"Here We Go Brownies, Here We Go!"When my husband and I got together 9 years ago, we realized we had a common love of football. He was an ex-player and I just loved the game, we found ourselves bondin... Read more

It’s a beautiful day outside and my two boys are fighting about turns on the Xbox.“Go outside,” I say. OK, maybe I yell.No one budges.“How about…” and then proceed to give them instruction... Read more

It doesn’t seem that long ago when my oldest son Noel got on the bus for the first time as a kindergartner. While he had a wonderful teacher that year and did well, it wasn’t without some difficul... Read more

In the next installment of the On the Town Survival Guide, which is meant to minimize stress and maximize fun when out and about with your kids, I'm tackling fine dining.There are a lot of fabulous re... Read more

It doesn’t seem that long ago when my oldest son Noel got on the bus for the first time as a kindergartner. While he had a wonderful teacher that year and did well, it wasn’t without some diff... Read more

Take it from someone who works at a library—some books you buy, some books you borrow, and some you ignore.Here are 20 picture books that have earned a space on the shelves in my children’s rooms.... Read more

My name is Carissa Godbott, and I am The Green Eyed Lady. The first thing I am always asked is why the name? “The Green Eyed Lady” was actually a nickname for my father’s 1992 Light Metallic Gre... Read more

“Can I get something from the concession stand?” is something my boys often ask, whether we are at a ball game, a local festival or even on rainy days at the movie theater. I can’t help but gigg... Read more

I called the doctor’s office and practically BEGGED them to give me a new prescription.“You’re just going to have to force it into her mouth, drops at a time, with her head tilted back.”WHAT?!... Read more

While my husband and I are dragging our feet about getting our 3-year-old son involved in sports (we know we want to, but when, what, and where? So many unknowns!), one thing we’re certain of is tha... Read more