Rethinking our Morning Routine
A strategic approach helps a busy couple’s morning routine … maybe!
Just Wait – Your Life Will Never Be the Same!
As busy working parents, there’s nothing better than slowing down, leaving our phones behind, and having true quality time together as a family. The memories we create here year after year are a reminder that “vacation” doesn’t have to be complicated.
Slow Down and Be Here Now
Sometimes the best parenting lesson comes from slowing down. On a recent trip to Vermont, a children’s book reminded us to pause, notice, and be present with our kids - even in the middle of life’s busy juggle.
Feeding Our Family Under a Time Crunch: Part Two
Small, simple choices save us time, reduce food waste, and take the fight out of mealtimes. More importantly, they give us more energy and more time back — which means more moments to enjoy our boys while they’re still little.
Strategy Drives Operations… at Home Too
“Strategy drives operations.”
We’ve heard this in the workplace countless times — but as busy working parents, we’ve found it applies at home, too.
One of the biggest places this shows up for us? Food.
Without a plan, meals get skipped, snacks become dinner, and suddenly everyone is running on empty. With a plan, we save time, eat better, and feel more present as a family.
The Biggest Surprise as We Became Parents
When we first became parents, we expected surprises—teething at the worst possible time, a diaper blowout in the middle of Target, or finding a shoe in the dog crate (see last week’s blog for that gem).
But one surprise has been constant: everything is timed.
Keeping Organized with Young Kids and Busy Jobs
Most of us are familiar with the movie called Dude, Where’s My Car?—and while we’ve never actually lost our car, we’ve definitely had moments where the question feels uncomfortably close to home.
How We Push Through—Even When We’re Running on Empty
“How do you keep going when you’re completely exhausted? When your to-do list feels endless, your tank is empty, and you’re just not in the mood?”
Traveling with Small Children
Today's topic: vacationing with small children! Here are some tips that made traveling with two little ones manageable and cost-effective.