One of the best ways to find out how your doctor or midwife practices is to ask them questions. But it matters what questions you ask and how you ask them.
To get the best information, it’s good to avoid...
"Hey Mom, you want to come with me?" Are you kidding? When my youngest invited me to accompany her on her cross country drive to Washington state, it took about a millisecond for me to answer. "When do we...
I am German but my daughter was born in Wisconsin, which means, she is American. (We sometimes call her "our gringuita," as my husband is from Venezuela ...) We moved to the United States almost five years ago, not...
A loooooong time ago, I loved to read. I read voraciously when I was a kid, staying up well past my bedtime to read just one more chapter of whatever book I was reading at the time. When I...
How to create a flower suncatcher.
This past week we collected and flowers and leaves from our garden and in the wild. We thought it would be so nice to have these beauties hanging in the window! We really enjoyed...
Some summer days it's too hot to think about cooking. But for special days, like the 4th of July, you want to make your favorite holiday recipes even if it means firing up the stove or oven. I thought...
My oldest has just wrapped up her first year of school. She loves school and we’re grateful for a great experience. While I know it’s not about me, I can’t help be reflect on how I would have been...
I want to be super clear: I am a BIG fan of birth plans. You can read some of my tips for writing a birth plan here. The act of learning about your options and exploring different procedures that...
There was a time when I felt incredibly helpless.
I found myself at home alone for ten days as my husband was away for work. I was constantly surrounded by my three-year-old and my three-month-old unless I could “escape” to...
Sun print art is a new process for me. I have found it is super easy to make, versatile and visually stunning. Learn how to create sun print art for kids.
Sun prints, also known as cyanotypes, have been around for...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
