Past a certain age, some people would prefer to have their birthday pass without notice. Not me. I embrace my special day. In fact, I love birthdays so much that in our family we celebrate twice a year, on...
In only 15 minutes, Kirsten shows us how to get thinner arms and a slimmer waist!
Daily Routine: {for full article and instructions for each exercise, click here!}
Plank: 60 sec
Push Ups: 15 reps
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 fun and engaging (e.g. while...
Like every busy mom (and really, have you ever met a mom who isn't busy?), I'm always looking for services that simplify my life. With two children, a husband, and a full-time job, it's hard to fit in time for shopping....
originally posted Jan. 16, 2014
If you're like me, you have a philanthropist's heart and a burning desire to do more for others in our community, but rarely have the perfect opportunity to make good on it! It can be...
Toy organization. More specifically... LEGO STORAGE!
One of the questions I'm most frequently asked is how do I store all the Legos without losing my mind? As the mom of an almost-seven year old with a passion for Legos (and...
I always seem to have stacks of articles torn from magazines, pages ripped from catalogs, and printed recipes that wind up stashed in a drawer or piled on my nightstand. When my daughters were small, the stack grew larger as I added kids magazines...
I remember that week very clearly. I was a full-time working mom. I was managing 60 people, who in turn were managing a $5 Billion portfolio. Yep. Billion with a B. I had two brilliant young kids, who were...
I always knew I wanted 3 kids. I came from a family of 3 and have a sister and a brother. I wanted two girls and a boy, in that order. So far, I’m on track and have 2...
As we make our New Year's resolutions, being organized is always on the top of my list. This year I'm not looking at it as a resolution, but more of a way of life and a way to keep...
I have one no-fail staple in my cosmetic bag – my lipstick. I have bought the same $1.27 lip color for probably 10 years now, and if NYC ever discontinued 415B I think I might cry. I know exactly where it’s...
So, every year we see the "goal setting" commercials on TV. We think about setting a few new goals ... shoot, we even jot a couple down in our mommy TO-DO List notebook ... but do we remember where that is 2...
Tis the season, mama friends! Your beauty lovin’ gal pal couldn’t let the year end without showcasing some of my favorite beauty products, beauty products that I think you may want to put on your holiday wish lists. You...
I have noticed in the last few years, mainly since social media took over our lives, that everyone seems to be in competition with everyone else-- especially us moms. I like to call it "Your Facebook Life". For example,...
6 Ways To Connect With Family Across The Miles
Many of us in Central Florida have relocated away from family and friends. My family moved here 2 years ago, leaving all our family behind, including our eldest son. It has...
Orlando Mom Guide to Berry Picking
Berry picking is a family favorite around here, and for good reason! We get to spend time outside in the beautiful Orlando weather and...
