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We are a husband and wife, trying to navigate life, parenthood, and now adding blogging to this crazy mix. Some articles are written by me (Jocelyn), some will be written by my husband (Eric), and some will have a version of the story we would both like to share. Our goal is to share our lives with you while sharing information about parenting, recipes and DIY projects, life and everything in-between.
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How to Make Road Trips with Kids Enjoyable (Mostly)
From Mom’s Checklist to Dad’s Drive-Time Hacks — A Husband & Wife Take on Family Travel Why We Road Trip We’ve taken a lot of road trips as a family; visiting family, beach trips, Washington D.C, Columbus Zoo, Lake Erie. Some went smoothly others… well, let’s just...
How to Make Ice Cream at Home
With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to experience the joy of making your own homemade ice cream. We have had our ice cream machine for a few years now and we use it all the time! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, making this cool treat at home...
Essentials and Tips for a Great Pool Day
The best part about working in education, is no surprise, summers off! I love more than anything getting to spend that time with my kids. One of my kids favorite summer activities is the swimming pool. We are lucky enough to have a community pool that is walking...
Stress Free, Kid-Powered Meal Planning for Summer
As a school counselor and mom of two, I spend my days during the school year helping other families find calm in the chaos—and when summer hits, I need some of that structure myself! Summer break is a gift, but let’s be real: the long, unstructured days can get...
Date Night Ideas in Pittsburgh – North Hills
Planning the perfect date night can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially if you're looking for something unique and memorable. If you find yourself in Pittsburgh's North Hills area (northern suburbs not far from downtown), you're in luck! Just a short drive...