Brett Martin

Grieving a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease

I was at the grocery store today, opening the door to put my groceries away. I turned, and saw a…
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Star Wars Non Candy Valentines: Light Saber Cards

We may be one of four families left in the US who haven’t seen Star Wars. It’s actually really sad,…
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Making Realistic Resolutions

I need to lose weight and get more active, and of course every year my resolution is to eat healthier…
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Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe: Make and Take

Breakfast is one of my least favorite things for myself. By the time I get the family fed, I’m doing…
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Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie Recipe with Spinach & Cottage Cheese

This tasty Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie is an excellent way to deliver a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to you…
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Norm of the North Polar Bear Vanilla Puppy Chow Mix Recipe

Have you seen the previews for Norm of The North movie yet? Every single time it comes on my kids…
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I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean. Dig deeper →

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.