Monica Ritz

Gearing up for kid birthdays and the next set of holidays?! Here’s the Christmas gifts my kiddos are still playing with one month later! Presents guaranteed to bring lots of joy and keep kids busy—toys, electronics, crafts, and books too!

A collection of books we are using to reach our new year's goals of reading more books & continuing to help our girls' love of learning grow. This includes daily reads we've added to our bedtime routine, non-fiction books for learning, and sweet storybooks as well. All of these are available for purchase on Amazon through the links attached. Happy Reading!

Some of my favorite Sam’s Club food purchases for each week as a busy mom of 4 kiddos! Snack recommendations and additions for easy meals! Trying to choose healthier options to fuel our bodies this year—hope you enjoy these, too!

A quick & affordable meal you can put together in about 20-30 minutes. All items are from Walmart, making this budget friendly & easy to shop for! ⚫️ Picky Eater Approved Philly Cheese Sliders ⚫️ Duchess Potatoes ⚫️ Carrot Chips ⚫️ Strawberries ⚫️ Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream This is a super simple meal that even my picky eaters enjoyed. It didn’t take long to put together and my kiddos loved helping me make it. Hope you enjoy this meal with your family, too!

Tried & true restaurant recommendations from a life-long townie. Options in Champaign, Urbana, and even a little further outside the area! Let me know how you like these places once you try them out!

We recently had a wonderful weekend trip to Indianapolis! Our kiddos are still talking about the fun we had, and thankfully it was affordable & didn’t break the bank! Highly recommend our itinerary for families looking for a little weekend getaway!!!