Do you have a child in elementary school? If so, you probably know about all the standardized testing they do these days with kids. I am amazed at how many testing exams schools do with students and how much teachers utilize the scores. Whether this is good or bad, it's the reality of education today. I'm sharing my ideas as a mom for how to help elementary school aged kids with Standardized Test Practice and Prep. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child do his or her best ... Continue Reading...
Ten Healthy Recipes for Rice Cake Toppings
My friends! Are you looking for Healthy Recipes for Rice Cake Toppings? I have 10 ideas to share with you:) When I want a light snack, I grab a rice cake. They are good alone, but sometimes I want to add something to top them because plain gets boring. Right?? These recipe additions to rice cakes can be a great way to get some healthy fruits, veggies, and nuts added into your diet while staying low in carbs. These ideas provide a low carb and healthy snack or meal. I adore this if I need a snack ... Continue Reading...
Why Turning into My Mother is a Good Thing
Why I’m turning into my mother, and that’s a good thing: Recently I had coffee with a friend who I’ve known since elementary school. We lived in the same neighborhood as kids and we spent lots of time together playing and having fun. When we were enjoying our coffee together, she told me something that both surprised me and honored the memory of my mom. As she spoke, it hit me that my mom’s way of mothering is exactly how I treat my own children. I was pleasantly surprised to realize I’m ... Continue Reading...
Five Awesome YA Romance Novels You Will Love to Read
Do you love to read YA romance novels? Do you love books filled with first love and relationships...and swooning? I sure do. I'm a grown woman and an author of YA fiction myself, and I admit it, I'm totally obsessed with reading Young Adult books. I want to introduce you to five of my recent favorite reads in the YA contemporary romance genre. I will provide a short review of the book, a list of themes, the steam level, and my rating. Keep reading to get the scoop on five awesome YA Romance ... Continue Reading...
Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
Do you love French fries but not all the oil? Check out this delicious and Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe that uses minimal oil. You will require only four ingredients to make this recipe and it uses very little oil...only two teaspoons for six medium potatoes. These homemade fries are a favorite at my house, my boys adore them. My husband loves them. I LOVE them. I'm a french fry fanatic. They are so simple to make. Add these to your meal with very little effort, keep reading to find out ... Continue Reading...
Why Airboat Rides in Florida are Fun and Exciting
Are you traveling to Florida for a family vacation? You should consider an airboat ride, which is both a unique and great learning experience for both kids and adults. My family visited the Panhandle of Florida and we chose to go on an airboat tour of the Apalachicola Bay and River/Estuary System. We loved it! I'm sharing my reasons why Airboat Rides in Florida are Fun and Exciting. I was happy the activity was both educational and entertaining for my whole family. This post contains ... Continue Reading...
Air Fryer Recipe Mashed Potato Rolls
This is the best recipe! Check out this Air Fryer Recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls. Ya! It's so delicious, I could literally eat the whole thing myself. This is the perfect plan to use up leftover mashed potatoes in an epic and delicious way. I mean, mashed potatoes leftover are already awesome, but they are just rockin' in this recipe. You will love this! I used an X-large air fryer to make these rolls. This recipe is super easy to make and you can whip it up in mere minutes. It's a comfort food ... Continue Reading...
Gulf of Mexico Oceanfront Vacation Rental for a Family Trip to Florida
An Oceanfront Vacation Rental is the way to go for a fun and frugal family trip to the ocean. My family rented a beach house in Florida over spring break this year. It. Was. The Bomb. We adored it! My family of five had space to spread out because we had multiple bedrooms and two bathrooms. We made most of our own meals. We had our own private beach and yard. My family agrees we would all vote for renting a house on the beach again. There are so many benefits to renting a house on the ocean over ... Continue Reading...
Mozzarella Cauliflower Pancakes for Dinner with Marinated Balsamic Vinegar Topping
I love choosing cauliflower pancakes for a dinner option. I especially love the marinated veggie topping because it's so my fave! This Caprese-salad-inspired dish is delicious and unique. It works great as a delicious side dish, first-course, or appetizer. This recipe is easy to make and it's loaded with many vegetables. You will adore it! Get your veggies and your bread in a new yummy way. I hope you will enjoy this recipe for savory Mozzarella Cauliflower Pancakes with Marinated Veggies ... Continue Reading...
Vasovagal Syncope in Children Ways to Cope
Vasovagal Syncope in Children can be a hard medical issue to deal with because children need to respond to symptoms on their own at the moment it's happening. Plus, kids never know when it will strike. We found out our son has this medical issue this past year after he fainted four times. We found out he's basically just prone to fainting, biologically. Unfortunately, the fourth time he fainted, he chipped two permanent teeth, which is just horrible. In this blog post, I'm going to share my ... Continue Reading...
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