"So, how can I teach my preschooler Math?" The question came from a Dad much taller than me. When he asked me, he stood over me just slightly with his palms up as if to say, tell me something good, preschool teacher, because I'm stuck on this one. And, me? I told him to count the trees. I will never forget his little chuckle. As if to say, seriously? That's your answer? And, it was. continue reading...
How is Where the Heart is – or is it? Plus, the Perfect Gift for Moms.
Scroll to the bottom for the special Lat & Lo discount code. And, don't forget to check out the necklaces HERE! :) I had to answer a simple question this week, but my husband was surprised by my answer. The question was: Where are you anchored? I immediately thought of where I met my husband. It’s a small town nestled sweetly in the center of California. We don’t live there anymore, continue reading...
Want Your Kid to Stop Begging for Dessert and Treats? Add THIS to Your Calendar.
Like most kids, my children love dessert. And, me? Some days, I want to cut sugar completely out of our lives because sugar is the devil. And, other days, I bake large batches of cookies after my kids go to bed because sugar is EVERYTHING and I want it all to myself. The struggle is real. After saying "no" to my kids begging for dessert for the millionth time, I knew that I had to set some continue reading...
20 FUN Ways to Surprise Your Kids this Summer
I love Surprising my kids during the Summer. When my daughter and I were chatting about an upcoming road trip this summer, I told her that I had a few surprises planned for us. Her response? "You always have surprises, Mom." It's not what she said that threw me off, but it's how she said it. She brushed her hair off her shoulder and added a little eye-roll, as if to say - surprises are SO continue reading...
Crockpot Turkey Chili – Gluten-Free, No Beans, Clean Eating
This crockpot turkey chili is the answer to all of our problems. Well, maybe not all of our problems, but it is certainly the answer to what are we going to cook for dinner? I don't know about you, but I've got a tribe of tiny people who have very particular ideas about food. One is sensitive to dairy. One only eats things smothered in cheese. And, one is starving the second he walks continue reading...
10 Brilliant Gifts for New Moms that will make them LOVE YOU!
I'm not going to lie, buying gifts for new Moms can be tricky because it's easy to focus on buying things that are JUST for the baby. In fact, when I had my first baby, I couldn't think of anything that I wanted just for me. I wanted a crib, a diaper bag, and some baby carriers (see #9), but me? I couldn't see past the cute Gymboree outfits, huge flower & bow headbands, and the myriad of continue reading...