Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

Sixteen years ago, we rescued a two-ish-year-old pup from a shelter. She was a black lab. At least, she looked like a black lab. Mostly. But...we never really knew. We realized she probably had a herd...

That first bite of solid foods is a huge milestone in a child's life. But it's far more than just an opportunity for a hilarious reaction video - it's the beginning of an important new stage in their ...

I've always been an all-or-nothing girl. I either eat all of the Oreos or none of the Oreos. There is no moderation. No eating "just one." Which is fine for awhile, but eventually I get tired of eatin...

For the longest time, I resisted the idea that having children meant things would change in our family. Everything would be the same, but with a baby. And after my firstborn arrived, it was true. We s...

You guys. I just finished my first-ever juice cleanse and I've been converted from skeptic to believer. I went all-in with a full 7-day cleanse from Squeezed.com and I feel GREAT! Here's why I loved i...

You guys. Is there anything more disheartening than swinging by your local coffee shop to grab yourself a pick-me-up only to find their drive-thru line snaking around the building? I mean, I'm a coffe...

These cake balls are soooooo easy and GREAT to make with kids. Plus, you can decorate them for any occasion! Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Fourth of July...you get the idea. My daughter and I ma...

Here's the deal. I'm in my early 40's. My hormones are shifting. My metabolism is slowing. My kids are schooling at home. I have two puppies that demand my attention. We've been in quarantine for ten ...

Every mom has felt unseen and unappreciated for all the work she does. I've definitely had my moments. But when I get to the heart of the issue, it's less about them not appreciating me, but my kids b...

It's easy for birthday costs to spiral out of control - but making a child feel special and celebrated doesn't need to be expensive. I put together this super simple party for less than $50! Here are ...