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How To Make Elephant Toothpaste

This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. By now you’ve probably gathered that we are official homeschoolers! I know, I know, I can hardly believe it too. It took mountains of research and a giant leap of faith to […]

This + That

Beach life is the best life, right? It’s our favorite place to go as a family and despite a yucky bug traveling through the family on our little vacation – we had a fair amount of fun. The rest of the summer is jam packed. Vacation Bible School for Jemma, swim lessons, birthday parties, family […]

MommyCon For the Not Yet Mom

Hello there, if you have ever heard mention of the sister who lives in the sweltering heat, I mean, heart of Texas… That’s me, Hannah! I am That Mama Gretchen’s youngest sister – a military spouse, laboratory scientist, and mom to my precious fur baby, Riley (the dog Max always wants to say hello to […]

What’s In My Bag — Summer Adventure Edition!

Happy 4th of July! Today is one of the days we traditionally venture out as a family each year. We aim to visit a new park, catch the 4th of July parade, and have a picnic lunch all before nap time. Then, fireworks, of course! The 4th isn’t our only adventure filled day though. During the […]

5 Year Olds Here + 5 Year Olds There

This month South Sudan turns 5 years old. This birthday is monumental for a few reasons, one, because South Sudan is the youngest country in the world, and two, because for most of those 5 years, South Sudan has been involved in an awful war. Children who share the same birth year as South Sudan were born […]

Hello, Tide purclean (and Mom Rompers)

This post was sponsored by NEW! Tide purclean as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.  I go to Target every week. Sometimes with a specific shopping list. Sometimes just to browse and wander. And, let’s be real … sometimes just to sip a coffee and let my kids watch a movie on my […]

It’s Official, We’re Homeschooling For Kindergarten!

A new era is beginning! We’re homeschooling next year! An official homeschool family, that’s us! And I’m scared spitless. Here’s how it all goes down — Years ago, before we had children, Dominic and I tossed around the idea of homeschooling someday.  It’s easy to talk about someday plans. So easy. We are practically professionals at someday […]

10 Free Summer Adventures + a Giveaway!

One of the best things about being a stay at home mom is that I get to adventure with my kids all year long. That doesn’t mean we always do. Because ya’ll know how crazy it is to get out of the house with littles. But we can. And that’s awesome. And I’m so thankful […]

Essentials For Creating Independence While Potty Training

I probably shouldn’t hold my breath while boasting about my kid’s newfound potty independence, because, well, #momkarma, buuuuut, I thought it might be worthwhile to share 3 things I added to our bathrooms at home to create independence for my crew of potty learners.  Plusalso >>> coupon. Because you all know how I love saving money! […]

Jemma — 5 3/4 Years Old

Oh heavens, my girl is growing up so very fast. It seems like just yesterday we were on our magical trip to Disneyland, ready to celebrate her 5th birthday. And now, she’s on the brink of 6. SIX! She is my biggest helper, the “little mama” in our family. She dotes on Reid and cares for […]

Be Great Out There

This post was sponsored by Nature Valley as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. The longer I’m a mom the more often I think, “I have no idea what I’m doing. Who entrusted me with these little people? How am I supposed to know how to care for them? What to teach them? […]