It’s no secret that there is plenty to see and do this summer at the Walt Disney World Resort’s four amazing theme parks, but did you know there is even more in store for families who visit with their little ones? Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, the two amazingly themed waterparks at Walt Disney…

If you haven’t been to Resourceful Mommy for awhile, you may be utterly confused by my recent posts. Let me catch you up. I mostly stopped blogging back in January of 2014, except for moments like when I felt compelled to pop back in and tell you about my sweet Alison, write an open letter to teens about…

In the beginning, God created Twitter. And it was good. And the people of the Internet came together to share stories and ideas and skills and information. Websites were built and businesses created. Connections were made. Friendships were formed. Then people began tweeting to ask me for money to buy themselves new teeth, for help…

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is back with another great Twitter Party to share more very important information with us to help us better understand our children’s  speech/language and social development. A recent survey showed that one in four parents has had concerns about their child’s ability…

I have just returned home from watching a special screening of Avengers: Endgame with my twelve year old son. I’m committed to my no spoilers oath, so read on without fear of ruination. I’ve got you. Avengers: Endgame By The Numbers Three: Number of times my son tried to hand me a tissue because tears were…

My Avengers: Endgame review is now live! My Marvel obsession began with Guardians of the Galaxy. Yes, I understand that that is wrong. It’s the wrong starting characters, the wrong Avengers timeline, the wrong everything. But that’s where my story begins. I was raised on the Star Wars franchise (and take it a little too…

This summer, families of little ones have so much to enjoy together all over the Walt Disney World Resort! Disney’s Hollywood Studios has lots of new and exciting things going on, as well as some classic favorites. Join us as we share all of the great experiences you can enjoy with your little ones, plus…

I have started and stopped writing this post more times than I can count, unsure of so many things, from questioning how it would be received, wondering if my site needed to be restructured before moving in this direction, and the biggest roadblock – deeming myself unworthy of adding my voice to the chorus of…

I first visited Walt Disney World in 1981 at the tender - and clearly impressionable age - of three. We luaued, we Hoop-Dee-Dooed, and we rode It's a Small World more times than is probably healthy or appropriate for any small child. There were several more trips to the World sprinkled throughout my childhood, but...

Everyone deserves to have a decent home. This simple concept is one that many of us take for granted, but all over the U.S., there are families living in housing conditions that are inadequate or unaffordable. Habitat for Humanity created the Home is the Key campaign to open more doors of opportunity for families seeking…

With spring underway and summer just around the corner, Now More Than Ever is the perfect time for an adventure at Walt Disney World Resort! There is adventure lurking around every corner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, making it a perfect place to make amazing memories for families with little ones. There is so…

After a year away from Resourceful Mommy, I’m back! I thought about writing some deeply reflective post examining why I left and explaining why I’m back, but quite honestly, the thought of writing that post exhausted me. If the post is too boring to write, it’s surely too boring to read. So instead, let me show…

March is National Frozen Food Month and the perfect time to check out all that’s new and tasty in the freezer aisles. That’s because today’s frozen foods are hot! In the last year, 26% more shoppers are buying and relying on the quality and convenience of frozen foods. With over 3,700 different products, there truly…

I have never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day and even notoriously went through a wear-black-on-V-Day phase in college. So glad those were the days before social media! But this year my husband surprised me with the sweetest gift on my pillow that evening – a heartfelt card and a gorgeous red velvet box…

Though winter weather is still whipping around the country, we’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring, and with it, the arrival of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. From March 6th through June 3rd, Epcot comes alive with the beauty and flavors of spring in this amazing annual celebration! Now, more than ever, is…

  As a mom of a pre-teen boy, I frequently experience the following conversation in my home: “Honey, did you brush your teeth?” “Yes, mom.” “Are you sure?” “Yeah.” “Can I see your teeth?” *long pause* “I’ll go brush them now…”       I get it! While I love that fresh from the dentist…

This post is sponsored. All opinions are our own.  Laundry is one of those things that never seems to end – especially in a house like ours, with a husband who works a demanding physical job, tween boys who are tween boys, and the endless towels we have to wash for swim team. To say…

It’s always a great time to visit Walt Disney World with your little ones, but now, more than ever! This new year, the Magic Kingdom is welcoming new experiences and kicking off Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. And of course, there are classic attractions and long-time favorites to enjoy. There is so much to see…

  As many of us are shivering and wishing for warm weather to come our way, Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for a taste of Spring. Kicking off next month, the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival brings beautiful floral and topiary displays, amazing food, and lots of opportunities for fun for…

It’s that time of year again at our house! We’ve got birthdays coming up and need to figure out some fun ways to celebrate. With soon-to-be 11 and 12-year-olds, coming up with a birthday party idea that is “cool” enough to satisfy is becoming a bigger challenge every year. Character themed parties have phased out,…

  The holiday season is full of amazing traditions. Over the years, we’ve adopted so many things that simply make it feel like Christmas. From our big day of baking with my life-long besties and their kids to smaller things like Santa filling our tree with candy canes as he delivers the gifts, all of…