hours after my fever...