Author Archives: Kristina Slaney
Tips for the Best-Ever Mashed Potatoes
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...
Nov 13, 2018
My Kids LOVE Crafts, But I'm Not A Crafty Mom
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 ...
Nov 07, 2018
Healthy Packaged Foods: Convenience Foods You Can Feel Good About Feeding to Your Kids
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...
Oct 30, 2018
Baked Mac 'n' Cheese with Sausage and Sage
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...
Oct 22, 2018
The Essential Tools You Need for a DIY Kitchen Remodel
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...
Oct 17, 2018
Are Subscription Boxes More Expensive than Just Buying the Items Yourself? We Did the Research.
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...
Oct 08, 2018
Your Child Can Pack their Own Lunch (Yes, Even Your Kindergartener)
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...
Oct 02, 2018
My First Week with Kids in School Full-Time
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...
Sep 18, 2018
Five Birthday Party Ideas That Require Minimal Planning
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...
Sep 17, 2018
National Parks By State - Where Your 4th Grader Can Use Their FREE National Parks Pass!
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...
Sep 06, 2018
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