The minute my feet hit the floor in the morning, I’m headed downstairs to make breakfast. I love breakfast and my kids seem to be taking after me. It’s one of the most important meals of the day and many people (like my husband) …
Valentine’s Day Hearts and Hugs $550 Giveaway Well, with the weather that most of the country has been having, it seems like this Valentine’s Day will be perfect for cuddling up with someone you love, watching your favorite romantic movie and sharing a giant size …
If your kids are like mine, they are: A. always hungry B. always in a rush and C. grabbing food as they walk out the door. Trying to get them to slow down and grab something healthy is a constant battle. They think a handful …
Soup is always a good meal in the winter and fall!! Broccoli cheddar is one of my favorites and the best part is that this recipe is quick to make. It’s really good and even my kids like it. What you need for 30 Minute …
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I am sure your younger kids are getting anxious to pick out their Valentine’s to give out to their classmates. When my boys were younger, they would always take an entire afternoon to sign and address the perfect Valentine for each classmate. …
During these long, cold winter days I tend to gravitate towards making comfort food! Something warm and yummy to fill our tummies. I also do all that I can to make meals easy in these winter months. That means the crockpot is in use 2-3 nights …
You know when you are on a plane and they tell you that in the case of an emergency, if you have small children that you need to secure your oxygen mask first? Well, I think that applies to most situations. As parents if we don’t take …
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The BIG GAME is coming up and that means a lot of Super Bowl parties! Hopefully your team came out on top, but either way it’s always more fun to watch the game with family and friends. Football parties can sometimes be a little boring for the …
Here we are in the midst of winter and we sports moms are in need of super quick, hearty, filling and most importantly EASY recipes! I am not sure about your family, but we eat a lot of soup in our house during the winter. …
There’s nothing better than a warm meal stewing in the crockpot on a cold day. The smells fill the house and, to make things even better, dinner can be ready without a ton of energy. One of our family favorites is chipotle and Dr. Pepper roast. …
I have to confess about my current sports situation. We have 3 boys. They all play basketball. Between all 3, they are on 5 teams. Honestly, it’s a bit much. Yes. We over committed. But what is done is done. This means I have …
The holiday season is filled with tons of family time in our house! The snowy cold mid-western nights lend to many evenings when we have a fire in the fireplace and watch a movie. Of course my sports-driven boys love inspirational sports movies. We have complied …
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We are rolling on through the holidays! Up next we celebrate 2015! You might be heading to a party or even hosting one. There’s also a chance you are planning a quiet family night at home. No matter what you are doing, it’s always fun …
This time of year my house seems to start overflowing. It’s a feeling that our “stuff” is taking up every available space. We have decorations and gifts and food and…you get the point! Do you ever feel this way in December? Well, now is the …
This post brought to you by Farm Rich. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sports Mom Survival Guide. If you are anything like me, the holidays mean a lot gatherings and FOOD. I love to entertain but I don’t necessarily enjoy all …
This time of year we all seem to hunker down in our houses. It’s also a time where we make and eat the most sweets (at least in our house!). In a few weeks the kids the will be off of school and before long …
If you’ve ever been a room mom, then you know your big “time to shine ” (and most stressful job) are the parties. Many schools are limiting what type of food and activities you can bring and it makes our jobs even tougher! Regardless of if …
Holiday baking can be such a time consuming task. I love to arm myself with a number recipes that are not only family favorites, but simple to make. My mom has been making this easy & irresistible microwave fudge every since I can remember. And …
If your athlete is anything like mine, he or she loves to find new ways to help develop their sport specific skills. Often times a simple accessory is a fairly inexpensive way to allow the athlete to practice a specific skill without the help of …
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With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we would love to help you plan ahead a bit! You’re bound to have leftover turkey and will need a plan as to what to do with it! You can grab one of these these super delicious 12 Leftover Turkey …
Every year at Thanksgiving I am REQUIRED to bring my grandmother’s cajun corn casserole. 😉 It is always a favorite so I normally double the batch and bring two…which always gets finished! We have this dish a few times throughout the year but it’s one …
For the past 4 years my family has taken the first 25 day of December and made it all about giving instead of receiving. When we started doing this, my youngest was only two and half years old and my oldest was four. We started out with …
This is the perfect time of year to let all those people in your life know you care. Don’t forget about friends and neighbors this holiday season. Here are some ideas to help you spread the cheer! HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS 1. …
Don’t forget dad this Christmas! If your dad loves sports and sporting events, here are a few things he’d love to get under the tree this year! Sports Dad Holiday Gift Guide 1. Sunglasses There are so many different options and brands of sunglasses. Pick a style you think …
Don’t forget mom this Christmas! Here are a few things she’d love to get under the tree this year! Sports Mom Holiday Gift Guide 1. Fitness Tracker There are lots of different options and brands of fitness trackers available. Pick the one that your mom …
