How-To

I have to admit that sometimes I’m behind on the trends. There are times that I jump on board with something 18 months after everyone is talking about it. It’s like when people finally get into deal-a-day sites and subscription boxes now when they were at their peak like 3 years ago. If I were …

Do you have a good summer toddler reading guide? You should have seen my husband bursting with pride after my two year old requested to dance to “All Things Go” (more commonly known as Chicago by Sufjan Stevens) last week. For him, the ultimate parenting win–outside of raising kind and decent human beings–is instilling in …

The first few months with twins were some of the roughest days of my life. The sheer physical and emotional exhaustion was ridiculous, but now, 18 months later, I can see that there were a few things I did (or could have done) to make those early months less painful. So here are my 5 tips …

Run, don’t walk, to Amazon and order this Dinner Winner Plate! I know, I know. I can hear you saying it now, “Our kid plate/bowl/cup drawer is already overflowing, we don’t need another plate.” Or, “NOTHING will help my child’s pickiness … nothing.” I thought the same things, I promise. But the Dinner Winner plate is …

I’ve only been pregnant once in the summer, and I’m currently due with my second in October, meaning I’ll be pregnant all summer again. During these months, it’s important to take care of yourself and your growing baby.  How hot of a summer you’ll be experiencing depends on your location, and as I live in the …

I distinctly remember throwing together a pregnancy hospital bag (if you could even call it that) when my contractions were four minutes apart and I was heading out the door to give birth to my son four years ago. I was a first time hospital bag packer and while I knew to bring the basic …

This post is sponsored by Marzetti. Mother’s Day is right around the corner so we are thinking outside the box for mom this year! Sure, you can get traditional flowers or candy but why not try something different? How about making her something fun?! Like a “Watermelon Flower Vase”! It’s easy to do and a …

Gorgeous spring weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest – projected to hit and maintain 70 degrees all this coming week! For me, that means moving some of my gym runs to the outdoors and I can’t wait. There is nothing like running in the fresh air and that means my jogging stroller is along …

We all know each woman, and therefore each pregnancy, is unique and different, but perhaps the most common “side effect” of pregnancy (especially in the early months) is nausea. I am most definitely feeling sicker this pregnancy compared to my last. I’m just starting my second trimester now, so I’m slowly feeling better, but it’s certainly been …

Warning: This article is part of “The Edge” series and may not appeal to those without a sense of humor or those who are completely opposed to any and all swear words. 🙂 I was born in the 70’s. There was a lot of smoking and no car seats during that decade. My Halloween masks …

Spring has sprung and it’s time to give the garden some attention. Looking for some interesting upcycled garden ideas? Well, we’ve got you covered. This spring your garden will blossom and bloom with upcycled, earth friendly surprises in every corner.  Make markers for your garden out of scrabble tiles and paint sticks for a great …

I write this post in the sense of having a conversation with a girlfriend- a girlfriend who is starting to think about trying for a baby. I want to make that clear. Charting your basal body temperature is, quite possibly, the most non-invasive, low commitment way to determine your body’s cycle to increase your odds …