• Functional Fashion

    Back-to-School Shopping: Time to Get Ready

    I know it’s early to start back-to-school shopping. But you all know me well enough to know that the earlier I get started on something (like Halloween), the less stressful it feels! I actually got started in June but am just getting around to this post.

    Our school has uniforms, so back-to-school shopping is a snap. I always try to get the boys pull-up, elastic shorts. When the boys were toddlers, I looked for pull-up shorts as a strategy to support toilet learning. Now I just find that it’s easier to find a comfortable fit!

    Back-to-school shopping: picture of shorts for the boys

    I bought these shorts for the boys for $5 each. Unfortunately, I was only … Read More

  • Travel-n-Trips

    How to Pack Light for a 7-Day Cruise

    Here’s how I packed light for a 7-day cruise. Everything fits in a carry-on bag!

    I only have a carry-on piece of luggage, so I’m forced to pack light. But now I kind of like it that way! It’s easier to cart around, and if it’s going to cost extra to check baggage, I can just carry it on. Here’s how I packed light and squeezed everything in to one carry-on bag for our 7-day cruise.

    How to Pack Light: Shoes

    I packed what felt like the bare minimum, and I still ended up with four pairs!

    • Running shoes: I had every intention to exercise every day on the
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