Qdoba Burrito Copycat Recipe
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 just not an affordable option. Our alternative is this super …
Motivate your Kids to Read
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 up on their bed with a good book in hand. …
Vintage Sports Theme Kids Room
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 and teens I need their decor to last until they …
Is Strength Training Right for your Child?
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 a number of practices myself and talking with other parents …
Three Meats, Seven Meals
As I have mentioned before, I don’t particularly like cooking. I understand it’s part of the job and we can’t eat out every day but, none the less, I prefer to do as little of it as possible! 😉 I LOVE when I can make a large quantity of meat and use it for multiple …
Do You REALLY Know What Special Olympics is All About?!?
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 that comes to mind? I always thought that it was …
Exercise with Your Kids
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 when we discuss why I need to exercise, it’s NEVER …
Fruit Grill Packet
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 that most people forget about when they are grilling is …
5-Steps to Easy Organized Coaching
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 to junior high and I have found these simple tips …
Team Spirit: Custom DIY Bleach Shirt
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 own custom DIY bleach shirt is simple and cost effective. …
Easy Grilled Sirloin Kabobs
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 from Sam’s Club and cut it up when I get …
How Not to Embarrass your Sports Kid from the Sideline!
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, I mean from the parents. I am sure many of …
Stuffed Grilled Burgers Recipe
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 a week! I try to use the oven as little …
SUMMER Grilled Pizza Recipe
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 to check back every Wednesday in June.) My family loves …
EASY Summer Pool Snacks
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 our back yard, but we do have a neighborhood pool. …
Weekly Menu Planning and PRINTABLE Grocery List
One of my hardest daily jobs is figuring out what we are going to eat for dinner. We are busy in the evenings and having a sit down meal is not always an option. I have found that if I can just take a little time to plan ahead, I am a lot less stressed …
Easy Grab-and-GO Snacks
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 the door you start to even think about what your …
Taking Kids to Professional Baseball Games
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 they can sit through a game now, but it hasn’t …
Creative Ways to Keep Kids Happy at Sports Events | ages 7-12
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 get a lot of “I’m BORED, can I get on …
Creative Activities for Kids at Sports Events | ages 4-6
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 to pass the time that we hope you and your …
Do Your Kids Wear Cleats? Sports Kids need Cleatskins!
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 more get stuck in the cleats and the kids bring …
Creative Activities for Kids at Sports Events | ages 1-3
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 to pass the time that we hope you and your …
EASIEST Team Mom Scheduling and Management
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 who are too busy and (in all honesty) would rather …
DIY Photo Clipboard: Perfect for a Coach Gift!
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 who really make a difference by giving them a gift …
20 Minute Hamburger Macaroni : 3 Ingredients
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 we’ll call it: 20 minute hamburger macaroni. 😉 This is …