Feliz Hall
Living the crazy #momlife with two school-aged kiddos. You can mostly find me with coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other, all while trying to teach both kids! But, we are moms, right? Multitasking is the name of the game. I'm excited to share this experience with you all!
Crap, I Forgot My Wedding Anniversary!
This is pretty ridiculous. I got married on my parent's wedding anniversary and even have the date on our license plate. Yet today, I looked at my husband and said, "Oh my gosh, what is...
YouTube for STEM Lovers
Typically, my son watches no television and is essentially screen-free. Enter 2020 and COVID-19. Our "typical" failed to remain. Seriously though, whose did?
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
John...
Six Months into COVID-19 {Lessons Learned}
Pre-COVID, we ran a fast pace. Our oldest was in at least three sports simultaneously, choir, and a variety of clubs at school. Her homeschooled brother had his own daily clubs and outside classes....
Summer-at-Home: Activity Guide
We all had plans of the pools, packed soccer games, amusement parks, grill-outs, family reunions, and vacations. Then 2020 hit and well, we got to learn the lesson of a slow-down. But guys, who...
Facing Your Fears About COVID-19
With COVID-19 in all 50 states and our state essentially on lock-down, fear is as real to us as the virus.
Here's a secret: it's not going to change anything.
Honestly, it's probably going to...
Irish-American History Month
Did you know March is actually Irish-American History Month? It was October 1990 that Congress passed a law marking March 1991 as Irish-American History Month. Every year since, either a subsequent law or presidential...
How to Help a Friend During Death
This past month hit our family like a shock wave. Three weeks after finding out my mother-in-law's diagnosis, she passed away. We were left in shock, exhausted, and heartbroken. Our friends wanted to help...
Heart-Healthy, Kid-Approved Ideas
February is heart month.
While much of our focus is on gooey, chocolate desserts, take a moment to balance that with kid-friendly, heart-healthy options.
We know diets low in added sugar, trans-fat, saturated fat and...
A Crock-Pot Favorite: Arizona Pork Chili
Crock-Pot meals are notorious for signifying nostalgia-inducing moods. There is that one family favorite that cultivates warmth inside. It takes you home, stirring memories of days of feeling safe, cared for, and calm.
My mom...
When Santa Isn’t Fair
When my kid was a little bit, I read a random article about how children of lower-income families sometimes wondered why Santa did not bring them as many presents as their classmates. It stuck...