Looking for a gift for a new parent? Here are 8 gifts for new parents that they will actually use! We were on a first name basis. I thought he was a nice guy, even if I was sure he questioned my sanity. It was 2004, and I was anxiously awaiting the birth…
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How to Get Your Kids Eating Veggies (Even If They Absolutely Refuse)
What had once been my favorite time of day had turned into something that I dreaded. It was dinner time, and once again we were having food fights. Not the kind from grade school that landed the offenders in the principal’s office. I think I would have preferred that. Messy, but nothing…
Easy Ways to Keep Your Cool for Back To School
This is a sponsored post with compensation received from Annie’s. As always, all opinions are my own. I was in the bathroom, with the door locked. Typically alone time in the bathroom would feel like a vacation, something only surpassed by a solo trip to Whole Foods. But that day I was…
7 Must Haves for Hiking with Kids + Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Salad
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JifSummerSnacking #CollectiveBias Hiking with Kids this summer? Here are 7 Must Haves for Hiking with Kids! In a world of near-constant digital stimulation, it ‘s incredible to get outdoors with my kids and go on a…
The Time That Duct Tape Saved Me
I was tired. And the only thing that saved me that day was duct tape. Alex was sixteen months old, and Christian was just two months old. They had both been fighting a cold, one that had all of us agitated and me in a sleep-deprived state that only a mother can fully appreciate. All…
Looking for an Easy Easter Craft? Try These Painted Mason Jars!
I have a lot of qualities. Being crafty isn’t one of them. As fate would have it, I’ve got two kids that are all about the crafts. The third is all about decorating for and celebrating holidays. This means that regardless of the time of year, I am always on the lookout for easy crafts…
