Tips for Moms

As a mom, feeling concern about the safety of your children is second nature. Disasters and other emergencies can occur any time of the year and often happen without any warning. Preparing your family for an emergency means getting everybody involved. Having a solid plan helps to ensure your entire family is ready for a …

Bedtime hasn’t aways been easy at my house. Truly, I wouldn’t even consider it “easy” now. We have our nights with many wake ups, stalling and crying over brushing teeth (I mean, how dare I try to do that dreaded task twice a day!) – I think it comes with the cards. The cards of …

Did you know it’s National Teacher Appreciation week? There’s still time to whip up a quick gift to show your favourite teachers how much you adore them! Here are 10 homemade ideas for you and your children to give their favorite teachers! Bundt Cakes From Eighteen 25. If you’re a baker, whip up these bundt cakes …

With two young children, sleeping in really isn’t on my radar for Mother’s Day. I’ve resigned to that fact and am actually fine with it. Who needs sleep when I’m running on the love fuel of motherhood? Laugh with me, please because let’s face it, love can only carry us so far! Up with the sunrise means …

My son absolutely loves cutting and pasting and painting. We could do toddler crafts all day and night, and he would still ask for more. Me? I run out of ideas pretty quick. Never fear! Baby Gizmo to the rescue! Check out this fabulous list of never fail toddler crafts. Celery Paint Stamping  Wooly Lamb …

In many cultures, May Day is celebrated with parties and food to welcome the beginning of Spring. It’s not a huge holiday here in the US, but May 1st does allow for a few fun traditions. One of which I’m excited to introduce you to today! It all started years ago with my grandma. Due …

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 …

Take Your Daughter to Work Day is a wonderful opportunity to inspire and encourage your daughter’s dreams and aspirations. Regardless of what your job is, you can speak to your little girl about the job of her dreams and introduce her to women who work in that field. But if you don’t happen to know someone …

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 …

Whether you’re pregnant for the first time or fifth, I find it good practice to read up on all of the changes that are occurring within your body. If you’ve done any searching, whether online or in a bricks and mortar, you’ve likely noticed that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of pregnancy books and …