Red Stick Mom

Both my husband's and my grandparents have been married for 70 years. It is an almost unfathomable length of time. It is incredible to think about the things that they have witnessed as a couple; the way the world, and relationships, have changed all while they were married. So who better to ask for relationship advice than people who have been through it all. Life, love, loss. Here is what they say makes a relationship last a literal lifetime. Date Your Spouse. I know it sounds silly or cliché, but clichés are clichés for a reason. Until a few years ago my grandparents had a standing date night once a week. They went out to dinner and a movie just...

I absolutely love to read. Curled up under a blanket on a rainy day, on a sunny beach with a cocktail in my hand, or at night under the glow of my lamp winding down from a long day, reading is a great escape. I started a book club before I had kids that involved a monthly dinner with wine, book discussions, and good friends. Six years later it is still going even though I can't attend since we have moved. When I became a mom, my bouts of reading started to ebb and flow. I still love it, but I would find months would go by without me cracking open a book. Then I would remember this forgotten hobby...

Curious how to freshen up your skin routine? We suggest you try slugging. Looking for a faster way to fix your hair? Try the lazy mom’s guide to hair. Wondering if there’s a better way to cook bacon? Try this mom hack for cooking the best bacon ever and thank us later. What’s motherhood without perfecting your bacon, are we right? Maybe you want to create your own workout space at home. We even have you covered there! Here is a simple and perfect recipe, just in time for Easter. This 3 Ingredient Peeps Easter Dip is not only easy, but it brings all those spring and Easter vibes. 3 Ingredient Peeps Easter Dip I love creating festive recipes when it comes to...

Shellfish-Free, Healthy and Filling Lenten Recipes Being allergic to shellfish, I'm always looking for ways to cook food that will not only satisfy my comfort food pallet but will be healthy at the same time! From pizza, pasta, and Mexican food to casseroles, here are four of my favorite and different Lenten recipes! Fresh Pesto Pizza Ingredients 1 (12 inch) pre-baked whole-wheat pizza crust 1 cup prepared pesto Dash of Cajun seasoning 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove crust from wrapper and spread pesto over crust; top with a layer of spinach leaves, chopped tomato, Cajun seasoning, shredded mozzarella cheese and feta cheese. Place pizza on a baking sheet. Bake...

The first night of sleep training was rough. 42 total minutes of crying with mom popping in and out of the room to comfort my baby girl. I kept telling myself, I'm doing this for her and for me! We both NEED sleep. Now, I can honestly say hiring a sleep coach was one of the greatest things I ever spent money on as a mom. Every night, we have a bottle, bath, jammies, story, zipped into sleep sack and my daughter is laid in the crib. She falls asleep independently and sleeps a glorious 11-12 hours each night. She may make a little noise once or twice in the night, but she immediately rolls over and goes back to sleep....