During one of our recent visits to Disneyland I stumbled upon an adorable little shop in Downtown Disney. The Disney Dress Shop is a boutique for adults who still like to play dress-up, but in a fun retro type of way. My daughter and I were even more excited to…
Michelle TuckerJanuary 27, 2020
Our family was in need of an adventure. Spring Break was rapidly approaching and we wanted to try someplace new. Our kids were 7 and 10 and we were more than ready to travel outside our comfort zone. We wanted a place that would give us a good amount of…
Michelle TuckerJanuary 13, 2020
Do you get a case of the blues when the weather turns crummy? I have been known to get a little moody when I go more than a couple days without the sun. Here in the bay area we are officially in the rainy season, and we have been seeing…
Michelle TuckerDecember 11, 2019
One of our favorite Christmas shows to watch each year is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I love that it’s the simple story of a child trying find the deeper meaning of Christmas while being surrounded by the influx of commercialism. It isn’t lost on me that going out and buying this little…
Michelle TuckerDecember 8, 2019
I feel like my home is bursting at the seams with toys. We seriously have toys hidden in every nook and cranny of our house. About twice a year we do go through them and try to donate the ones that the kids don't play with anymore. But no matter…
Michelle TuckerNovember 14, 2019
Tis’ the season to be jolly, right? At least that is what the song says. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday season. I usually start counting down the days ‘til Christmas in September. I love the decorating. I love the shopping. I love the traditions and spending time with family and friends. I…
Michelle TuckerNovember 5, 2019
A favorite morning treat our family loves making together is homemade donuts. They are a fun, easy, and sweet way to start the day. To be honest, our recipe isn't 100 percent homemade. We actually use a can of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits instead of making our own dough, but our…
Michelle TuckerNovember 3, 2019
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is one of the most common language-based learning disabilities, and it is estimated that 5-10% of the population have dyslexia. Both of my children are dyslexic, and I have spent many nights researching it to understand what it is and how it changes the way…
Michelle TuckerOctober 18, 2019
We love Autumn! I mean who doesn’t, with things like warm apple cider, beautiful colored leaves, and cooler cozy evenings, what’s not to love? There are so many fun things to do during fall, it's sometimes hard to fit them all in-- but somehow we always do. Below I have…
Michelle TuckerOctober 6, 2019
IEP meetings can be daunting. It doesn't matter if it's your first or 30th meeting, each and every one comes with a bit of anxiety. Because of this, I wanted to share some of our IEP meeting tips that we've learned over the years. For those of you who don’t…
Michelle TuckerSeptember 15, 2019