Krista Dyr
Krista is a wife and mom to four crazy kids and one rambunctious puppy. Originally from Ocala, Krista moved to Jacksonville in 2010 and quickly fell in love with her new home. She finished her degree online three weeks after giving birth to her 3rd sweet baby but is currently “employed” as a domestic engineer. Krista loves being a stay at home mom but tries to keep busy! In her spare time, she enjoys crafting and attempting Pinterest creations with wood, vinyl, and paint. She is also very involved with her kid's school and is that PTA president that’s always there, sometimes with an extra kid or two. You can usually find Krista with a messy bun, her ice water in a giant Yeti, awkward dancing, and using sarcasm to help coordinate all the chaos.
Not Who I Used to Be
Recently, I was told, "You aren’t the same person you used to be" — and it certainly wasn’t said as a compliment. The words hit me like a metaphorical punch to the gut... or...
Dear Parent, From a NEW Teacher: Give Me a Chance
It’s those weeks leading up to the first day of school, and you’re anxiously checking to see what teacher your child is going to have for the upcoming year. After all, this person is...
Becoming a Teacher When Teachers Are So Unappreciated
Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher. I was the little girl who would set up her stuffed animals — or any neighborhood kids who would play along — and teach them...
Cheap Summer Fun! $2 Movies at Regal Cinemas + Cinemark Theaters
Looking for some cheap summer fun? A great way to escape the heat this summer is to take advantage of $2 movies at Regal Cinemas and $1.50 movies at Cinemark. This is one of...
The Secret to My Happy Marriage Starts With ‘S’
I love my husband, he loves me, and we’ve been married for 11 years, with four kids, seven chickens, and a dog. I feel like we are more in love and happy now than...
When Everyone Thinks You’re Killing It (But You Really Aren’t)
As a full-time college student and mom of four with a full-time job, I often hear, “Damn, I don’t know how you do it all!” or “You’re really doing awesome at all of this!...
Fight Boredom With These Easy At-Home STEM Activities
School's finally out, and it's only a matter of time before the first "I'm BORED!" comes out of a child's mouth. My children hold the record for two hours into the first day of...
LEGOs and Life Lessons
LEGOs. You know, those tiny colorful bricks meant to spark creativity, plug your vacuum, or make you scream obscenities when you step on a stray. LEGOs come with nostalgia, vivid memories of creating endless...
Take All My Money, Scholastic!
As parents, we’ve all been there. We open our kid's backpack to see what treasures they left us, only to find the colorful pages of a book fair flyer. If you’re anything like me,...
Kids Are Better Than Adults. Period.
Before you roll your eyes at that statement, hear me out. As a mom of four, trust me, I get all the less-than-glamorous parts of parenting. I’ve done my fair share of diaper-changing, late-night...
Show Your Teachers Appreciation (Without Even Leaving the House!)
Several years months weeks have gone by now with us attempting to balance being both a mom and a teacher. (As if we didn’t have enough on our plates!) If you're anything like me,...
Holiday Recipes: From Our Families to Yours
Holidays bring tradition, excitement, memories, family, and maybe even a little cussing and crying. For many, nothing signals this special time of year quite like family recipes. Personally, it can't be Christmas until there...