This Qdoba Burrito Copycat Recipe is one of our favorite go-to meals if we need something quick, delicious and hearty! My kids love, love, LOVE Qdoba…actually we all do, but honestly for all five of us to eat there it’s easily $50 without us ordering drinks! It’s …
I’ll be the first to admit, none of my boys are what you would call “big readers”. You know what I mean, the kind of kid who passes time by reading a book wherever they go…in the car, while attending their sibling’s sporting events or curled …
We have lived in our current house for over 2 years and I am just now getting around to decorating the boys’ rooms! I typically have a pretty good idea of what I would like to do, but their rooms have been difficult. As pre-teens …
Should You Let Your Child Strength Train Your kids are playing sports. They’re practicing. They’re training. You bring them to and from practice and watch their games, but have you ever given much thought to what they are actually doing at those practices? After watching …
I have a good friend who works for Special Olympics and on occasion we chat about her job and what it entails. I really didn’t have a good understanding of what this amazing organization does. When you think of Special Olympics, what’s the first thing …
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Activities to Help You Exercise With Your Kids It’s ALWAYS good to stay active. Teaching kids at a young age the importance of exercise is a great way to help them stay healthy for life. My kids go with me to the gym weekly and …
Cookware, Pots/Pants, etc. You’ll Need Here is a list of what you’ll need to prepare this recipe: Summer dinners mostly revolve around a grill at our house. We love to grill! It’s a great way to have a quick meal and spend an evening outside. One thing …
Coaches, do you want a smooth, successful and productive start to your upcoming youth sports season? The key lies in your organization BEFORE the season begins. For more than 15 years I have been coaching basketball, baseball, soccer, track, and volleyball for children from preschool …
paren Have you ever wanted a special t-shirt to show off your kid’s team or support them by wearing their number to a game? Cute and customized t-shirts can cost up to $25 (sometimes even more). What you might not realize it that making your …
Easy to Make, These Super Tasty Grilled Sirloin Kabobs Are Perfect for Growing Boys These Easy Grilled Sirloin Kabobs are hands-down one of my boy’s favorite meals! Of course, that makes me happy, because they are super easy to make! I typically just grab sirloin …
I don’t think I can count the number of hours I have sat on the sidelines watching my boys play sports. In all that time, I can honestly say I have seen some of the craziest behavior. Oh, and I don’t mean from the players, …
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Up For “Everyday” Food Fun With A Tweak? Try Our Easy to Make Stuffed Grilled Burgers We hope you are loving our “Grilling Series” as much as we are! I don’t know about you, but our family easily fires up the grill 4 or 5 nights …
Want An Easy & Fun Twist On The Traditional BBQ? Try Our Awesome SUMMER Grilled Pizza Recipe Summer is the PERFECT time to enjoy easy food on the grill, so we are starting a 4 weeks series on some of our favorites. (Be sure …
Cookware, Pots/Pants, etc. You’ll Need Here is a list of what you’ll need to prepare this recipe: It is pool season!!! I have been looking forward to going to the pool since the beginning of winter. Unfortunately, we aren’t lucky enough to have one in …
We all know the feeling…you have have exactly 14.5 minutes from the time they get off the bus until you need to be in the car on your way to practice or a game. It’s only about 30 seconds before they walk in …
I am a mom of two elementary age daughters, but that doesn’t stop my husband from “dragging” us to professional baseball games!! 😉 In all honesty we ALL have a GREAT time when we go to a game. My girls are a little older (5&7) so …
The older my kids get, the harder it is for me to find activities that don’t involve electronics. My girls LOVE to read and most of the time that will occupy SOME of their time. BUT when they aren’t the one on the field, I …
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If you are a parent with multiple kids, and one or more of them are in some type of sport, then you have probably had the almost impossible task of keeping someone “happy” during a game or practice. We have come up with some activities …
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I am sure lots of your kids are in sports that require cleats: football, baseball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, track…the list goes on! Over the years, I have found that cleats can be quite a pain! Here are the two biggest issues: Dirt, mud, grass and …
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If you are a parent with multiple kids, and one or more of them are in some type of sport, then you have probably had the almost impossible task of keeping someone “happy” during a game or practice. We have come up with some activities …
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If you’ve ever been a Team-Mom, then you probably know how hard it is to coordinate with all of the other parents on your child’s team! Scheduling anything for a large group can be overwhelming to say least, but throw in a bunch of parents …
A coach can end up being a huge mentor to our kids. The really good ones take the time to understand and motivate our children. These special people almost always do their job without any accolades. So I thought today we would celebrate those coaches …
My family asks for this meal on a regular basis, and I’m always completely happy to make it because it’s SO easy! We call it “Mary’s Macaroni” because Mary is my husband’s great-grandmother and she made it for him as a kid. For our purposes …
If you’re a woman you probably either love jewelry or you can appreciate it! If you’re a man reading this, let’s assume you have someone in your life who would benefit from this post! 😉 I thought it would be fun to take a break …
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There are those days that I plan ahead for dinner (it’s not too often, but it happens). 😉 Do you have them? They are normally days that are completely filled with tasks/activities every waking minute. On those days, if I remember, I like to get …
