After 9.5 weeks of distance learning (and 10.5 if you add in “Spring Break”), we’ve wrapped up our school year. It’s definitely the most bittersweet ending to a school year with a missing 5th grade end of year celebration (and all of the festivities that go with it) as well as a missing kindergarten end … Read More about Last week of school | Mommy and Me Monday | 537th ed
Delicious gluten-free dairy-free banana raspberry muffins
It’s been one year since I started eating gluten-free and dairy-free (okay, I’ve cheated like once or twice), but I haven’t had any bread or muffins. After a while, I didn’t really even want bread or cookies. But, I got a craving for some recently and thought I could revamp an old recipe I cut … Read More about Delicious gluten-free dairy-free banana raspberry muffins
Picks-ups, walks and procrastinating | Mommy and Me Monday | 536th ed
Another quarantined Mommy and Me Monday…a church pickup, a socially distanced meetup with neighbors and procrastination.
Asian Style Coleslaw
The other day, I had strong urge to have some Asian Style Coleslaw. It was right after my juice detox and I always crave vegetables hard when it’s over. I went to the store and bought a packaged kit and was hugely disappointed, so I set out to make my own with fresh ingredients. And … Read More about Asian Style Coleslaw
Taco Tuesday, Running and Strawberries | Mommy and Me Monday | 535th ed
Looking back one day this week, I couldn’t remember what we had done the day before. I knew something was different. It wasn’t all Groundhog Day. But the days sure do feel like that. But between Mr. Serious and myself (and sometimes the girls grabbing my phone), we have pictures of the ordinary and the … Read More about Taco Tuesday, Running and Strawberries | Mommy and Me Monday | 535th ed
The best gluten-free southwest chicken tenders in the air fryer
These gluten-free southwest chicken tenders in the air fryer are moist and delicious and yet, the outside is crispy and flavorful.
A Friday Field Trip – Strawberry Picking | Mommy and Me Monday | 534th ed
When school is closed except for distance learning, Friday is a catch up day, and the weather is gorgeous…it’s time for a Friday Field Trip. Thankfully, the strawberry u-pick farm was set up for social distancing while picking. So, we packed our lunches, and got in the car to head South to Southern Belle Farms. … Read More about A Friday Field Trip – Strawberry Picking | Mommy and Me Monday | 534th ed
Strawberry Pie
Every time I say Strawberry Pie, I start singing the song Strawberry Wine. I don’t know why, it just comes to mind. After picking these delicious strawberries, I decided I needed to make a strawberry pie. When I got married, my aunt gave me her recipe. I asked who gave it to her, and she … Read More about Strawberry Pie
Easy and Quick 3 Ingredient Fruit Dip
Apparently, it’s national strawberry month. I had no idea this was a thing, but we’ve been on a huge strawberry kick, so I figured why not continue! While strawberries are amazing on their own sometimes it’s fun to dip them. And many other fruits, too. So, we whipped up some easy fruit dip that takes … Read More about Easy and Quick 3 Ingredient Fruit Dip
Get the kids moving and quiz their brains with Sonic
With being sheltered in place, we’ve definitely been more lax on our screen time…movies, devices and schooling are all taking places on various devices and in front of screens. Thankfully, we can incorporate quizzes and fun facts as well as some fun exercises while enjoying the movie. Sonic the Hedgehog Fun Fact Sheets Want to … Read More about Get the kids moving and quiz their brains with Sonic
Flying high | 10 year recreation picture | Mommy and Me Monday | 533rd ed
Who hasn’t airplaned their kids like 500 times? Well, if you haven’t, I highly suggest it. It’s a great workout! What I didn’t realize is just how many Mommy and Me Monday posts were dedicated to flying the girls like airplanes. Flying Baby E Flying Toddler E Flying Toddler B (and her flying me) But … Read More about Flying high | 10 year recreation picture | Mommy and Me Monday | 533rd ed
A Gift Guide For The Woman Who Has Everything
It is always difficult to buy for those who have seemingly everything they could possibility want, but I’m hoping I can help with this list. I’ll guide you through gifts for women of all ages, and will perhaps help you to get a unique present for that woman who has everything they could want, need … Read More about A Gift Guide For The Woman Who Has Everything
How to Have a Virtual Birthday Party | My Quarantine Birthday | Mommy and Me Monday | 532nd ed
I was the first of our family (and fingers crossed, hopefully our last) to have a quarantine birthday. But, you would hardly know that it was anything different (you know, beside the whole being at home the whole time) because Mr. Serious and the girls planned my virtual birthday party all out! The girls woke … Read More about How to Have a Virtual Birthday Party | My Quarantine Birthday | Mommy and Me Monday | 532nd ed
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
A workout and Easter | Mommy and Me Monday | 531st ed
This past week was Spring Break. Admittedly, it looked just like the past 3 weeks, minus school work. So, there was a lot of TV and movie time for the kids. And a lot of trying to keep my body moving. One day before dinner, Mr. Serious and I did a Peloton app ride. B … Read More about A workout and Easter | Mommy and Me Monday | 531st ed
Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus Recipe (gluten-free and dairy free)
My sister suggested I pick up some dark chocolate hummus at the store for dipping berries. At first I scoffed at the idea…beans and fruit? But, I trusted her and tried it and discovered dark chocolate hummus really tastes more like brownie batter (can I get a yum?) The store bought stuff is amazing, but … Read More about Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus Recipe (gluten-free and dairy free)
A to Z neighborhood scavenger chalk walk | Mommy and Me Monday | 530th ed
When the weather is nice, we try to have at least one outside walk a day, of course, keeping a safe distance from people we happen to see. We’ve been chalking neighbors driveways and trying to have fun. This is a sponsored post for Juicy Juice, all thoughts and opinions are my own. My sister … Read More about A to Z neighborhood scavenger chalk walk | Mommy and Me Monday | 530th ed
Jump with JumpSport Trampoline
Now more than ever, kids are needing a release of all of their energy. Keeping them active and engaged during a historic time is definitely challenging, but a trampoline in the backyard helps so much! There could not have been a better time for JumpSport to gift us this trampoline! I knew it would be … Read More about Jump with JumpSport Trampoline
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 13, 11, 8 and 6). 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.