Bullying is a huge problem among kids and teens across the world that can have devastating effects. We’ve all read the news stories about young bullying victims hurting themselves or others, or even committing suicide. But bullying can harm victims and their bullies in less visible ways. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying victims can experience depression, …

Oh god oh god oh god oh god. Kindergarten is almost here, people! I’m excited for the kid and she’s excited, too. But I’m also worried. She went to a cooperative preschool, and although my husband did the co-oping part (trust me, you do not want me in charge of a roomful of little kids), …

Bank teller at drive through window: “I see you have a little baby! Have you set up a savings account for her yet? Gotta think of her college fund!” 3-month postpartum, new mom me: “I haven’t even gotten her birth certificate yet so her own savings account? College? That’s a hard no.” Overzealous bank teller: …

I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that it is already back to school season! Why does summer fly by, year after year? Why can’t winter fly by and summer drag? Ah, I digress. It’s big, exciting times in our household – my son, my first born is starting school for …

I know you don’t want to think about it—especially if you’re sending your baby to school for the first time—but it is back-to-school season. If your little one is headed off for their first school experience, chances are they’re a little bit (or maybe a lot!) nervous. Here are some tips to help calm those …

When I first stumbled upon Bixbee, I knew I had found an awesome product. This backpack design is FANTASTIC – from top to bottom and side to side! For starters, I was thrilled to learn about Bixbee’s patented horizontal design. We all know that ill-fitting, heavy backpacks aren’t ideal for our children’s developing backs, but, …

Are you looking for some great school lunch ideas to get your kid’s mid-day meal off to a great start this school year? (I know this is a bit of a catch-22, as, if you start with awesome lunches, you have nowhere to go but down.) Anyway, here are some delicious lunch ideas that will …

Our Crumbl cookie obsession continues. Last week we brought you the brilliant, make-at-home, Chilled Sugar Cookie Copycat recipe, and today is time for another. This Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookie Crumbl Copycat recipe turns out delicious, super soft, thick graham cracker based cookie topped with cheesecake frosting with caramel drizzle that rivals the originals that you …

I’ve had sugar cookies before but I’ve never had ones chilled and as delicious as the Crumbl Chilled Pink Sugar Cookies. This Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Copycat recipe turns out delicious, super soft, thick sugar cookies topped with almond pink icing that rivals the originals that you can grab in the Crumbl store. We have …

This roasted red potatoes recipe is super easy to put together. Coat your potatoes in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, bake to a golden brown and you have yourself a perfect family-friendly side dish. Looking for an easy side dish for your next family dinner? I love to switch things up from one of our …

With school starting in just a few short weeks and things starting to get busier, an easy dinner idea is always welcome. A recipe that can be tossed together and cooked in less than 30 minutes? I’m in. This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is just that and so much more! This family-friendly dinner dish …

With the temperatures climbing all around the country, I’m sure we can reach a consensus that it’s time to find recipes that don’t require your oven to be on. I hope it’s not just my house- cooking on the stove or baking something in the oven seems to heat my entire downstairs up so quickly. …