St. Patrick’s Day is a day where just about everyone celebrates being Irish, even if it’s an honorary nationality, awarded you for your love of Guinness. While the roots of this special day a religious feast to honor St. Patrick, who is the patron saint of Ireland, it has become a celebration of all…

While the groundhog said that we’d be looking at another 6 weeks of winter, the weather here in the Mid-Atlantic didn’t get the memo. We have had some amazingly warm and beautiful days lately and the extended forecast is hinting at more above average temperatures to come. While I’m not fully convinced that we’ve seen…

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper. All opinions are our own. This is the year of 40. Until now, I haven’t been one to really dread a birthday. Sure, I’m well aware that I’m getting older but I’ve never really felt “old”. I’m not sure what it is about the number 40 that magically makes you…

Today’s Festive Friday is sponsored by Gorton’s Seafood. All opinions are our own. Nostalgia. It gets the better of every one of us sometimes, particularly when our kids show even the smallest glimmer of interest in something that we enjoyed as children. The sights, smells, and feelings of a time that things were just a…

  There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when you reach a goal or finish something that you’ve worked hard to complete. Hard-fought achievements should be celebrated, no matter how big or small. Recently, my middle son finally broke a time in swimming that he’d trained and fought to reach for months on end. Though…

Science Fair projects can be one of the most stressful parts of the school year for students and for parents. Coming up with creative ideas, assembling the perfect display, and getting everything done on time can be a challenge, but the satisfaction of presenting a great project is well worth the struggle. This science fair…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner again! There’s nothing like celebrating the gift of love with your special someone, but sometimes carving out the time and money for an elaborate date night simply isn’t in the plans. Whether you’re short on time, can’t find a sitter, or money’s a little tight, having a Valentine’s…

Comments will not be open on this post. This is so that you are free to read and absorb the words rather than read while formulating a response. We’re far better at listening when we’re not preparing to reply. This post is about Jesus Christ, not Donald Trump. This morning I woke up to this: I…

Playoffs are over and it’s time to start making plans for next Sunday’s big game! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team, watching for the love of the game, or just checking out the commercials, you’re going to want some delicious eats to enjoy with friends and family. We’ve gathered recipes from some blogger friends to help…

Every year with my boys, the struggle is the same. Right after Christmas, we start the “what do you want to do for your birthdays” discussion. While they’ve chosen several different themes over the years, including some repeats, I have to say my favorite year was the year we did a movie party for my…

Decorating for the holidays is one of my favorite things. There’s just something about coming home to a warm, welcoming home all dressed up for the season. While it’s a bit frowned upon to keep your holiday decorations up year round, there are lots of fun and festive ways that you can keep that inviting…

Winter can easily drag the whole family down a rabbit hole of boredom and the winter blahs. Finding reasons to get out of the house and fun things to do together can make a huge difference in everyone’s mood. While a day at the movies is a great way to have some fun together, it can…

This post has been sponsored by Sleep Number. All opinions are our own. With the end of the year upon us, many of us are beginning to look toward the fresh start of the New Year. With a blank slate in front of us, it’s time to break old habits and start healthy new ones….

We are quite literally hours away from Christmas Eve and if you’re like me, you’re rushing around to get all of the last minute things finished up for the holiday. In fact, as soon as I post this, I’m off to the elementary school for holiday parties! Everything has to be done in time for…

This post has been sponsored by Sleep Number. All opinions are our own. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is winding up. Everyone is finishing up their last minute shopping and gift wrapping, cooking and baking for holiday get-togethers, and trying to calm the anticipation of the holidays in themselves and their kids….

With just a little more than a week to go until Christmas, the last minute hustle and bustle has taken over our lives. We’re running nonstop to events, baking, shopping, wrapping and often stressing about how it get everything done and make everyone happy. It’s easy to lose sight of the real meaning of why…

One of the best things about the holiday season is the fun of hosting a great holiday party for friends and family. However, hosting also means a lot of planning and work. It’s easy to get lost in the last minute details and tasks related to putting a holiday party together and unable to relax…

It’s always fun to interview your kids after vacation and learn about their favorite parts of a trip. When we visit Walt Disney World for the first time, we thought their favorite parts would be the parks or the characters. Instead, they told us our days spent poolside were their favorite. This time, I asked…

It’s time to start planning your annual holiday party and you’re tired of doing ugly sweater or cookie exchanges.  Or maybe it’s your first time hosting and you’re looking for a simple idea that will be easy to pull together but loads of fun for your guests. We’ve pulled together some fun ideas that will…

A few weeks before our cruise on board the newly reimagined Disney Wonder, I sat down with my daughter to figure out what our must-see activities would be while we were onboard: “Should we reserve a time to meet the princesses?” “No. I don’t care about princesses anymore, mama.” She’s only eight years old, but…

By now, the main event of Thanksgiving is over and you’re likely basking in the great deals of Black Friday. If you’re like me, you’ve got a fridge full of leftovers, just waiting to be consumed, and not enough people in your home to eat them all. And while leftover turkey sandwiches are one of…