Disney Cruise Recap 2020!

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a family cruise is the best vacation with kids of varying ages. We went on a cruise in January with our family party of nearly 20, kids ranging in ages from 3-10. It was divine, the parents had ample space to move around and explore while the kids were contentedly entertained at childcare or we could all meet and participate in games and activities together. Casually playing shuffleboard with Goofy! We…

Let’s Catch Up!

It feels like its been forever since I did just an old fashioned, let's catch up post. I wanted to just take a little time and check in and share what is new in my life and share a couple things I've been loving etc.Probably the biggest thing in my life this last year has just been the transition to both boys in school full time. I absolutely love their school, and they are both thriving. It has been the…

Fat Tuesday Family Dinner Ideas!

So, my husband literally never asks for anything specific for holidays. He's very much a "I don't need anything" kind of guy. However, this Christmas he asked for a very specific pot to cook in. I quickly realized he wanted one we could set up in the backyard, and cook for a large group! This dinner doesn't call for a large pot, but I had to show ya'll the complete joy on his face, cooking for the first time in…

Book Club February 2020: Would Like To Meet!

We are so excited to bring you a guide for hosting your own February 2020 book club to read/discuss "Would Like To Meet" by Rachel Winters. We basically googled for a new romantic release and this one piqued our interests, because we both adore romantic comedies. Personally, I was so excited to read it, because it sounded just like the light hearted read I need! I'm actually still working my way through this one, but when I finish I'll be…

Homeroom Parent Tips + Free Printable!

I have really enjoyed being "homeroom parent" or "room mom," depending on what you're school calls it. I'm doing it in Liam's class this year, and will offer to do it in Sawyer's class next year. They are only one year apart in school, so it makes it easy to just reuse lists and ideas from the previous year for my little guy. I confess that I was a little nervous about taking on the responsibility of homeroom parent, because…

Host A Watch Party For: “To All The Boys. PS: I still love you.”

I have been looking forward to this movie since last year when I first saw a tweet about the sequel coming to Netflix! I adored the movie, and ended up going and getting the book series the day after I watched it. Of course, it is a beautiful and wholesome and funny love story. Poster credit: This photo is from the movie's twitter page! It was my favorite rom com of 2018! I wasn't sure if I would like it,…

February Monthly Menu Plan!

Bringing you ANOTHER monthly menu plan! Be sure to pay attention to the special dates, like movie nights, Valentine's Day dinner, Board Game Saturdays, and Fat Tuesday dinner! I'll be sharing those specific menus in the coming weeks here, they'll be simple but on brand and fun. A lot of these meals are Trader Joe's combinations:Shawarmas- you'll want the TJ's Shawarma chicken thights, pita bread, the tzatziki sauce, and whatever veggies you want! Same with Gyros, you'll want that same…

‘Sandlot’ Family Movie Night!

I'm so excited to bring you guys a new weekly series on the blog.! Each week, I'll be sharing a movie suggestion with a simple dinner/dessert idea! So, I'll open by introducing my vision for this weekly series. So, the movie will be a family pick. You might be able to find it at the library, Redbox, Disney Plus, or Netflix. This will be in addition to any films coming in theaters that I will continue to write reviews for.…

Celebrate National #PlanForVacation Day!

Did you know that this January 28th is National Plan for Vacation Day? Yea, neither did I! Alamo Rent A Car told me about it a while ago, and I’ve been loving this idea.  Alamo also taught me a couple years ago that many Americans don’t use their vacation time, so I think making this a national celebration is a brilliant idea. Putting it on the calendar each year as a reminder to sit down and plan out downtime is…