Tips for Moms

With three kids under four, I have to admit, Netflix calls out to me on those hot summer days. Sometimes I just don’t have the energy or patience to come up with something new to do or some way to entertain them. Plus, I’d like to encourage imagination and independence through screen-free summer activities that …

My daughter and I are flying to Disneyland for a girl’s only adventure this fall and I’m absolutely giddy with anticipation. At just 2 weeks shy of her 5th birthday, this will be her first visit and I just know it will be absolutely magical! We’re going as budget as possible and with that, I’ve …

I have the perfect recipe for your 4th of July BBQ: Armadillo Eggs! Armadillo eggs? “Sounds like something from Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmerman,” I hear you cry. Don’t worry, I’m not giving you a recipe for an actual egg from an armadillo. This delicious southern dish is cream cheese stuffed jalapeños wrapped in ground …

Before I had kids, I always told myself that I would time my pregnancies so that I was pregnant during the winter. Of course, I ended up spending the third trimester of BOTH of my pregnancies in the heat of the summer time. Sweating through August while pregnant with twins is not something I recommend. …

The blended family was really brought to light with the popular TV show The Brady Bunch. As kids watching the show, most of us thought that it was just a happy, normal family. But if you paid attention to the theme song, it was a family brought together when a lovely lady and a man named Brady met, …

Hosting or attending a Fourth of July Barbecue? In charge of desserts? I’ve gotcha covered – here’s six super easy options that’ll be nice and festive for the holiday. Red White And Blue Ooey-Gooey Bars  Celebration Pretzel Sticks Festive Ice Cream Sandwiches Flag Fruit Kabobs Ice Cream Brownie Starwiches Red White and Blue Strawberries

I’m so excited for the 4th of July this year! My oldest is almost four and my twins are almost two. We’re entering the ages where they can really enjoy the food and festivities surrounding the celebration of our nation’s independence. I can’t wait to experience their joy as we barbeque with family and friends, …

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BY: Shannon Griffith, owner of Green Diaper Babies, cloth diaper delivery service of Chicagoland. I’m sure you’ve heard it come up in your group of friends: CLOTH DIAPERS.  You know your “hippie” friends who have tried it and loved it; but there are also your friends who are clearly not interested.  Perhaps you find yourself …

When my husband said “that wasn’t bad” after we had just passed through security for the 10th flight flying with kids as a family of 5 in less then one year, I knew I had finally got down pat flying with my 3 boys – 5, 3 and nearly 1 year old. I had always …

Today I’m sharing 5 dresses that are perfect for before you’re pregnant, while you’re pregnant, and after you’re pregnant. I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant and I’m living in cute and comfortable dresses. I really don’t want to shell out a bunch of money on a dress I can only wear for just a few months, …

Summer is coming and we sure will have a lot of times to spend with our little ones. One things we all love to do is get messy make something.  So today I’ve rounded up 10 fun summer crafts that are perfect for you and your children to do together! Be sure to leave us …