Thanks to Kar's for providing samples for this post. All thoughts are my own. Whether you know me personally or have been following Mommy's Block Party for a long time, you are surely aware of…

As we move into the summer months, please remember that being a Mom is hard work, but it is so worth it! You got this Mom!

Here's some encouragement for your Wednesday: This summer, pack a picnic and visit a local park to enjoy some family fun. Better yet, explore surrounding counties and picnic somewhere new.

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Friends, I get peanut butter cravings quite a bit.  Sometimes its for the good ole PBJ, sometimes for reeses cups, and sometimes I just want something sweet with peanut butter in it. One night, I was…

It's so great to see you. I hope you had a wonderful week and this coming week is a new adventure.  I've been fighting a cold for the better part of two weeks, and finally I see a light at th…

One of the things I love most about summer is that my husband is usually off on Fridays. Since I'm employed by my church, and my role is to co-lead worship for our contemporary service on Sundays…

Top 13 Places Your Kids Can Eat FREE (or Almost Free) This Summer — That You Might Not Know About! Hey there, mama! If your kids are anything like mine, they’re  always  hungry. Like… how are they askin…

It's Graduation Day for our middle schooler! We are so proud of our son for having an excellent eighth-grade year. The bridge has officially been crossed, and he's off to high school!

Just like that, it's summer in Wilmington. The past 4 days of 90+ weather makes me realize how much I need my water to avoid daily headaches, leg cramps, and overall fatigue. Water does so many g…

We're nearing the end of the '24-'25 school year, which means these last couple of weeks of school have been filled with 'all the things.' It's already a busy time of year. Mo…

Regrowable Groceries Photo by Ron Lach : https://www.pexels.com/photo/teenage-boy-holding-groceries-10397916/ Groceries are out of this world expensive right now. Wouldn't it be nice to get someth…

When E left for the military 5 years ago, I knew we would miss a lot of things but it's celebrating his birthday I miss most. He turns 24 today, this is birthday 6 that we aren't throwing a b…

(Picture of my little helper) Motherhood is beautiful…..and hard. Today started with a full glass of water spilled all over the floor right as we were heading out the door. My 1.5-year-old son knocked i…

Happy Wednesday, friends! Another day, another opportunity to play in the garden! One of the reasons that I get up between five and five thirty in the morning to work is to be 'done' with the…

You're not alone if you’ve ever wondered whether handheld pool vacuums work. Some pool owners consider them a stand-in for a robot pool cleaner, particularly for spot cleaning. Sure, these manual…

Most moms love to live comfortably in a home they have curated with items they love. Despite practicality needs changing over the years due to the growth of children and pets; moms still love to crea…

Have you noticed that skincare sticks are becoming the "thing" now? From serums to highlighters, sticks are abundant and are a versatile option for moms on the go, moms who stay home, and m…

It's the day that every gardener in Rowan County has been waiting for—it's Spring Plant Sale Day! I have been not-so-patiently waiting for this day to come so I can trudge through (possibly w…

As a church youth leader, I often get invited to outdoor events where the weather might turn iffy. During the fall and spring, this is especially true for outdoor games, concerts, and parties.

Yesterday was one of those great days. You know the type... the sun is shining and it's not too hot or humid. You can wear shorts and be comfortable all day, and staying indoors just feels wrong …