As we all know, going anywhere with an infant is pretty difficult. From vacations down to the grocery store, for awhile in your child's life, any kind of outing is reminiscent of Bilbo Baggins' great adventure. You have to...
It's the little things in life that really make life grand. Today was one of those days.
Typically I cut John Paul and Michael's hair at home to save time, to save money, and because I can do it. But...
There is a lot going on when you are getting ready to add a new member to your family. The more people you have, the more complicated the dynamics can be. During the times our family was growing by...
A few years ago (ok, apparently ELEVEN YEARS AGO), T.I. came out with a catchy song called "Whatever You Like," where he eloquently rapped about giving his lady, well...whatever she wanted. After a week of leading a group of...
If you give a mom a minute, she’ll use it to check on the laundry, “just real quick.”
As she checks the laundry, including the pockets, she will find 3 candy wrappers, a nickel, a pen, and a Paw Patrol...
I have been trying to find the happy medium between being a "helicopter mom" (a parent who hovers over her child like a helicopter and takes over every facet of his life) and a "free range mom" (a parent...
I feel like every child has a hard time leaving the park, or any preferred activity for that matter.
Some children have a hard time leaving the pool. Others have a hard time leaving story time at the public library....
All of my favorite photos are in black and white. They seem to hide all the flaws that color photos highlight. Your skin tone is magically even, that pudge in your stomach streamlines, and life looks, well,...
We all love a beach trip, but going to the beach when your child is not yet kindergarten age can look much different than when you went with your spouse alone. Before hubby and I headed out for our...
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...
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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...
