Look, I’ll just say it: there’s a supreme lack of critical thinking in the world today. I don’t know what to do about it, other than hope that we can teach our kids – the next generation – to do better. MUCH better. And the only way to accomplish this is if we, as parents, […] Read more…
Blog Archive (pre-Mar. 2020)
For all my pre-covid blog posts 2014-early 2020.
How to Stop Shopping At Amazon & Support Small Business Instead
Small businesses have suffered greatly due to covid restrictions while big box stores such as Amazon, Target & Wal-Mart have increased their profits significantly. If we want to help make a difference in this world, one thing we can do is to stop shopping at Amazon and other big box retailers. This is of course […] Read more…
How To Use Mix & Why It’s Better Than Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter
Have you ever heard of Mix.com? Or wondered how to use Mix? Yeah, yeah, I know you’re probably already on social media overload and not looking for something else but hear me out – I think Mix is better than Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter. Here’s why: Why Mix is better than Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter […] Read more…
Are You Being Manipulated? Yes. Also, You’re A Master Manipulator.
A year or so ago I had a startling epiphany. Maybe you’ve already discovered this life truth (though likely never speak of it), but for me, the realization was profound: Every. Thing. Is. Manipulating. You. You’re being manipulated constantly by every person, every image, every interaction you have. But there’s more. YOU are also a […] Read more…
Murder Mystery At Home Date Night Box from Hunt A Killer (& giveaway!)
Have you tried a bunch of at home date nights and are looking to change things up a bit? A while ago I stumbled upon Hunt A Killer, who offer murder mystery at home boxes and, seriously, I think they are a really great discovery and I need to spread the word about them more! […] Read more…
Best Folding Push Pull Wagon for <$300? Not Keenz, Wonderfold, Veer? (& PROMO CODE)
Last year, I bought the best folding push pull wagon for kids I could find. I wrote a blog post all about it and about my years-long search to find the perfect wagon. The company that made the wagon (Custom Folding Wagons) found my review and in thanks, gave me a discount code for my […] Read more…
37+ Non-Candy Advent Calendars For Kids, Toddlers, Grownups & the Whole Family!
Looking for 2019 advent calendars for kids or the whole family? Every year I’m like “We should do an advent calendar this year!” And every year I get distracted or busy or I start feeling cheap and we don’t. But somehow this time of year I always end up researching them (because overresearching is my […] Read more…
What is Joining Mensa Like? Why Moms Should Join & What It’s Really Like
If you follow my instagram, you may have noticed a couple posts I made earlier this summer. Here’s one where I was dressed up as a pineapple. In the captions, I made a few vague references to a “nerd camp” “mom vacation“, “embracing the stigma“, and “finding my people“. And then I didn’t mention the […] Read more…
BLOGGER’S TOOLKIT Review 2019 – No B.S. You’re Too Smart For That.
I’ve been doing this Genius Blogger’s Toolkit review for years now. Total honesty: I’m getting a bit bored of them. They’re a bit repetitious from year to year. Still a good deal, but if you’ve bought one, you can skip a few years before buying another. Except for the Genius Blogger Toolkit review. This is […] Read more…
2019 Ultimate HEALTHY LIVING Bundle Review & Why I’m (probably) NOT Buying It
The 2019 Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle. Ok guys, I’ve been reviewing these Ultimate Healthy Living Bundles (as well as some of their other bundles) for awhile now. However, I opted NOT to buy the bundle this year, so I can’t give an in-depth review of the actual products this time around. But if you want […] Read more…
TinkerActive Educational Workbooks Review – Educational Workbooks For All Learning Styles
Despite my occasional social media commiseration about how I’ve largely been ignoring my kids this summer in order to get this script finished – I haven’t actually completely ignored them. One cool thing I got to try out and do was this TinkerActive educational workbooks review. I’m kind of a nerd when it comes to […] Read more…
Grow & Make DIY Bath Bomb Kit For Kids – Make Your Own Bath Bombs
Looking for a fun homemade gift idea or DIY bath bomb kit for kids, by any chance? If you follow me on instagram then you probably already knew this, but this summer I’ve been in the middle of writing a script. And by “in the middle of writing” a script, I don’t mean that it’s […] Read more…
ALL the Coolest Homeschool Resources, Programs & Curriculum I’ve Found!
I’ve been slowly working on this coolest homeschool resources post for months! It’s apparently turning to to be much larger of a post than I originally thought. Sigh. Anyways – you might know that I homeschool my daughter. Next year my son as well. I’m not really a ‘homeschooling blog’, nor do I really consider […] Read more…
When You Don’t Know If You’re Done Having Kids…But You Are
Let’s talk about something. Something that no one else talks about. There’s a lot of talk out there about trying to get pregnant, and being pregnant, and having babies – it seems like there’s so much more than there was back when I was first trying to get pregnant 10 years ago. I follow lots […] Read more…
Hunt A Killer Review – A Murder Mystery Date Night Box Subscription (& Promo Code!)
It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a date night subscription box because I’ve been working on so many other things lately and new blog posts have taken a bit of a back burner. But a couple months ago, I was scrolling through Instagram, saw an ad for a “murder mystery date night box” and knew […] Read more…
My Best Garden Year Ever! 2019 Heck Yeah!
Just a quick, picture-heavy post to highlight my 2019 garden. Back in January, I posted this on Instagram: View this post on Instagram So many projects, so little time. There’s writing, blogging, moming…and now that last week’s rain is gone – […] Read more…
NEATLINGS – The Best Customizable Chore Chart For Kids
I discovered the chart system on Amazon a few years back. It looked awesome, but it was also expensive, and so I hesitated to buy it at first. But I eventually caved and I’m really glad I did. Yes, I bought this with my own money. This review is not sponsored (other than them providing the giveaway product). All words and opinions are my own. ? Read more…
2019 Ultimate HOMEMAKING Bundle Review – Don’t Buy It. Or Do. U Do U.
I have reviewed MANY of these Ultimate Bundles over the years. This is my FOURTH year in a row to review the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. At some point, possibly sooner than later, I’m probably going to cease reviewing them. Because really? I put a lot of time into them without much return. But I do […] Read more…
Dare to Conquer Review – Why I Chose It Over Elite Blog Academy
I want to begin by stressing that I have ZERO plans of turning into one of those blogs that try to convince other people to become bloggers and then sell them on a bunch of high-priced courses. There’s so many of those blogs out there in the world. I’m NOT one of them. However, I […] Read more…
Inception Explained – Metaphysics, Reality, & The Deepest Levels A Mind Can Go
I’ve always liked the movie Inception. When I first saw it however, like many others, I didn’t really understand it. But a few years later, I watched it again, had a new understanding and wrote this blog post: “What Is Inception About? It’s Probably Not What You Thought.” While the post never went viral or […] Read more…
“You Sure Have Your Hands Full” & What I Wish You’d See Instead
To the mom at the library today (& to anyone who’s ever told me ‘you sure have your hands full‘) — I don’t at all mind that you say this, even though some moms do. Heaven knows that I’ve said this exact phrase “You sure have your hands full” many times in my previous life […] Read more…