I never had many pets growing up but I always longed for a dog. As soon as I got married I begged my husband for a puppy. A few months after we were married we brought home the cutest baby shih tzu in the world. I always joke that he’s our first born child because …
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Even though I love to bake, I like things that are easy to make. With three kids underfoot all the time, if the snack is easy to make AND the kids can help me at the same time, it is a huge bonus. So, it got me thinking. Why not combine craft time and snack …
My son recently had his 18 month well check up and the older he gets, the harder the doctor visits get. He is old enough now to know that shots are coming but too young to communicate and see the whole picture. I’ve been trying to get creative and find ways to help his visits …
My journey towards green living began back in 2008 when my sister declared her college major. She was pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and upon that declaration I was constantly bombarded with emails and texts related to making my life more green. In the beginning I baulked at her efforts. Then, slowly but surely, …
Last week I walked into the church toddler room to pick up my daughter. She greeted me with a smile and her teacher prompted her to show mama what craft she had made. My 2 year old proudly held out a cloud with dangling rain drops tied by ribbon and my heart melted. Her first …
Pinterest is constantly inspiring me to re-purpose, upcycle, and experiment with my crafting endeavors. For months I’ve been seeing creative projects featuring chalkboard paint. Things like this … Photo sources: chalkboard table | chalkboard jar labels | chalkboard calendar Aren’t those amazing projects? I’m swooning over them all! In preparation for my little one’s arrival …
Can pregnant costumes still work for Halloween? With my kids headed back to school this week, somehow it seems time (already?!) to turn my thoughts to Halloween. My kids’ minds have been there for weeks—both boys wanted to go with a Star Wars theme this year, and so we’ve got a 5-year-old Luke Skywalker and …
About a month ago, I wrote a post naming 7 great hairstyles for busy moms. In response to that post, Tami of This Mom’s Delight wrote, “This busy mom has shoulder length hair. Give me some ideas, pretty please!”So, for Tami and any other moms with shoulder length hair, I write this post. Here are …
The Beauty of Birth Photography Choosing a birth photographer and cherishing the special moments During my first birth I tasked my husband with capturing my labor in photos. It was important to me to be able to relive the painful and wonderful memories of bringing our daughter into the world. I assumed my sweet husband …
Nail polish for boys is completely normal, right? Yesterday was a lovely lazy day for my family. It was a gorgeous day—sunny and breezy—and we lounged around on our deck and in the backyard for much of the day. As part of my lounging, I decided to give myself a mani-pedi, including a relaxing foot …
Recently my husband and I took our two sons and our au pair out to celebrate the end of her two years with our family. A waiter came by and asked our 5-year-old who all of the adults were, and when he identified his au pair as such, the waiter responded in a snooty voice, …