Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

The days of summer are waning, and I'm poring over a spreadsheet that's planning for fall. My "baby" heads off to kindergarten, which means I'll have a lot more time on my hands. And so I'm trying to ...

Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage. But once your child brings you that first tooth, what do you do next? Many parents tuck it away somewhere, wondering whether it's okay to toss - or whether doin...

Have you heard of Confetti Grace? It's a monthly subscription craft box for adults and kids 8+. Each box contains 2 crafts so you can keep one and give one away, throwing kindness around like confetti...

Have you heard of Imperfect Produce? It's a weekly produce subscription box that saves you money, supports local farmers, and helps protect the environment. The premise is simple - Imperfect Produce b...

I cook daily for my family, and it's a task I really enjoy. So when the Instant Pot hit my Facebook feed I was really intrigued. People seemed to love it. It was like a miracle machine. But the price ...

I'd already told her it was bedtime, yet my five-year-old was running around the house like a crazy person. Threats were made, and she disappeared. Then she returned. I had no choice but to follow thr...

Our second Confetti Grace box arrived over the weekend, and it was a hit once again. My son - who was out of town when we got the last one - begged to be able to help with this month's craft. He's 9, ...

Like most siblings, my kids fight. It drives me bananas. But I've learned to not mind it so much. Here's why: Just recently I overheard my son respond assertively and appropriately when a rather boist...

Red Robin is helping to make the summer of 2018 the best summer ever with their "Summer of Yummm" promotions. This summer, kids eat for $1.99 ($3.99 in Canada) every Wednesday for a limited time! Kids...

Are you looking forward to having your kids home this summer, but also feeling a little overwhelmed about how to keep your sanity intact? Me, too. You guys. I'm a summer mom. I do ALL THE THINGS. I ba...