Amy Sanders
Amy is in her forties and raising three school-aged kids, so between working part-time and color-coding the family calendar, she tries to keep up with her book club and her sanity.
What the #@$! – What to Do When You’ve Got a Potty Mouth in...
The first time it happened, he was 2, and he repeated “s#*!” after he overheard me whisper it as I slammed on my brakes to avoid an accident. Three years later, he casually dropped...
Embracing Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen | Cooking with Kids
Cooking with kids can benefit little ones and parents alike!
I recently learned that September 13 is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day (I swear, there’s a day for everything!). I love to bake...
Your Summer Vacation is Cancelled, So Now What???
Your previously-scheduled summer vacation is canceled, so now what?
Last fall, after researching and debating and weighing all the options, my husband and I pulled the trigger on booking our first family Disney vacation for...
How To Be A Happy Camper When You’re Not An Outdoorsy Mom
I’ve never considered myself to be a great lover of the outdoors - sure, I appreciate a pretty vista and watching wildlife from afar, but the idea of being coated in bug spray and...
Becoming More Like MY Mom : A Journey to Motherhood
The first time I really felt like a mom was when I caught myself starting to act more like MY mom. Some of my favorite commercials are from Progressive, where young adults start behaving as...
Easter 2020 – Quarantine Edition: Celebrate While Sheltering-at-Home
Easter in quarantine can be a memorable event, even if we have to tweak our traditions.
The coronavirus may have stopped a lot of things in our lives right now, but it can’t stop Easter!...
Volunteer in a Way That is Meaningful for Your Kids
Other than keeping them alive, the most important part of my job as a mom is to raise good people. And in my book, good people are grateful for what they have and find...
Festive Holiday Cocktails (and Mocktails!)
The holiday season offers no shortage of reasons to celebrate, so check out some of my favorite festive drinks to enjoy with friends and family (or by yourself, no judgment here!) And because I...
Choosing Kids Activities Wisely
“Wow - you guys sure are busy!”
As a mom of three, I’ve heard this phrase a lot already, and my kids are only 7, 5, and 2. We’ve tried to strike a good balance...
Sometimes We All Need a Reset
Sometime deep into the second week of school, my second grader, kindergartener, and terrible two-er hit the proverbial wall. Their bodies were tired, their brains were fried, and dealing with them felt more like...