Laundry Room Remodel

Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep

Do You Drive a Minivan?

Do You Drive a Minivan?

It’s honestly hard to think of a time before my minivan. And if you’d told me three years ago that I’d own a minivan, I would have LAUGHED. in. your. face.  It was one of my goals in life.  To NEVER own a minivan.  Like ever (yes, too much Taylor Swift lately). But, when one has

Summer Camps…already??

Summer Camps…already??

I’m not officially a SAHM yet (gotta make it through Friday!), but I’m already thinking about Summer Camps.  Yep, I said SUMMER.   Whether you are a working parent, a working parent with the summer off, or a SAHM, you know that summer will be here before we know it and kids need to be

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get The Sillies Out!

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get The Sillies Out!

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! GET THE SILLIES OUT!   Tour at Aronoff Center for 2 Performances on January 10th        So, what do you do when you quit your job and become a SAHM?  Apparently you jump at the opportunity to go to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live show.  For real.   Do

Are You Snow Ready?

Are You Snow Ready?

  We may or may not get snow this week.  I’ve heard rain, freezing rain, slight snow, a foot of snow.  Hmmm….   What I do know is that the tiny dusting that basically looked like I sprinkled a bit of powdered sugar on the lawn had the kids going CRAZY.  The snow NEVER came

Dear Santa…Bring Wine

Dear Santa…Bring Wine

    I thought I knew what I wanted for Christmas.  Other than your typical health and happiness.  But something’s happened this week and I have to quickly update my Santa requests.    Dear Santa,   It’s me…Tricia.  Um…sorry it’s last minute, but I need to adjust my wish list for Christmas.  I really hope I’m on

Here’s What I Told My Kindergartener about CT

Here’s What I Told My Kindergartener about CT

  Friday was my day off last week.  I was home with my kids.  And they drove me crazy.  We rushed to swim lessons.  Charlotte threw a fit about her new swim instructor.    There were tears.    Afterwards, I got all four of us dressed and there was a snack issue with Stella.  

Free Printable Santa Claus Letter Template

Free Printable Santa Claus Letter Template

At our house St. Nick fills our stockings the night of December 5th.  Google “St. Nick” if you’ve never heard of this tradition.  I’ve narrowed it down to a German/Catholic thing.  We also tell our kids that St. Nick is one of Santa Claus’ helpers.  We actually leave the kids’ Christmas wish list out for

Shillito’s Elves Ticket Giveaway

Shillito’s Elves Ticket Giveaway

  I really enjoyed taking my kids to see the Shillito’s Elves at Newport on the Levee.   And yesterday I gave away a 4-pack of tickets on my Facebook page.   Today?   Two more tickets to give away.   Comment below to enter and I’ll pick a winner around 10:00 tonight.   Then