Mom In Real Life

This new phase of motherhood for me is once again coming without a book. There isn’t a countdown anywhere on the web to follow with a week-by-week guide until your child leaves your home. Trust me. I’ve done a lot of Google searching. I've got a tip though to share!

Summer nights for my family include sitting at baseball fields all over Rochester cheering on little kiddos as they swing and slide into bases. Last night, the kids had an exciting addition to their game!

I always leave this store asking myself, "Why doesn't Rochester have this store?". Here are a few reasons why you should beg this company to open a spot in our town...and a coupon!

When it comes to meals, I'm always looking for something that is easy and kid-friendly. Some of my amazing co-workers started sharing this recipe on Facebook earlier this week and I could tell, this was one that I needed to try...and share with the world.

The school year will be done and even with all of the advance warnings, I am in a rush to get last minute gifts for all of the teachers. I needed some ideas so I asked my friends on Facebook - including teachers - and found the most popular gift ideas (and a BIG no-no!).

End of school is here and that means we will soon have backpacks coming home full of stuff. Check out this recycling program through Crayola that will take your old, used and even non-working markers and turn them into something good again!

Last week I got a letter in the mail. It wasn’t a bill. It wasn’t an ad with coupons for Hy-Vee. It wasn’t the reminder that I need to schedule my dentist appointment. It was the worst mail ever - a summons for jury duty. Because of that white envelope, I went through some s…

Picnics with all the fresh fruits and veggies are one of my favorite things about summer with my kiddos. Here are some tips to help you have the best picnic with your little ones...and safer meals for them too!

The hot summer days are already here and it sounds like we are in for quite a warm one! If you are looking for a fun adventure indoors, out of the humidity, check out these great, family-friendly movies that are only $3!

The countdown to summer has started, and in my house, that means we have summer fun to plan. I let my kids write out a list of things they want to do over the summer and this fun, free activity always ends up on the list.