Adrienne Dickson
Finding My Child’s Motivation {Teaching Life Lessons}
With a mix of remote and in-person learning and back again, it is no wonder my oldest is ready for school to end. At the same time, the teachers are trying to find a...
Knowing When to Push Them and When to Let Go
In my career as a Mom, I have walked a fine line in knowing when to be hands-on and when to be hands-off. When to push and when to back off and let them...
Oct. 4 is National Taco Day! {Our Favorite Recipes}
Tacos are having a moment and I'm here for it. Not only are tacos an easy meal, but they also check off all the boxes for quick, versatile and kid-friendly. They really are a...
The Device that Saved My Sanity {Teaching Kids Time Management}
A while back, we were having a hard time getting our son to eat dinner. We would beg, bribe and tell him over and over again how yummy it was. But, he wouldn't budge....
Go On and Embarrass Them {Moms with Flair}
There are special moments that are etched in our memories. Some we planned for and some we didn't. Some we looked forward to and some we didn't. Some we dreamed about and some we...
What Do You Do for Fun? {A Mom’s Answer to This Question}
I was recently interviewing for a new job and prepping for possible interview questions when one, in particular, stood out. The question was, "What do you do for fun?" After a bit more research,...
A Lunch Fit for a Busy Mama {Easy Quinoa Bowls}
Tired of your same-old routine of eating the crust off your child's PB&J and calling it lunch? Or sneaking some fries from their kids' meal before passing the bag back to them in the...
Mother. Daughter. Protector. {Keeping My Parents Safe During COVID}
Let's face it, quarantine hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns. If you have young children, it's been challenging finding opportunities to get out of the house and let them explore and interact with others....
An Alternative to the New Year’s Resolution {Word of the Year}
It's a new year! And that means a fresh start. Traditionally, the new year is full of resolutions. Resolutions to eat less, exercise more, spend less money, read more books, etc. But I have...
The Holidays Are for Giving {How to Help This Holiday Season}
Here we are, smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. Halloween and Thanksgiving are behind us and we are looking ahead toward Christmas, Hanukah, and the New Year. It is a time...
Give Me All The Fall {Homemade Crockpot Applesauce Recipe}
Fall must be one of my favorite seasons. I love the cooler nights and the crisp Autumn air. The smells and colors of the season are just spectacular! Apple cider, changing leaves, pumpkins, mums,...
You Are Their Hero
I am not even going to sugar coat it. We are on the struggle bus over here and we will be for the foreseeable future. We are trying to adjust to a new normal...
Tomatoes, Carrots and Squash, Oh My! {Tips for Your Veggies}
It's harvest season - the tastiest time of year! All of the delicious produce is at your local farm stand, in the stores and, if you're like me, maybe even in your own backyard....
Mom’s My Name and Dad Jokes are My Game
It's been pretty entertaining at my house lately. About six months ago, my 5-year-old discovered joke telling and decided to start trying it out. Let's just say that what is funny to a 5-year-old...