Family

At the end of the school day, when A.J. hops into my backseat from the carpool lane, he immediately tells me about his day. I get to hear about his specials like STEM or PE, along with the school’s special events. But within seconds or sometimes minutes, A.J. is asking …

One of the first pregnancy books I bought was What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It was the quintessential guide to pregnancy back in 2009 when I found out I had a bun in the oven right after we got married. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is a New York …

At the end of every school year, I dread planning for summer. It’s hot. It’s expensive to feed growing kids. It’s a delicate balancing act to keep an energetic boy who’s an only child – busy. I want nothing more than to sit around at the pool every day and …

Thanks to your feedback on what  I should feature in the Summer Survival Series, one of the biggest questions is “where do I find free kids events?” If you’re budget conscious and have multiple children, I know that the cost of summer activities can really add up. Here’s a list …

Our summer is off to a slow, leisurely start. Since A.J. has been out of school, we’ve alternated between a week of vacation bible school, camp at his school and camp at home! Although he really wants to take this summer easy and let his “brain relax” once he got …