Tips for Moms

Three years ago my husband (with the prompting of his very wise mother-in-law) started a fabulous tradition with my Mother’s Day Journal. It’s frugal and priceless – the best kind of traditions – and gives him some major husband points! This is my Mother’s Day Journal. Every year on Mother’s Day my husband sits down …

Dear Parents, As brand new parents, we all love those great Anne Geddes images of the perfect newborns in sweet poses that make the heart melt. But sometimes taking a few extra steps to ensuring the quality of your newborn photographer is worth the wait. Here are just a few helpful tips every parent should …

My two-and-a-half-year-old daughter is, like most people her age, a character.  On good days (when we are well-rested and have access to our sense of humor), my husband and I call her “spunky,” “bright,” and “determined.”  The rest of the time we call her “The Dictator.” Like most intense and creative people, she throws herself …

Let’s talk baby #3 today! What I may “need”, what I want and what I’ve come to determine is pure poppycock in the realm of baby necessities. No, no – not expecting over here! Deep sigh of relief I’m sure from my husband who occasionally reads my posts. But, not expecting doesn’t keep me from …

Welcome to “How to” Monday! If you have been following our how-to videos for the past few months, you would know that some are serious and others are just plain fun. Sure, we want to help everyone with different tips, but sometimes, we just can’t take ourselves too seriously. We are goofy, we are silly …

My son’s birthday party is right around the corner so I’ve got all things party on my mind. While I love browsing Pinterest often, I just don’t have the time, patience, or money for most of the projects on there. I’ve been trying to rack my brain with creative (and cheap) ideas for my son’s …

I vividly remember my first appointment with an OBGYN. We were discussing birth control and she handed me a pamphlet with a range of options. We discussed the benefits and risks of each one and I landed on a basic birth control pill. It seemed simple enough, take one each day at the same time …

Welcome to week 4 of our Building a House with Pinterest series. Last week was all about the playroom and this week we are focusing on the laundry room. I have to say that the laundry room is my least favorite room to hang out in because nothing fun is going on in there. With …

This Easter morning I would love to come downstairs and find the Easter Bunny left a nice, soothing, color palate of Easter goodies in our house. I left him a note last year that, while the kids appreciated 50,000 pieces of brightly colored plastic strewn all about the house, it was a bit jarring for …

With the 1 year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings coming up, this article is in honor of all moms who are fighting real battles along side their children each day, and all those who fight their own good fight each day. *FYI Sarkis is a friend who ran the marathon in our son Gabriel’s honor, …

It’s spring, which means the sun is shining, and the weather is heating up! It’s the perfect time to put on your sandals and get your whole family outdoors for some fun activities. If you’re having a hard time thinking of what to do, fear not, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. – …

Dear Minecraft, I’m sorry to have to write this letter, especially after my note to the Claw Machine a few years ago, but a few things need to be said. After months and months, I cannot ignore it any longer.   I’m a mother and I’m concerned with your overpowering influence over my kids. They …