Sometimes I feel like having people over. Sometimes I'll even feel like cooking for them. But then I reconsider because my personality is my superpower; not my cooking. BUT. I have successfully hosted more than my children around our table and no one has cried. Here are my hosting tips for keeping things simple and organized. And tear-free. Share Cooking Duties For the love of take-out, if ... » Learn More about For My Fellow Hot Mess Hostesses…
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
****waves, trips over dog****
Hiya! I’m Steph, English teacher by trade, smack-talker by nature, and mother of three who lives by the mantra: life is too short, LAUGH! I hope you’ll stick around and check out my musings!
Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance
If you're an old-head like me and get excited about new appliances, this post is for you! Also, sometimes I write things for money. This is one of those things. Proper care and maintenance of home appliances extend their lifespan. It can also improve their efficiency and save lots of money on ... » Learn More about Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance
Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles
Oh, hi! We haven't chatted in a while. Like you, I've been busy with life. Three growing kids and my own adulting are topics I'd love to cover more often, but I've been spending a lot of time over at my new freelancing gig, Highlights Early Learning blog. I am stupid excited to have the opportunity ... » Learn More about Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles
Don’t be a Dumb Dog-Owner, Please & Thank You
Hi! When you see a dog, does your heart instantly soften? Then you revert to baby-talking because you just yuve dem furry wittle faces and good good bois so much?! No?? Sorry you don't have a soul. I love me some dogs and I spoil mine because why else does a person get a dog duh. My girl gets ... » Learn More about Don’t be a Dumb Dog-Owner, Please & Thank You
Parenting Burnout is REAL
You know how people tend to tell us "enjoy every moment" the very moment we're hanging by a proverbial parenting thread? Yeah, that's not helpful. I, for one, love being a parent, but I do NOT love everything that comes along with being a parent. I don't quite care for the utter exhaustion that ... » Learn More about Parenting Burnout is REAL