How was your Labor Day? It seems to have came and gone so quick but now we can officially say fall season is here 🙂 It’s that time again to redecorate your entire home to emulate the fall aesthetic. Pull out those pumpkins, plaid blankets, and endless yankee candles; before you know it there will…
Goodbye Lunchbox Rut and Hello Lunchbox Notes (freebie)
Get out of the lunchbox rut with these fun lunch ideas! Packing lunches does not have to be boring or take a long time. All of the lunch ideas below are nut free. Prepare the lunches ahead of time using a couple of divided meal boxes, a package of reusable baking cups, and salad dressing…
Best Back to School Gear 2021
With the last year and a half being either all remote or half remote my kids are so excited to go back full time this year for school (with fingers crossed 🤞! Last year the most important item for going back to school was finding a laptop or desk for remote learning, but this year…
Best Sunscreen For Kids This Summer!
With the summer heat still in full effect I am always on the search for the best sunscreen for my family. There are so many options out in stores and online it can be overwhelming to just pick one or two. I narrowed down my favorites I tried this summer with my family to help…
10 Ways to Make Your Home Greener
Between reducing the cost of homeownership and protecting the environment, there are many benefits of keeping your home eco-friendly. Here are 10 ways to embrace a greener lifestyle: Swap Out Appliances ENERGY STAR® products use less energy and meet strict criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. From air conditioners to refrigerators…
Best Swimsuits For Kids (SUMMER IS HERE!)
Chicago is amazing for providing so many options for water fun for kids in the summer all throughout the city. From public pools, beaches, waterparks, and private pools all opening up in a couple of weeks your kids are going to need some stylish suits to hit the water with. Being a mom and having…
Spring Cleaning Tips 🌷🧼
It seems like its been a loooong winter but tomorrow marks day 1 of Spring 2021 which means it’s time to clean up and get organized! I have The Home Edit book sitting in my living room (if you haven’t checked it out, you should!) but I don’t always have the time or energy to…
A True Cold Buster
It’s that time again, our kids are back in school and all of our noses are dripping like faucets. Over the holidays I was getting the initial signs of a cold, you know, scratchy throat and sneezing 5 times in a row. Typically I’ll reach for the Emergen-C, but it hasn’t been stopping or shortening…