It’s a little surreal to be writing this post. This weekend 15 years ago, I was having coffee with a friend who happened to be a “mega blogger”. She encouraged me to start a blog for moms, sharing some of the things I had learned and was continuing to learn. So that weekend, I did,…
When a special occasions rolls around, it brings with it the temptation to “do it up big.” Usually that signifies “do it up expensive.” A few too many “special” occasions and you can find yourself in the poor house. Or at least with a few too many bills and too little money.
There are so many great ways to celebrate a new baby, from hosting a baby shower to welcoming the new little one at the hospital with a first birth-day cake, complete with a zero candle. Our family has welcomed six babies and has had such fun celebrating together. From How to Help a New Mom…
Back to school time can feel a little unsettling. There’s new teachers, new books, new routines. A lot of new, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a lot of back to school fun as well! Consider these family fun activities and ideas to get kids excited for the start of school, whether it’s in…
A beach day is the perfect summer fun. Splash in the water, lie in the sun, build a sand castle, and maybe read a good book. It can be a great way to entertain little ones for the day without a full fledged beach vacation. The beach is one of those fun places to go…
If a summer reading hour isn’t already a yearly tradition at your house, this year is a great time to start it — for both kids and adults! Find a good book for kids and enjoy it together or encourage a daily reading hour for your child to take the adventure on his own. Whether…
If you find yourself falling behind in doing the things that you know are good for you, it may be time to create a self care checklist. Just as you might have a regular to-do list for meal prep or cleaning tasks, a “good things to-do for yourself” list can serve as a handy reminder…
There’s so much hustle and bustle as the winter holidays set in. Buy this, make that, go here, go there! How can you have a restful holiday season? It isn’t impossible. In fact, with some thought and a little preplanning, you can enjoy not only a restful holiday, but also a fun and memorable one…