Working on Being A Better Ally
Let me start by saying that our mission on the podcast has always been to better ourselves. The events of the last week in the wake of George Floyd have really caused us to hit the pause button. Publishing silly…
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Chocolate Pretzel Chip Cookies
My teenager loves to bake, but hates to follow recipes. Cue the constant argument: “Baking is like chemistry! You need to be exact!” During quarantine, I’ve left her alone in the kitchen to experiment, make a mess, and make her…
We Tried Messenger Kids, Here Is What We Found
This post is sponsored by Messenger Kids, all opinions are my own.
My kids are craving more digital freedom. They want to be able to message their friends, video chat, and share silly photos and video clips. Mix in social…
40 Classic Movies to Show Your Teen
Lola and I have been watching a lot of Gilmore Girls in our backyard theater and I’m absolutely loving all the extra mother-daughter time. One thing I have noticed though is that this cast isn’t that diverse and it…
How to Make A Backyard Theater
Last year, our backyard looked like a dumpster fire had a baby with a pile of rocks. It was a mass of weeds with a trampoline thrown on top. My dear friend, Monica Mangin worked with Lowe’s to give us…
10 YouTube Rabbit Holes for Quarantine
It always starts out innocent. You go to look up how to cut your husband’s hair on YouTube, and something catches your eye on the conveniently-placed sidebar. You click. And why not? It’s not like you have anything else to…
Helping Kids Cope Right Now
As former news reporters, we have always encouraged our kids to ask good questions. Curiosity and a search for answers is rewarded in our house. But here’s the thing: Lately? I have no freaking clue how to answer their questions. …
To My Wife on Mother’s Day
I am writing this looking out the window at my wife. She is walking through our yard in a sweatshirt that says “Hug Dealer.” She has a green bag around her right hand and is bending over every 10 feet…
What Will Life Look Like Next Week?
It’s no secret that I’m an introvert. I like my time alone and my own space. It’s not that I don’t like people. I love being around people. I love going out with friends (pre-pandemic) but always need some solo…
10 New Hobbies for Quarantine
Almost everyday I come across someone talking about the new hobbies and projects they are completing with all their quarantine free time. Home improvement updates, massive closet clean outs, and Pinterest-worthy crafts paired with beautiful before and after photos on…