I can recall far too many days when my husband and I look at each other and ask, “So what are we going to do tonight? This weekend? For [holiday]?” More importantly and always implied, we want to find things to enjoy as a couple or with our family on a budget. It’s not too hard…
Boys Clothing Hacks that Lead to Success
I’m certain you’ve heard the phrase “dress for success.” Adults do it all the time. When I have an interview, I dress up. If I’m meeting someone new, I carefully assemble an outfit. When I’m heading out on a date with my husband or to an event with friends, I put extra effort into what I wear. Often it’s because I want to make an impression, feel confident, or…
Top Helpful Wedding Sites | 2022
These sites give you the best locations, vendors, apps, ideas, and even other websites to prepare you for one of the most important days of your life. 1. Of course, Pinterest. You can pin practically your entire wedding on Pinterest. If you’re not familiar with it, Pinterest is a site (free to sign up) where you can scroll through…
The Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy
1. When scheduling your doctor appointments, make sure you’re meeting with a Doctor and not a Nurse Practitioner the majority of the time: This one could very easily tick some people off, so I’ll say this beforehand: Nurse Practitioners are very well-trained, intelligent individuals and by no means is this meant to insult anyone. That being…
12 Things That Make Me Want To Go All ‘The Slap’ On Kids
Okay, don’t sue me or start the comment attack just yet. I’m obviously exaggerating about slapping children, but some things, they just hit all the buttons. As parents, sitters, and people who have observed the species called children from across the room, we’ve all seen kids who do things that can only merit the response of “What…
Tips for Savvy Shopping with Groupon Coupons
As a mom, there are stores I frequent often, and I shop at these stores religiously because I like their style, prices, and a lot of times, their family-friendliness. For these reasons, several other parents and families shop and stock up using the same or similar stores. And regardless of where any of us shop, we…
6 Wines that Pair Best with ShondaLand Shows
It’s finally here. The night we’ve been waiting for since, well, Alex punched Andrew on Grey’s Anatomy… Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons–the weather, the beautiful colors, the bustling of school and events, Halloween, and yes, the Fall television lineup! My favorite, for years, being Shonda Rhimes’ shows. I think it’s safe to…
12 Dos and Don’ts to Make Your Blog Legitimate
The Difference Between Good Enough and Great… It’s easy to let little details slip by without caring, or sometimes without even noticing. But perfecting the things that most people don’t take the time to do or learn about is ultimately what gets an individual ahead of everyone else. Don’ts Pop-ups. They can be okay for a short period of…
5 Out-of-the-Box Kansas City Shops to Buy Your Gifts in 2022
As we start the New Year, maybe we can actually follow through on our resolution to plan ahead for birthdays, holidays, and especially Christmas in 2016. And even when we don’t, discovering new, local, personalized shops is always a solid goal to fulfill when getting gifts throughout the year–last minute or otherwise. In order to make our…
15 Completely Illogical Reasons Mom Wants Another Baby
There’s no denying that there’s a longing–no matter how illogical or fleeting–each time a chapter in life comes to an end. Especially when it’s time to decide whether you want to continue having kids or be done. It’s during that decision-making process, or even after you think you’ve made the decision, that you begin to notice the…