We are beyond thrilled to announce our new t-shirt and clothing line!! MOTTO THREADS is our new website (within Sports Mom Survival Guide) where you can find great options for everyone in the family. ABOUT OUR SHIRTS With different styles and options to choose from, there’s …
When you are running around in the morning it’s hard to remember to start dinner, but with just a few minutes you can have this dish ready to go! It’s beyond easy and only requires 3 ingredients (plus toppings when you get ready to serve). …
It’s FALL…which means it’s chili season in our house. We love all different kinds of chili but this recipe for chicken chili is one of our favorites. I normally get it started in the crockpot in the morning and just add the rest of the …
Our kids are busier than ever! Between school, homework, socializing, extracurricular activities and technology they are being pulled in so many different directions. When it comes to something important, like schoolwork, it’s crucial that kids use their time wisely and stay focused. BUT with so many distractions, how does a kid (or …
Having a team party, family gathering or even just a ladies night out this fall? You can make this yummy Toffee Apple Dip in just 5 minutes! Every time I make it, it seems to disappear before my eyes because it’s a huge hit! If …
These top tailgating tips are sponsored by our friends at VolunteerSpot – the leading, online sign-up tool that makes organizing people (and tailgates) a snap! It’s a great time of year for tailgating!! Even if you aren’t a football fan, I’m sure you can appreciate …
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I don’t know about you but I have this need to go above and beyond what is expected. It’s a curse, really! I can’t help myself. If I have friends coming over for dinner I need everything to perfect…like the top of the fridge needs …
Long gone are the days of the 8:40am bus pick-up..the older my kids get the earlier the bus comes! At this point, all of my kids are out the door by just a few minutes after 7. This means breakfast needs to be quick and …
We are always trying to come up with different options for lunch. My kids make their own lunches and PB&J are their go-to, but even a kid can only eat the same thing for so long! We use this chart to help them make good choices …
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If you’re a sports parent, then you probably spend an insane amount of time sitting in the bleachers watching your kiddo. Don’t get me wrong, we LOVE watching but the sitting part can start to get a little old…amIright?!?! As in all things, it’s best …
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School starts tomorrow for our kids, and this means we are back to packing lunches! In our home we typically pack for a few reasons: reduce cost (with 3 kids, buying lunches everyday of the month would cost us at a minimum about $160) nutrition …
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Our summer has involved a whole lot of rain. This means not a ton of outside time, few trips to the pool and trying to stay busy inside. Getting your kids busy in the kitchen is an awesome way for them to not only learn …
I absolutely LOVE Qdoba! Do you have a restaurant close to where you live? Their food is so fresh and I don’t ever feel guilty eating “fast food” when we go there. My husband always teases that he can order for me at just about …
Mornings can be hectic, let’s be honest! It’s inevitable that someone either woke up late, forgot to do their homework, or can’t find their shoes. Which is why we need to talk about getting prepared the night before. We tend to think of nighttime …
I am an absolute lover of all things cheesesteak. Since homemade kolaches are easy to make, a great on-the-go meal and simple to re-heat, I decided to come up with this simple 5-ingredient Cheesesteak Kolache recipe. I used regular sized biscuit dough and took 2 biscuits …
As you have know, we like quick and easy meals. We don’t like to spend a lot of time prepping and preparing dinner, so if you’re like us then you will love this one pot meal sausage and tortellini dish. It’s super easy to to make and …
If the name of the game is “make-ahead” for your summer meals, then add this Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad to your meal list! It has a sweet and tangy flavor that is yummy! The prep involves cooking the pasta, and while it cooks, you’ll need …
I love pizza. My family will attest to the fact that I could probably eat pizza every.single.day and not get tired of it. There is so much you can do with “pizza,” which is why this month we have given you some our favorite (non-traditional) …
I have always WANTED to be a runner. There’s a big difference in wanting to run and actually doing it, I’ve learned. At the beginning of this year, I was tired of “being tired” and needed to lose some weight. I started off walking …
Sports Mom Survival Guide Pizza Mini-Series during the month of June has been a huge hit in our house…and we hope it has been in yours too! With all boys in our house, pizza of any type is a sure-fire success. This Cinnamon Streusel Pizza is …
When traveling with your sports travel team, expenses can quickly climb. The traveling part is inevitable, but how much we spend when we travel is negotiable. Every penny counts…so taking just a bit of time to try to cut your expenses can make a big …
I think I’m with the majority when I say I LOVE A QUICK MEAL! I’m not one of those people who like to slave over a meal for hours, the quicker the better, in my opinion. So I’m always looking for something that is …
In case you couldn’t tell by now, I love to make meals that I can wrap in foil, toss in a thermal bag and send with the boys as they head out the door. I do about all I can to keep them from eating …
