Listen guys, hope you don’t mind that Mommy is going to be the one attending a whole plate of after-school activities. Listen up here and I’ll walk you through what you’ll need to do to get me ready to roll. Moms out there, want to join me at flute lessons? Comment below if you too [...]
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When Mom Friends Move On
The flurry of getting my kids through the first week of school, new classmates, and new activities has left me feeling curiously abandoned this week. Abandoned? Well, since 2006 my kids have attended the same wonderful preschool in New York City. The school is filled with all sorts of fantastic and interesting families and I [...]
Crafting Gone Crazy: Why I Don’t DIY
The summer has come and gone and I’ve got my hands full with kids heading back to school, so I totally freaked out when I started seeing ideas for DIY Halloween costumes popping up online! It got me thinking about how it seems like the world has gone crazy for crafts. Everywhere I look, I’m [...]
How to Organize Kids’ School Papers and Projects
My kiddies are heading back to school next week (well, four of the five are!) which means an onslaught of papers, projects and crafts is heading my way! Thank you, teachers! After countless evenings fretting over what to do with all of this stuff, I’ve developed my own little system that helps me keep up [...]
Family Food Fix: Shake Up Your Salads
It’s official…my family is in a food rut! We eat the same meals over and over, even on the same nights of the week. I’m guessing I’m not the only busy mom who has this problem, so I’m going to do some videos with simple solutions to shake up your meals. And today we’re starting [...]
Getting Back in the Schoolwork Groove
Can’t believe that this long summer is almost over and my kiddies are heading back to school next week. My kids have spent most of the summer in day camps, but no so much time keeping their school skills sharp. So, these past two weeks we’ve said no to camp and we’re doing just a [...]
Eating Out With 5 Kids: My Survival Strategies
I had the best experience eating dinner out at a restaurant with all five of my kids and some family friends recently. Watch for the three things that made this possible! What works for you when it comes to dining out with kids? You might also like: How to Handle Junk Food Overload at Camp [...]
Best Thing I Did With My Kids All Summer
It wasn’t camp. It wasn’t the beach. Or the pool. Or the amusement park. You’ll never guess…watch to see what our most memorable summer experience has been. And share yours by commenting below! You might also like: Camp Survival Guide Trying to Not Raise Spoiled Kids Discipline Tips for Your Kids
Mom Guilt: Feeling Torn Between My Five Kids
There’s no end to the mom guilt, is there? I read a beautiful piece from Rebecca Wolf on her blog Girls Gone Child about how torn she feels between her two 10-month-old twins. I can totally relate — I often feel that way with my five kids, and bedtime is the worst. Watch for the [...]
How I Survived Flying With Five Kids
My family recently returned home from Florida, which meant taking all five of my kids on an airplane. The good news is we all arrived home in one piece without any meltdowns (by the kids, the parents… or our fellow passengers). Watch for three things that helped get us survive the trip. What are your [...]
