I added another quick weekend trip to my belt this weekend with my BFFs Meghan and Lindsey while Mr. Serious held down the fort! It made things extra fun that we had to get our AC replaced and his car broke down Friday. Thankfully, we weren’t taking our extra car and the AC work was … Read More about Home again, home again | Mommy and Me Monday | 497th ed
How to save money on prescriptions, especially without insurance
This post “How to save money on prescriptions, especially without insurance” has been sponsored by Inside Rx. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Inside Rx trademarks and graphics are provided by Inside Rx, LLC. I’m self-employed. This means I don’t have any benefits provided by my employer, because, I’m my employer! As a … Read More about How to save money on prescriptions, especially without insurance
9 ways to tell your kids they are going to Disney World
I think we’ve official become a Disney family. With over 5 trips under our belts to a Disney park, and my own Annual Pass, I think the title holds. With those trips have come many different variations in ways we tell the girls. It’s just more fun to make it part of the whole experience … Read More about 9 ways to tell your kids they are going to Disney World
7 Things you need to know about DICK’S Sporting Goods for back to school and more
While we are already back to school, I know that many of you are not. I also know that we kind of have a couple “back to school” seasons because it’s still summer here and hot! I was recently invited to Dick’s Sporting Goods and given a gift card to check out the store’s back … Read More about 7 Things you need to know about DICK’S Sporting Goods for back to school and more
Bedtime Story Time | Mommy and Me Monday | 496th ed
Mr. Serious was out of town a few days this week so we had slight adjustments to our daily routine. Usually that means I have dinner ready and we eat earlier than most days. It also means the kids are ready for bed sooner and we have more time for books and bedtime. The youngest … Read More about Bedtime Story Time | Mommy and Me Monday | 496th ed
The fastest way to lose weight and keep it off with FASTer Way to Fat Loss® | My journey with VIDEO
Recently, my friend, Kelley VanHorn reached out to talk to me about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®. I had only just recently heard buzz around it, but I had no idea what it was. She explained to me how much she was loving it and had decided to be a coach. She wants to … Read More about The fastest way to lose weight and keep it off with FASTer Way to Fat Loss® | My journey with VIDEO
Boo DisneyBound from Monsters Inc
When my friends said we were going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, I didn’t really know what to expect. Then, they told me that we were going to wear costumes, or at the very least DisneyBound. As ideas started flowing, we came up with all of us being different Pixar kids. Lindsey was … Read More about Boo DisneyBound from Monsters Inc
The last bus ride along | Mommy and Me Monday | 495th ed
Two years ago, I was able to do my first practice bus ride with E. Previous to that, I had a tiny baby at home so Mr. Serious went along. This time, however, B and I almost missed the bus! Thankfully, we didn’t. And thankfully, I didn’t fall down the stairs and I was running … Read More about The last bus ride along | Mommy and Me Monday | 495th ed
Avengers: Endgame | 20 Recipes inspired by your favorite Marvel heroes
I can’t believe Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame,” the climactic conclusion to an unprecedented, 11-year cinematic journey in which the Avengers take one final stand against Thanos, is finally ready to watch at home! I only saw it once in the theater and I need to see it again! Avengers fans around the world can now … Read More about Avengers: Endgame | 20 Recipes inspired by your favorite Marvel heroes
Back to School: Free First Day of School Printables
I made these first day of school printables last year for my girls and went ahead and did all of elementary school. They are small here, but click on them to be taken to the full image that you can save and print at your leisure (Scroll to the bottom to grab a PDF of all … Read More about Back to School: Free First Day of School Printables
The time that somebody else called 911 for B | Mommy and Me Monday | 494th ed
B was at camp at our church this week, along with her sisters. She was having a great time playing in water, making crafts, riding her bike and playing GaGa ball. Wednesday, one of the adult counselors sent me this picture of B covered in shave cream. It looked like she was having a pretty … Read More about The time that somebody else called 911 for B | Mommy and Me Monday | 494th ed
Simba’s Sunrise Punch
The Lion King has been one of my favorite movies since in originally came out. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but likely it’s because it’s really good. We had a copy of it, and it was recently destroyed. I was pretty upset because I thought it would be a while before it came back out of the … Read More about Simba’s Sunrise Punch
Painting with E and Celebrating Life | Mommy and Me Monday | 493rd
The girls made it home safely from Houston and were ready for various activities for the week. Originally, there was supposed to be more one-on-one time, but things changed (as they typically do with four kiddos) and we made the best of it. One activity that did stick was a Mother-Daughter painting class one evening … Read More about Painting with E and Celebrating Life | Mommy and Me Monday | 493rd
How to workout when there’s no gym at a Disney hotel + example HIIT Tabata and Progressive Workouts
I’ve been really good about getting my workouts in, even on vacation. I enjoy them and it makes me feel good. But, I didn’t count on there not being a gym at Disney’s Art of Animation. In fact, there isn’t a gym at any of Disney’s Value resorts. I made do with what I had … Read More about How to workout when there’s no gym at a Disney hotel + example HIIT Tabata and Progressive Workouts
Let’s bubble wrap this girl | Mommy and Me Monday | 492nd ed
You’ve never guess looking at this picture that a week ago we were sitting in the ER with a doctor deciding if gluing or stitching above her eye was the way to go. With a combination of little to no fear and almost super-human strength, I guess it was only a matter of time. These … Read More about Let’s bubble wrap this girl | Mommy and Me Monday | 492nd ed
Death by chocolate gluten-free dairy-free cake pop recipe (without the stick)
Sometimes we make treats in our house. And when I say we, I usually mean the 10 year old wants to cook or bake and I get to help and supervise and answer questions when she gets stuck. The other day, when she made a cake, she ended up with extra batter and decided on … Read More about Death by chocolate gluten-free dairy-free cake pop recipe (without the stick)
Blueberry picking | Mommy and Me Monday | 491st
Before heading to Houston for the Fourth of July holiday, I was reminded of a blueberry farm not far from our house. With no camps for the week, I figured it was a good day to go check it out. We went early Tuesday morning, hoping it wouldn’t be too crowded or hot. It was … Read More about Blueberry picking | Mommy and Me Monday | 491st
10 Super Fun Minute to Win It Games for Kids
If you haven’t ever heard of or played Minute to Win It Games, you are seriously missing out! Based on a popular TV show, Minute to Win It Games for kids have become popular at birthday parties, youth group events, and even in classrooms. When playing, you can use a point system to see who … Read More about 10 Super Fun Minute to Win It Games for Kids
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 12, 10, 7 and 5). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.