When it comes to your period, have you ever felt, “Am I the only one who ____?” Or do you have a story about your period that is hilarious or horrific that you only ever told your closest friends (or kept to yourself for fear of what others would think)? There has been more talk […]
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a thrift score. Uncovering a treasure at a bargain price not only saves you money, but is environmentally-conscious in that you are recycling already-manufactured goods. I rely on thrift stores to clothe my family and furnish my home, and also donate items regularly as well. Read on for […]
Playing with a purpose is especially important when it comes to developing fine motor skills. For preschoolers, consistent integration of this type of play can increase dexterity development, as well as hand-eye coordination. It’s easy to add fine motor activities into your child’s day using a few craft store and household items. Plus, they will […]
Spring has sprung! I don’t know about you, but about this time of year I have about had it with comfort food and crock-pots. I’m ready for fresh, grilled, get-on-the-table-so-we-can-head-outside-again meals. Every season I like to shake the dust off of my cookbook collection and my weekly menu. This spring, I’m focusing on quick and […]
Organizing and planning come naturally to me. I use these skills to our advantage and have developed a foolproof meal planning strategy that has been working so incredibly well for our family. Even if you are not a type A mama like me, this can easily work for you! If you are ready to take […]
As a kid, we always took a big family vacation in the summer. We looked forward to this time every year, and some of my favorite memories growing up are from these vacations. It wasn’t because they were always elaborate or super luxurious or without incident, but it was because we were all together. These […]
I have been working with infants for 25 years. I love babies! With four of my own, let me tell you–none of them have been the same. Not a single baby has been exactly the same! However, I have gained some insights into sleep that I am more than happy to pass along to my […]
I get rid of my children’s toys while they sleep, and I’m not even sorry about it. You might say this is unfair, unacceptable, and wrong. You might be right. But I’m willing to accept that possibility and carry on anyway with the clandestine purging. I live in 750 square feet with my husband and […]
I can boast an assortment of talents that I’ve found useful as a mother: getting strange stains out of clothing, cutting sandwiches in the “right” shape, picking every tomato out of a meal, remembering to give my daughter a bath at least every few days, and tuning out undesirable sounds like beeping, clanging, screaming, whining, […]
As a parent of a picky eater, meal time can be one of the most challenging events of the day. Sometimes the dinner table feels like a professional sport that I am seemingly unprepared for. When I began my search for helpful tips, I quickly found that nothing quite fit the bill. So with lots […]
