As a mom of five young boys, I’ve always been a proponent of school lunches. It seemed like a convenient way to ensure they were eating something nutritious during the school day. But as they got older, I started to notice a pattern. They were only eating a portion of their school lunch and…
A Full-Day Adventure of Central Park Chaos
Hey mamas (and papas) with a thirst for adventure, listen up! This post is for the brave, the bold, the families who thrive on organized chaos – especially the kind that comes with wrangling five energetic boys under ten in the heart of Central Park! I’m Diana, a full-time entrepreneur, a full-time jungle gym…
Mama is Hitting the Gym – For the Six Pack!
Okay, so let’s get real. I’m a mom. A mom to five boys. Five. That’s a small army of energy, mess, and pure, unadulterated joy. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world. But let’s also be real: it’s exhausting. Like, marathon-without-training-exhausting. So, how does a woman juggle a business, five kids, and a…
The Summer Survival Guide: Why Mama Needs a Beach
Hey fellow mamas, entrepreneurs, and all-around amazing women out there! Buckle up, because it’s confession time. This summer, I did the unthinkable. I, the ringleader of this five-ring circus we call a family, the queen of schedules, the master of meltdowns, took four glorious days – OFF. Let me rephrase that. I took four…
Made in Maine, Oh The Memories!
Okay, so I’m finally back from the most epic, exhausting, and absolutely unforgettable 18 days of my life. If you follow The Chaos Planner or even follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably seen a glimpse of the chaos and beauty that was our Maine adventure. But there’s no way I can capture the…




