Everything is STILL Awesome about The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
This is a sponsored post. Here’s what you need to know about The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part “It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat:...
View ArticleTurning my childhood love of riding my bike into a very real adult hobby
Over lunch, a close friend (I met in breastfeeding group) casually mentioned doing triathlons before having kids. Uhhh, come again? I am not a lifelong competitive athlete, but I know my way around a...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Journey
Parenthood is not for the faint of heart Unlike the experience of many new moms suffering through the sleepless nights of infancy, I never had a freak out moment where I thought, “This is so much...
View ArticleWorksheets to keep brains fresh over the summer
As a kid, summertime was full of sunscreen, playing in water, and giving myself a break from all the hard work I did over the school year. BUT, once I returned to school I could feel how dusty my...
View ArticleMichelle, where ya been?
Sadly, it’s been months since I last posted and this year has been spotty at best. Where have I been? I have a full-time job as a public health professional and I love my work as a Project Manager (as...
View ArticleI Had a Panic Attack When My Kid Needed Braces
My oldest daughter is just 7 and it’s clear she needs braces. So, I kicked off my “find the best orthodontist for us” campaign this past spring. The morning after her first orthodontist consult, I...
View ArticleMy Very Overdue Yearbook Inscription
As a rolling stone who gathers no moss, I take my kids on solo-mama-daughter weekend trips periodically throughout the year. It’s how I carve out quality time with one of my daughters, while also...
View Article4 Affordable Things You Can Do to Make Traveling with Little Kids a Breeze
Traveling with small children is not for the fainthearted, but this isn’t to say that it can’t be done. In fact, intrepid parents have been known to pull off such a mean feat, and even reap personal...
View Article20 Things about Michelle
1. I am frugal. Driving out of my way to save $0.03 per gallon on gas is my norm. I shop at 3 different grocery stores to get the best prices on items I buy on the regular. Did anyone else notice...
View ArticleLiar, liar, pants on fire… I smell smoke
Lies erode the trust of a relationship. Being real in all situations may not always be nice, but it is trustworthy. My trust is earned with actions, not just words. I am reminded of this truth every...
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