As I sit at my computer writing this post, I’m celebrating the eight year anniversary of this blog, Resourceful Mommy. I’m proud to say that for half of that time, I have been working with Kidde to spread the word about important topics including home safety, fire prevention, home security, and the volunteer firefighting community….

While some schools are already back in session, the majority of my friends and family are counting down to back to school and squeezing in some last-minute summer memories. Whether your kids go back next week or next month, there’s still time left for making this the best summer ever and here are a few…

  The Summer Olympics is something that I eagerly anticipate every four years and my world simply stops for the Opening Ceremonies. If there are swimmers in the pool, athletes on the track, or gymnasts on the mat, my availability is questionable, at best. Don’t call. Don’t ask me to do anything. I’m busy cheering…

In many areas across the country, including here in the Mid-Atlantic, people are dealing with an EPIC heatwave. While summer family fun for us often includes time around a fire pit making S’mores or hanging around on the porch listening to music, on nights like this we’re looking for ways to stay cool! Here are…

Summer birthdays can be a huge challenge with school out and friends traveling. While it can be tough to get a large number of friends to a birthday party, it’s an even bigger challenge without a classroom full of kids to invite! Here are a few ways to make a summer birthday a ton of…

  It’s road trip season! If you’re heading out for a camping weekend or traveling to the ocean for a summer vacation this Festive Friday, we have a great roundup of posts that can help you keep everyone fed, happy, and entertained while you’re on vacation. Hope your summer travel is the best ever! Flying…

The 4th of July means family, friends, cookouts, and fireworks – lots of time outdoors and plenty of fun in the sun! But what do you do when you’re hit with a rainy day or an evening summer thunderstorm cancels the fireworks show? There is a threat of storms here on Monday night, so I’ve…

With just days to go until the 4th of July, it’s time to plan the menu for your holiday cookout! Whether you’re just feeding your own family, preparing a side for a potluck, or having the whole neighborhood over for a feast to celebrate our nation, we have gathered up some delicious recipes for you!…

Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re hunting around to find a perfect last minute gift or are short on funds, here are a few ideas that will simply make his day. Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there! You are appreciated! Gift certificates – Giving gift cards and gift certificates…

Father’s Day is a special day that my family truly enjoys celebrating. Both my father and my husband work so hard throughout the year and are caring, loving men who only want to do their best for their families. Making Father’s Day special for them is something so very important to me, to let them…

When I agreed to have my family participate in the UnPlugNPlay Challenge with Killerspin, I had no idea that the weather would play such an important role in our experience. To refresh your memory, back in January we began this challenge from Killerspin, the world’s only luxury table tennis experience brand, producers of highly designed table tennis…

The favorite day of teachers and students everywhere is upon us! The last day of school is being celebrated all over the country! For my kids, we had a plethora of unused snow days so we’re out a bit earlier usual, with our last day hitting next week. We always do something special on either…

  While many view Memorial Day as a time for cookouts, campouts, and kicking off the summer, there is so much more than just a long weekend to this holiday. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms and safety that we are afforded in this country. Please…

Around here, it’s been weeks and weeks of nothing but rain, but we know that sunshine and warm weather are just around the corner. We can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the outdoors and have a little fun in the sun! One great way to have a great time with the family while enjoying…

As our children grow, ensuring that they have the tools and assets that they need to attend college becomes an important and sometimes daunting task. We wonder where to start, how to make the most of our investments, how to budget our income to ensure we are saving enough, and so much more. Upromise and…

It’s the end of the TV season on many networks and most of us are winding down the last couple of episodes of our favorite shows until fall. By now, we know if they’re being picked back up for the fall or if it’s time to say goodbye to our favorite characters.  Whether it’s just…

Mother’s Day Brunch is a staple for many families. While some head out for a fancy and delicious meal, others simply have a low-key breakfast at home, served in bed by their adoring family. (This is my pipe dream and I am horrendously jealous of those of you who get that.) Whether you’re in charge…

Mother’s Day is, in my opinion, one of the most important days to celebrate. Whether you are celebrating your own mother or simply appreciating strong women who have had an impact in your life, taking the time to say thank you can mean so much. For a few years, I struggled on Mother’s Day. I…

*This post has been sponsored by Blue Lizard® Sunscreen. All opinions are our own. I adore the hot, sunny days of summer. As a mom of active tween boys, many of our spring and summer days are spent outdoors in the sunshine.  Living just a short drive from the Atlantic coast, beach time a must…

Happy Earth Day! While taking care of the Earth is important every day, today is the designated day for us to all stop and think about our environment and what we can do to help keep our planet healthy. My kids always come home excited about their school activities on Earth Day so we try…

  We’re in the middle of our spring purge over here and we have piles of outgrown toys, clothes, and other items that have been stashed away and unused for years. Often we’ll donate things to various charitable organizations or hold a yard sale to get rid of items that still have value. Another great…