Non-Toy Gift Ideas
November 14, 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…
Staying Sane Through the Holidays
November 5, 2019
Staying Sane Through the Holidays
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…
Dyslexia: What Has Helped Us
October 18, 2019
Dyslexia: What Has Helped Us
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…
Our Fall Favorites
October 6, 2019
Our Fall Favorites
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…
Tips for Surviving an IEP Meeting
September 15, 2019
Tips for Surviving an IEP Meeting
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…
First Day Jitters are for Parents Too
August 29, 2019
First Day Jitters are for Parents Too
I don’t know your name yet, but "thank you" to the child who was kind to my child on his first day of school. My son had already missed the…
Our Dyslexic Journey
July 19, 2019
Our Dyslexic Journey
I was clueless as to what dyslexia truly was thinking it was nothing more than transposing letters. Thus began our dyslexic journey.
Crowded Days at Disneyland: How We Stay Happy
July 17, 2019
Crowded Days at Disneyland: How We Stay Happy
Saying that Disneyland can sometimes get crowded is an understatement. Disneyland can get downright packed. If you don't have a plan, it can turn into a stressful experience pretty fast. …
Traveling with Kids: Be Prepared for Anything
July 1, 2019
Traveling with Kids: Be Prepared for Anything
My husband and I couldn’t wait for our kids to get a little older so we could all start traveling the world together. I really feel like we learn so…
Our Summer Bucket List
June 1, 2019
Our Summer Bucket List
Each year in the weeks before school lets out, my kids and I sit down and write our summer bucket list. I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it…