It’s Fall Break here on what they call a balanced schedule. Not quite year round and not traditional. We started off Friday night with dinner out with friends and then went to grab a treat for dessert. They have a flavor we all eat and enjoy (a couple sorbets, too for us non-milk people) and … Read More about Fall Break Treat | Mommy and Me Monday | 502nd ed
Lunch Notes and Snack Notes Your Kids Will Love with Free Printable
Thank you to Juicy Juice for partnering with this post “Lunch Notes and Snack Notes Your Kids Will Love”. Our girls have been packing their lunches for quite some time. In fact, we are over 6 weeks into back to school lunch packing and they are quite the experts. They are happier with what is … Read More about Lunch Notes and Snack Notes Your Kids Will Love with Free Printable
Total Body Fitness Essentials
This Total Body Fitness Essentials post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com If you’ve been around for a while, you know that fitness and exercise has always been important to me and my family. I try to get in 5-6 workouts a week either at our local YMCA or in my garage gym. While I have quite … Read More about Total Body Fitness Essentials
Terrific Kid | Mommy and Me Monday | 501st ed
Confession… I’m not very good at checking the girls’ folders in a timely manner. I think most of them come home on Thursday and I’m good about looking then, but the rest of the week? It’s hit or miss unless they point something out to me. We get homework done and I try to stay … Read More about Terrific Kid | Mommy and Me Monday | 501st ed
New AR and VR Tools and Toys You Need to Know About
I was recently invited to an event to check out so many new things from the Consumer Technology Association and with Techlicious. There are so many great new AR and VR tools and toys you need to know about, that I wanted to share them with you. Augmented reality (where you can see part of … Read More about New AR and VR Tools and Toys You Need to Know About
Back to School with Kids on 45th Review with Video and discount code
We’ve already been back to school for over a month here! Crazy, right? Because we start school so early in the year, we don’t typically do any back to school shopping. We have a ton of summer clothes and it’s too hot for anything but shorts and short-sleeved shirts. Even in mid-September, we are still … Read More about Back to School with Kids on 45th Review with Video and discount code
11 Tips for getting mom in the picture | Mommy and Me Monday | The 500th ed
Wow-zers. How did we get here? 500 Mommy and Me Mondays! And I didn’t even plan anything “special” for it! But honestly, I think that’s the whole idea. It doesn’t have to be anything special. It can just be a moment captured. A little blip of life in your world with your kids. When I … Read More about 11 Tips for getting mom in the picture | Mommy and Me Monday | The 500th ed
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free) in the newair Magic Chef® Digital XL Air Fryer
I have seen and heard of so many good uses for an air fryer. But, I was worried it wouldn’t fit in my tiny kitchen. And then newair reached out and offered to send their Magic Chef® Digital XL Air Fryer and I decided it was time to see if it was for us! Survey … Read More about Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free) in the newair Magic Chef® Digital XL Air Fryer
5 quicks meals for when you are short on time
This post, 5 quicks meals for when you are short on time, is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Conagra Brands With our sometimes busy and crazy schedules, dinners sometimes have to be quick and on the ready. We try to eat as a family most evenings, and while we are quite successful at it, sometimes … Read More about 5 quicks meals for when you are short on time
Noah’s Ark Cupcake Cake | Mommy and Me Monday | 499th ed
Our church had a cupcake wars style competition this weekend. They took it a step further and had us assemble our own teams, bring the cupcakes already cooked and all of our cupcake decorations. We also had to select a Biblical theme for which to decorate our cupcakes. We weren’t planning on going, but our … Read More about Noah’s Ark Cupcake Cake | Mommy and Me Monday | 499th ed
Aladdin Popcorn gluten-free and dairy-free with video
Popcorn is the perfect snack to enjoy while watching a movie. We like to up the game though and enjoy our popcorn to go along with our movie, so we created some Aladdin Popcorn that is both gluten-free and dairy-free. You can think of it like a jazzed up kettle corn. You’ll need to gather … Read More about Aladdin Popcorn gluten-free and dairy-free with video
Our Favorite Family Games for Nintendo Switch
Our trip to Nintendo got E and I really excited about the Nintendo Switch. So much so that when we returned, we figured out a way to get one. E got one for her birthday in February and ever since, we’ve found ways to play with some or most of the family on the weekends. Our … Read More about Our Favorite Family Games for Nintendo Switch
Some of my FASTer Way to Fat Loss Favorite Things
I’ve been living the FASTer Way to Fat Loss Lifestyle for over 8 months now. I’m still loving it and finding it super sustainable for everyday life! It really is working for me. (Check out some of my results and more information about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss here.) After living this lifestyle for … Read More about Some of my FASTer Way to Fat Loss Favorite Things
Nut-free school lunch add-ons
A few years ago, I went to my first preschool orientation. Before that, the kids were in daycare and lunches were provided. Now, I had the task of packing lunches. I quickly learned on of the first rules was that the preschool was and is completely nut-free. We are blessed that it wasn’t something we … Read More about Nut-free school lunch add-ons
Matching curls and grilling | Mommy and Me Monday | 498th
I think Atlanta is having an identity crisis this weekend. We woke up to a chill in the air and a high of 77! It sure was pleasant outside which made it great for grilling (and also a not so hot garage workout). While Mr. Serious went to get the oldest and her friend from … Read More about Matching curls and grilling | Mommy and Me Monday | 498th
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
Secret Life of Pets 2 for home viewing
Are you ready for Secret Life of Pets 2? I know these girls are ready to watch at home! The Secret Life of Pets 2 debuted on Digital on August 13, 2019 and comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 27, 2019. Soon, my pets, very soon! The Secret Life of Pets 2 explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between … Read More about Secret Life of Pets 2 for home viewing
Home again, home again | Mommy and Me Monday | 497th ed
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
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, 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.