Easter is right around the corner, mama! Which means you're in the market for some eggs right about now if you plan on dying Easter eggs with your little ones. Do you know what kind of eggs you're going to buy? This might sound like a silly question, but if you've ever found yourself at the grocery store puzzled over all your different options of the same product, you probably ... Read the Post
Meals on the Bus: 18 Kid Friendly Breakfasts to Go
A few weeks ago, we made the move from a house precisely one block from our daughter K's elementary school to this beautiful home in a gorgeous neighborhood and a whopping 25-minute commute to her school. Because we refuse to put her to bed a half an hour early (we really do enjoy hanging out with our kiddo!), we've decided she should start eating breakfast to go, en route to school ... Read the Post
What to Do After a Car Accident
Car accidents are one of the most frustrating and upsetting events to throw a wrench in your already hectic schedule. Trust me, I know – I used to be the licensed adjuster who answered your phone calls when you called in about an auto claim on your insurance. Last week we talked all about the different car insurance coverages that may be available to you and what they mean. Today, we’re talking ... Read the Post
Raising Successful Children: Lessons from Becoming Brilliant
"I used to do that when I was a kid, and I turned out just fine." "I never use fractions in real life." "Go play with your Barbies, sweetie. Maybe they can play school or go to a dance." Ever hear yourself saying things like this? Learn how to stop saying the wrong things and start challenging the "parenting status quo" in order to raise successful children and a better generation ... Read the Post
The Complete Guide to Filing Taxes and Getting a Huge Refund
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin We know that filing your yearly tax return is one thing most Americans dread each year as April deadlines approach. But we also know that “Uncle Sam” isn’t the kind of man you want to cheat out of money he may believe he’s due. Taxes are an inevitable cost that each citizen must pay in order ... Read the Post
Rape Culture: Victim Blaming, The Facts, and How We Can Change Things
Do you ever get a sick feeling hearing news stories about sexual assault or rape on the news? Or are you one of the many people who skip the story and try to not let it bother you? Don’t feel bad… many of us do it. It's a part of "rape culture". Rape culture is defined as “a society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and ... Read the Post