Since moving back to Severna Park a few years ago, there has been one childhood memory that I’ve especially loved reliving with my family. Picking out a Christmas tree at the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company (EHVFC). My husband Scott and daughter Charlotte in 2021. Back in the 90s, I can still envision the giant,Continue reading "May Your Christmas be ‘BIG’ this Year"
Pregnancy Brain: Take 3
One of my fears has been recently realized. Pregnancy brain — or the new fun term I just learned called “momnesia” — has worsened for me the third time around. While playful terms, the pregnant public and also new moms, are no strangers to memory problems, poor concentration or absent-mindedness. Ahead of my second daughter’sContinue reading "Pregnancy Brain: Take 3"
Halloween Costume Hoopla
It’s officially spooky season. Like many, I live for over-the-top Halloween costumes. As I rack my brain for what I’ll force (or possibly trick in the spirit of the season) my family into wearing to appease my childhood heart, I’m taking a moment to walk down memory lane. I’m revisiting some of my favorite HalloweenContinue reading "Halloween Costume Hoopla"
Piercings
Leave it to me to take a scandalous title and make it the most PG story ever. It was the nineties, and I had one mission: to get my ears pierced. It started with a family trip to Claire’s at Marley Station Mall for my older sister to get her ears pierced. Cue my sisterContinue reading "Piercings"
Beach Day
It was August 2018, and my tiny family decided to start a new tradition. I say “tiny” because my first-born daughter, Charlotte was only eight weeks old when we decided to do our first family beach day at Bethany Beach in Delaware. First Meyer Beach Day circa August 2018. A little over two hours fromContinue reading "Beach Day"
Domestic Blues
To most normal people, Memorial Day Weekend brings thoughts of beach trips, pool openings or barbeques. Not my husband, Scott and me. With two toddler daughters keeping us busy, three uninterrupted days without work, toddler soccer or other engagements means one thing. Productivity. I began the weekend and several days before, trying to weed theContinue reading "Domestic Blues"
5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids Financial Literacy Early in Life
Image via Pexels **Guest post from Kristin Louis, founder of the blog, Parenting With Kris. Financial literacy is important for a number of reasons, and teaching your kids smart money habits early on is one of the best things you can do to safeguard their financial future. The more your children know and understand about responsibly earning,Continue reading "5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids Financial Literacy Early in Life"
Funny Toddlerisms
Confession: I’ll admit — for a brief moment — I thought I made up the word “toddlerism.” Apparently, the Urban Dictionary was already ahead of me, and I’ll share the appropriate parts. “A child between the ages of one to three … Pushing boundaries and throwing fits.” Yes, this is true. However, a key partContinue reading "Funny Toddlerisms"
Packing Light
It started with a simple sentence when reminiscing with my husband about moving into our first apartment many years ago. “You brought a toothbrush and clothes,” Scott said. He wasn’t entirely wrong. There were no furniture or electronic contributions from me. No matching pan sets or cute shower curtains. However, he did forget to mentionContinue reading "Packing Light"
National Siblings Day Brings Back Memories
With National Siblings Day taking place on April 10, I find myself reminiscing about my own cherished or funny memories with my older brother and older sister. For one, playing football inside with my brother, Joe Burke. Freshly cleaned and folded socks were our football and our endzone was unintentionally our fish tank… Another favorite?Continue reading "National Siblings Day Brings Back Memories"
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