Emily Bennett
I am always striving to find the perfect work-life balance. I’m a Joanna Gaines wannabe, lover of all things rose gold and a self-diagnosed Target addict… I mean c’mon, what mama isn’t?!
Finding the Magic in Busy Summer Days
Summer always sounds magical in theory.
Long slow days. Popsicles on the porch. Family bike rides. Fireflies at dusk.
But for most moms, summer actually looks...
Realistic Summer Lunches for Busy Moms
Summer break starts out magical for about three days.
Then suddenly your kitchen is open 14 hours a day, your kids are hungry every 37...
The Final Stretch {Surviving the Last Weeks of School}
Every year, it sneaks up on me.
One minute, I’m packing lunches and reminding everyone to wear a coat, and the next, my calendar looks...
Summer Reading Made Easy {Free Book Clubs Your Kids Will Love}
Every year, I have the same thought as summer approaches: "How am I going to keep my kids reading without turning it into a...
Making Fitness Fit Into a Chaotic Schedule
There are days when fitting in a workout feels almost impossible. Between work, school drop-offs, practices, games, meals and trying to squeeze in quality...
No Green Thumb Required {Plants That Thrive With Minimal Effort}
Every spring I get the same burst of motivation. This is the year I become a plant mom. This is the year my porch...
Raising Readers {How We Celebrate Read Across America Week}
Every year in early March, families across the country celebrate Read Across America Week, a nationwide reading celebration organized by the National Education Association....
The Best Shows to Stream After the Kids Go to Bed
There’s a magical little window in the evening (somewhere between the last “Mom, I need water” and folding that final load of laundry) when...
The Overwhelmed Mom’s Guide to Planning a Family Vacation
Planning a family vacation sounds fun, until you actually try to do it. Then it quickly turns into 37 browser tabs, wildly different price...
What High-Functioning Anxiety Has Taught Me About Parenting
Somewhere between packing lunches the night before and triple-checking the calendar for the week, I started to notice a pattern. I’m the mom who...