My family’s dietary restrictions are laughable right now. We are planning our Thanksgiving menu and need to accommodate for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, ketogenic, and Whole 30. Basically we will be eating… vegetables. 🙂 Our plan is to have a huge variety of sides so that everyone will have a few options to choose …

I consider the 5-8 age group to be the magical ages when it comes to Christmas! At 5, 6, 7, and 8 years old many kids still believe, they embrace holidays and traditions with an open heart, and, perhaps most of all, they LOVE gifts! Don’t tell my other kids, but my 6 year old …

Teaching history to young children can be a pretty thorny topic. (Columbus Day, anyone?) Even in the (many) years since I started school and began learning American history, we’ve either learned a lot more about some of the touchstone stories of our history, or we’ve started admitting/acknowledging a lot more of the negative parts of …

Pregnancy has a bunch of crappy side effects women have to deal with: weight gain, tender boobs, constant nausea, swollen hands/feet/everything (just to name a few). But no matter how many of the crappy symptoms you get during your pregnancy, or how long they last, every single expecting mother gets something great out of the …

This post is sponsored by MAM. Taking care of baby’s teeth and oral care needs to start long before the baby’s first tooth erupts. As a matter of fact, oral care for baby needs to start during pregnancy with mom. Yes, heathy babies begin with healthy moms. During pregnancy, moms need to pay extra attention …

As parents, we can all use some ideas to make our lives easier (or neater, or more organized). Check out these awesome parent hacks for a few great ways to simplify your life. I’ve got five years of parenting under my belt and just recently brought the scourge of glitter into my home. It was …

Ready to drop $10 on the most amazing kid activity ever? Okay, okay, maybe that’s a touch dramatic, but truly, the Create a Story Cards from eeBoo (sometimes called Tell Me a Story) hit it out of the park! Every single time! My kids love them and I love that they spark imagination, laughter, and, of …

Last week, I shared some fun DIY nursery ideas for all you expecting parents. This week, I’m going even bigger. I’ve looked around and found ideas for the whole room! Think of me as your personal Pinterest curator of your Inspiring Nursery Designs board. (And for my friends and family who are starting to wonder: None …

**My intention for writing about this topic is to prepare soon-to-be mothers about possible experiences they may encounter after having a baby that will affect their sex life (both good and bad). If you are sensitive to any conversation about sex or get easily offended and feel this is a private topic that should never …

There are a handful of toys that I buy for my children that are actually kind of gifts to myself. Do you know what I’m talking about? The ones that catch your eye and you think, “Gosh, I would have LOVED that as a kid.” You buy it for your child with high hopes that …

Are you guys familiar with overnight oats? As the name implies, they are oats, or oatmeal, that you let sit overnight. No cooking required! The oats break down to an almost pudding-like consistency overnight. They are typically eaten cold, but of course you can do whatever you want with them 🙂 I love to throw them …

My daughter has had a balance bike for a couple of years, but she never really showed that much interest in it. As much as she loves running around outside and dancing ballet, the general area of “athletics” hasn’t interested her much at all. But suddenly this summer, the bike caught her interest and she …