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Candy, candy everywhere! I don’t know about you, but it seems like every holiday has become a candy fest, including Valentine’s Day. My sons don’t give nor receive just one valentine, but at least one from each member of their respective classes, resulting in nearly 30, which today are usually candy valentines. So, the last […]
I love to take pictures. So much so, in just 11 months, I have over 2,000 pictures on my iPhone (and I have deleted along the way!) and to be honest, even I exhaust of scrolling to share the images. Recently, I came across a simple iPhone app creating 20 picture/page photobooks in a snap. In ten […]
Do you ever reunite with your significant other after an eventful day and find yourself too drained to rehash the details of your day, even if they were significant? A dear friend recently shared that she and her husband forward each other emails that contain relevant details about various things that they are involved in […]
Sending flowers online often is akin to a used car salesman parody. There are so many hoops to jump through and no end to the hidden fees. Worry no more. Try The Bouqs, an online service that guarantees farm fresh flower bouquets delivered right to your door for $40 flat, shipping included. They have 40 […]
For busy parents, finding healthy snacks is another time consuming activity. Cool Picks Moms recently featured Boxtera, a monthly subscription service that delivers a box of 20-22 healthy snacks to your home at the end of each month. Boxtera focuses on nutrition and overall health, and therefore, many of the items are organic, gluten free […]
I have a daily schedule of things I need to do at home. For example, on Mondays I pay bills, Tuesdays I vacuum, etc. I don’t always follow it to a “T,” but it helps to prevent me from getting overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done. Another good rule of thumb for me […]
My husband and I keep everything on our phones’ shared calendars. We use the invite feature to schedule events – everything from kids’ sports to date nights. Dinner Friday night – Accept or Decline? Romantic, no. Effective, yes. I use the same calendar to plan each day, pretty much hour by hour. I prioritize what […]
I don’t know about in your house, but my sons find the mention of the word “school” not just impolite, but simply bordering on unkind, anytime during the summer. So, imagine my utter surprise each summer, when I mention that we need to think about school supplies for the upcoming school year, they each beg […]
To know me is to know I am a bit obsessed with healthy eating. I continuously educate myself on nutrition and health, and I subscribe whole heartedly to the garbage in/garbage out mentality. As the mother of three growing boys, there is no doubt that I am in the food business. I am on a […]
Tis the season…overnight summer camp is upon us. If you hope your child changes his/her clothes at sleep-away camp, make the system easy, quick and brainless. This summer, all my sons are doing several overnight camps where there is no real unpacking. My most successful key to packing and actual clothes changing, is to pack […]
