Mom Hacks

My refrigerator has been broken for over a month.  It stopped working without warning and the appliance repair folks are just replacing different parts until they hit the jackpot.  Luckily, we have a smaller back-up in the basement, which...

So you're thinking your kid might have autism? Okay, mama. Deep breath. It can be overwhelming, I know. Seven years ago, I was right where you are now. At first, I thought it was an adjustment to his new baby sister. Then, I thought...

Summer is a time of fun. The weather is nice and warm, it’s beautiful outside, and kids have fewer obligations to manage during the day. It’s no wonder that everyone tends to indulge a bit more during this time...

My name is Dana and I'm addicted to shopping online. You can say it happened overnight, most likely after I had my second child. I quickly realized there would be no leisurely stroll through the mall, where I would happen...

With a new school year underway, we all know how hectic life can quickly become. In addition to getting the kids to school on time and making sure homework is done, you've got your own work, shuttling the kids...

Tackling summer isn't always easy. Camp packing lists are as long as the day and the hot Atlanta sun means our kiddos aren't the only ones in need of a splash pad to park on. Activities abound but can leave...

"With all germs and dirt lurking, I am not encouraging my kids to throw on a face mask that’s been on the floor." What does the floor of your car look like? If it’s anything like mine, you might find...

Atlanta traffic: it was all fun and games until went I back to work full-time. Then, I had to join the great daily commute down I-75 along with everyone else in their Nissans (is it just me, or is...

As a mom, I really enjoy seeing my boys' little personalities emerge more and more every day. My oldest, Jake, is at that age where he loves to question everything and soaks up learning something new every chance he...

Now that summer is here, some of us are finding ourselves with a little something others refer to as "free time". If you are anything like me, you are pretty unaccustomed to such a concept and may not know...