Musings from Me on Kids, Preteens, and Teens

I will never forget how messy the early years were. I had no idea… the number of diapers I would change…3 kids…3.5 years each in diapers…pullups at night for a bit… the mouths I would wipe… the clothing I wouldR...

Another in my series of “giving new life in to old posts” saved in draft… Today’s post…tips for a successful yard sale. Over a period of months, start the process of sorting items to be sold at your yard sale.… Rea...

Another in my series of “giving new life to old posts” saved in draft… People who change babies on top of picnic tables. Gross. People who change older kids behind a towel instead of going to changing room. Give your child̷...

DH and I both had knee surgery, more specifically a meniscectomy, a few years ago. Same knee. Same surgeon. His was a sports injury, mine was not. The key advice from me post surgery is: 1. Follow the doctor’s postop… Read more → Th...

My freshman and I scoped out pools and athletic facilities at colleges long before my daughter applied to colleges. Even though my 11th grade daughter was closer to looking at colleges, the 9th grader gained insight into what she wanted in…Rea...

Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  We go through phases in life, don’t we? Phases where we are super active and…Read mor...

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. I’ve always loved a good deal. The sweeter the better. I love getting something for nothing or next to nothing. There’s nothing better! Way before the internet, I saved coupons,...