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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.

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...

The Cutest Beach Pudding Dessert for Summer

Every summer, my kids and I look on Pinterest for summer themed crafts and activities. One that they thought was really cute were summer themed dirt cups. We put our little spin on it and it turned out so delicious. This Beach Pudding is easy to make, requires only a...

How to Melt Crayons into Cute Shapes

When I was scrolling through dinosaur party decorations online, I found the most adorable silicone mold and knew I wanted to use it for something! The mold is normally used for chocolate, but I decided to use it for crayon party favors! Materials Lots of old crayons...

A Kid-Friendly Spa Day at Home

Being a school counselor, I am a huge believer in self-care and the benefits that it has for your mental health! This is the main reason that I make sure to take care of myself; skin care, nails, quiet-time, and nice calming baths. Graham asked me the other day if we...

Hosting the Perfect Holiday Brunch

After having Graham (almost 5 years ago!), Eric and I decided that we wanted to host for the holidays. This allows us to not have to travel and the kids can stay home and play with their toys. When deciding on what meal to host, we chose brunch. A brunch allows for an...

A Holiday Gift for Teachers

Simply Secen earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. As the holiday season draws near, it's time to start thinking about the perfect...

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Easy DIY Decorative Wooden Arches

Easy DIY Decorative Wooden Arches

Tools and Supplies Needed Simply Secen earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Tape Measure Pencil Jig Saw Preferred Wood or MDF Stain...

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A Boho Rainbow Themed First Birthday

A Boho Rainbow Themed First Birthday

How did this past year go by so quickly? Last weekend, we celebrated Audriana turning ONE, with a Boho Rainbow birthday party. I love being crafty, and adding my own spin to things, so all of the decorations were DIY projects. I knew I wanted to do a rainbow theme for...

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Simple Floor Bed for Beginners

Simple Floor Bed for Beginners

Our need for a toddler bed came quicker than we were expecting. That was probably mostly my fault. I always like to challenge Graham and see if he can hit milestones as early as possible. In this case, I kept trying to teach him to get out of his crib. In hindsight,...

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Easy and Inexpensive Dinosaur Hat Rack

Easy and Inexpensive Dinosaur Hat Rack

Aside from having a ton of stuffed animals, Graham also has a lot of hats - baseball hats, beanies, winter hats, fedoras. We didn't have any sort of organization system, so they typically ended up all over the house. I knew I wanted something to match his room (check...

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How we Refinished a Hand-me-down Dresser

How we Refinished a Hand-me-down Dresser

We were on a hunt to get Graham new furniture for his toddler room, on a budget! It was so crazy to see the price of a brand new dresser and we could not find one that we really liked. We had already made Graham a floor bed, and I knew I wanted the dresser to match. I...

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