One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love how it's a day focused on spending time with family and friends and tables full of delicious food. Since I love the holiday so much I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite Thanksgiving holiday traditions. We always go to my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving. My mom is an incredible cook and always makes the most wonderful dishes. Some of the classics that she makes every year include: She also always serves cheese and ... continue reading...
Our Favorite Fall Recipes
Fall is here! Here in Michigan the leaves are turning colors and everywhere we look we are seeing gorgeous hues of reds, oranges, and yellows. We recently had a chili cookoff off at our neighborhood lake and it was a fantastic event. The weather was surprisingly warm, the trees were colorful against the backdrop of the lake, and, of course, all the chili entries were delicious! And guess who was the winner in two categories of the chili cookoff? Yep, my husband Dave! He won most popular ... continue reading...
Becoming A Work-At-Home Parent
Are you thinking of leaving the 9 to 5 world to become a work-at-home parent? I bet you have a lot of questions. I've been working from home while raising our two kids since 2009 and Dave joined me as a work-at-home dad in 2014. I'm happy to say it's one of the best decisions we've ever made. If you're unsure whether to take this leap here's a list of 7 benefits of becoming a work-at-home parent and how they can change your life. Flexibility The flexibility it's allowed us over the years ... continue reading...
Always Tired? These Apps Will Help You Sleep Better
With a blog name like 2 Wired 2 Tired, you can guess that I'm always on the lookout for the best ways to get a good night's sleep! I'm always interested in the best beds, pillows, sleep tips, sound machines, sleep trackers, and even more. Did you know that there are even a number of apps that can help you sleep better at night? I have many favorites and since there so many out there today, I thought it would be fun to share these apps to help you sleep better and hopefully they'll help you ... continue reading...
Fun Family Spring Break Vacation Ideas
We've been very lucky here in Michigan and have had a mild winter. Even so, mild is 20 degrees! We are happy here if the temps stay above zero this time of year. With spring around the corner I've been daydreaming about packing up our suitcases and hitting the road or hopping on a plane to fly some place warm once the kids are on spring break. Since I was doing a little research about where to go, I thought I'd write a post fun family spring break vacation ideas. We've been to all of these ... continue reading...
7 Reasons Not To Miss The Detroit Kite Festival
If you love kites then Belle Isle is the place to be in the summer. The Detroit Kite Festival takes place in July. It's the perfect place to hold an event like this because the island has plenty of open fields and often has a slight breeze to keep those kites flying. We look forward to this event every summer and that's why I'm excited to share with you these 7 reasons not to miss the Detroit Kite Festival. Professional Kite Flying Team The professional kite flying team is incredible! ... continue reading...
The Best Amazon Alexa Skills For Families
We love our Echo Show, not only does it show our family photos as a screensaver which always offers a great trip down memory lane, but there are so many useful and fun skills available that we use it every day. It's incredible what people have created in the Amazon Skills library and how many different skills there are out there. Kora and Logan love playing various games on our Echo Show and so I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of the best Amazon Alexa skills for ... continue reading...
The Gutsy Girl By Caroline Paul Book Review
Would you consider yourself to be gutsy or adventurous? Are you inspired by other people's crazy risks and challenges they have taken on? I love reading about people who set out to do amazing things and Kora does too, that's why I'm excited to share this book review with you because I believe you and your tween or teen will enjoy it too! This post contains affiliate links. The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure is definitely one book you will never forget! Not ... continue reading...
