Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

There's been a lot of discussion lately about the "mental load" a mother carries for her family. These are all the unseen things she takes care of - doctor's appointments, school obligations, maintain...

I'm a big believer in scratch cooking. I'm also a big believer in wise financial stewardship and stretching your dollar as far as it can go. But I also live in the real world with busy schedules and c...

Eight years. Two years shy of a decade. That's how long my husband has been wanting to switch from our major mobile carrier. And he would have done it long ago if he hadn't been married to me. You see...

Safety is the biggest reason parents hesitate to get a cell phone for their child. And while often the big issues come to mind like predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, it can be some ...

Alright mom, I'm not here to debate whether it's too soon for pumpkin spice. I'm just here to declare solidarity with all my people who really don't even care. I haven't even cared enough to TRY it. T...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your family's schedule, you might benefit from a "command center": a centralized location that houses all of your family's information. But then, if you go to Pinter...

I'll never forget the first time I seriously considered it - actually cancelling the vacation because the prep was just too much. My baby was four months, my oldest child was four. My husband had been...

I have mixed feelings when it comes to kids and cell phones. On the one hand, I completely agree that elementary-aged kids aren't ready for social media or unlimited access to the internet. On the oth...

Running Start is an amazing program in Washington State. If you haven't heard of it, it allows kids in their final two years of high school to attend college tuition-free, getting a jump start on thei...

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most amazing places on the planet, and if you're considering a trip there with your family, I've got two words for you: DO IT. There are so many sights to see t...