I was parting my daughter’s hair when I saw IT. The panic-inducing, cringeworthy, disgusting little white teardrop strategically placed on a single strand of her hair. I froze in fear; said a silent prayer that it was only dandruff as I gently ran my fingers over it. I immediately flashed back to when my daughter was 2, and she got lice for the first time. I spent 2 days going through her hair. My back hurt, my fingers hurt, and I felt like I was going cross-eyed. I knew it would only be a matter of time before it happened again. Listen, I have an 11 year old boy. Even…
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Family Beach Day Must Haves on Amazon!
Living in Florida all my life, the beach is a MUST for our family. Especially during the hot summers. Here are the things we bring to survive beach days during the summer. Shade – The Sun is brutal, especially when it comes to the littles. Their skin is so delicate, so any time they can be in the shade, take advantage. Our personal preference is a large canopy. There are some who prefer beach umbrellas, but either one will make your beach stay more enjoyable. Ocean Safe sunblock – I wish I could shout this from the rooftops of the hotels on the beach. I wish the local shops, and…
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I stay behind the camera for a reason
My mom’s a photographer. Not like a, my mom bought a camera and is playing around with it, photographer. My Moms kind of photographer who other photographers hire to take their own family portraits. She’s good. I am so proud of her, and all of her accomplishments. This post isn’t about how incredible of a photographer she is, because no photographer could have stopped me from feeling the way I felt the day she sent me this picture. I have to apologize for the poor photo quality. This is actually a picture of the image on a computer screen. I don’t even have the original anymore. To some, this might…
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Mom Hacks – Lunches
It’s summertime! Which means I have to pack lunches! Yay. (Insert sarcasm here) I have to admit, packing lunches isn’t my favorite thing. Like, I try to be THAT Mom. You know, the one? The one who plans lunches 2 weeks in advance, meal preps, and has the cutest, most elaborate, and healthy lunches? I am NOT that Mom. My kids aren’t open minded when it comes to food. My son isn’t as bad as my daughter, but their tastes are interesting. My lunches, are functional, convenient, and the kids don’t complain about them, so i’m winning in my book. I did want to share with you my experience with…
