Author Archives: Kristina Slaney
The Perfect Burger Board
It's burger season, and nothing satisfies like an all-beef patty. But even though burgers are sure to please, they're not one-size-fits-all. Take my house, for example: One of my kids doesn't like mel...
Kristina Slaney Jun 16, 2023 GettyImages | Smitt
Summer Grilling Season is Here!
PICTURE IT: The weather is warmer, you're hanging outside with your family, and the aroma from your neighbor's grill wafts into your backyard. And in that moment, you want nothing more than that burge...
Kristina Slaney May 31, 2023
Summer Freebies - 2023 Edition!
Want to keep kids busy this summer without breaking the bank? Here are some great freebies! Kids bowl free: Sign up and get 2 free games per day! [NOTE: Individual sites set the age restrictions, and ...
Kristina Slaney May 29, 2023
Fast Food Iced Coffee: Ranked from Best to Worst
I love a good iced coffee on a hot day. And though I gave up morning coffee for New Year's, that's not gonna stop me from enjoying the occasional afternoon sweet coffee treat as the weather begins to ...
Kristina Slaney May 24, 2023
Campfire Corn Dogs
Our family loves camping. We camped before kids, we camped when they were infants, and we're still going strong today. Though some trips have been easier than others, we haven't regretted a single one...
Kristina Slaney May 20, 2023
Ten Mother's Day Memes
Whether your Mother's Day is perfect or a huge disappointment, there's one thing that will take it up a notch: laughter. So, to give you a chuckle, here are ten of our favorite Mother's Day memes. 1. ...
Kristina Slaney May 07, 2023
When You're No Longer The Default Parent
This past fall, on my kids' first day of school, there was another big milestone in our house: I went back to a traditional, full-time, out-of-the-house-5-days-per-week job. And on that day, there was...
Kristina Slaney May 02, 2023
Let's Talk About Chores
I'm a huge advocate for having children do household chores. Chores curb entitlement, help kids develop valuable life skills, and make them feel like contributing members of the family. That being sai...
Kristina Slaney Apr 25, 2023
Meals for When Your Family Eats in Shifts
When our kids were little, we were protective of our evenings. We didn't want our young children over-scheduled or under-rested, and we wanted to preserve the all-important family dinnertime. Fast-for...
Kristina Slaney Apr 14, 2023
Convenience Cooking is Still Cooking
Alright, mom. Stop me if you've heard this one: You've planned your family's meals for the week, meticulously purchased and organized your groceries, and food prepped like a boss. You're ready for the...
Kristina Slaney Apr 04, 2023