Did you grow up learning how to cook in the kitchen alongside your mom or dad? Many of us millennials didn't, and it shows. I first showcased my cooking skills to my future husband in my first solo apartment...
I'm totally that dorky mom who needs to put my child (...myself, my house, my dog) in a themed outfit for every holiday, no matter how minor. Fat Tuesday? Here's your purple and green Mardi Gras romper. Columbus Day?...
I have always loved school supplies. As a child, I would get so excited to open a new set of crayons or when my mom would let me use one of the red pens she used to grade papers....
A long time ago, when I was in middle school, my parents made the life-changing decision to gift my little sister and I a Florida 4-Year College Plan. Being fiscally-minded, my parents wanted to send both my sister and...
Even if you didn’t watch the Oscars, you know what I’m talking about. It was straight out of the movies: A-list cast, iconic setting, and an unexpected fight scene. Except the Smith vs. Rock fight on Oscars night was...
Life feels so casual now. Athleisure wear dominates our clothing choices, kids call adults by their first names (I loathe this), restaurants are focusing on trendy spaces, cool vibes, and relaxed dining. Families are forgoing formal living spaces for...
Culture.
Culture can be defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. As parents, we sometimes feel the pressure of passing on these important cultural traditions to our children.
I was...
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. That is especially true at thrift stores where bargain shopping is endless, and sometimes you can find amazing deals and hidden gems on things at a fraction of...
I can vividly remember the day my 3-year-old daughter Audrey asked for a large amount of food as I was serving her lunch (which was completely unusual for her), and when I questioned her about it, she said, "I...
It’s that time of year when the summer is winding down and families are starting to get prepared for the new school year. Maybe it’s slowly adjusting to an earlier bedtime, buying new school supplies, or getting in the...
Joining the ranks of many folks making extensive home updates during these "unprecedented times," my family opted to spring for a new roof. But before the work could begin, we needed to settle on a color for our new...
Growing up, my family didn’t celebrate Halloween. My birthday is in September, and the next big "holiday" was Thanksgiving! My mom wasn’t very festive as far as decorating, besides the classic knick-knacks and vintage decor, but she went all...