Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

Mashed potatoes seem like the easiest dish at the holiday table. But in reality, there's so much that can go wrong. They can easily end up gummy, bland, lumpy, dry, soupy...the ways to screw them up a...

Back in college, my roommates and I used to have craft nights. We'd plan a project and gather around the table and make something together - and it was fun. But these days, crafting has fallen by the ...

As moms, we're busy. We want the best for our kids but sometimes we need a shortcut or two. Sure, fresh is best - but it's also time-consuming. So instead of just swapping your Goldfish for Cheddar Bu...

Who doesn't love a good casserole this time of year? If you've never had baked mac 'n' cheese, you're missing out. Sure, I love the blue box as much as the next person but this is an entirely differen...

At the beginning of the year, one of our New Year's Resolutions was to save up money to finally remodel our kitchen. We knew were going to do it ourselves because my husband is handy and that would be...

By now you've probably heard us talk about Confetti Grace. It's a subscription craft box that makes crafting super easy. The crafts are cute and tied to the season, and kids absolutely love it, too. L...

As a mom, you have a lot to do. It can feel overwhelming. But if you're willing to put in a little work up front, you can start to outsource some of these tasks. One of them is packing school lunch fo...

It's the week that some moms pine for and the one that others dread - the week when their "baby" is finally school-aged and heads off to kindergarten, leaving the house empty for 6+ hours each day. My...

From simple to extravagant, there are a million different ways to celebrate your child's birthday. But no matter how low-key the celebration, they always require a certain amount of money and planning...

You've probably heard of Every Kid in a Park, the program that gives 4th graders a free one-year pass good for admission to national parks. If you haven't, here's a quick run-down: The pass is good fo...