People in my life are always surprised to find out how little money I spend at the grocery store each week. While it ranges depending on a few different factors, I typically spend between $50-75 a week on food – and one of the biggest contributing factors is that I meal plan. I thought today …

I never realized I had a short temper until my daughter became a toddler. In fact, after all my time teaching in elementary schools, I thought my patience was pretty spot-on. Because you need to keep your frustration in check when surrounded by so many little people, even if those kids are picking their noses …

I can’t remember exactly when I came across Swoop Bags—probably some giveaway on some blog I follow—but I fell I love with the idea as soon as I read about them. Made-in-the-Seattle Swoop Bags are a combination play mat and storage bag. When it’s open, it’s a big circle with slightly vertical edges (like a …

In January I had my 3rd baby and for some reason I thought I could manage through another year of nursing with my leftover nursing bras for baby #1 and baby #2. Boy, was I wrong! Not only were those bras a bit too loved, they didn’t fit very well, so off to Nordstrom I went …

We recently visited Legoland California’s Waterpark, and we all had the best time! My children are turning 6 and 4 this month, but this is truly a place for all ages, from your toddler to your big kid. There are splash pads with water spraying everywhere for toddlers, the majority of the pools are just …

One of the most important back-to-school tips you hear as a parent is to make sure you child is getting enough sleep. But why is sleep important and how much sleep is enough? First, let’s look at why sleep is important. This first reason is pretty obvious: kids who don’t sleep get cranky. Not good. …

Don’t be shy or embarrassed about this topic, ladies. We all have boobs, so let’s make sure we take care of them. I didn’t realize until recently that you are supposed to check yourself (do a breast self exam, or BSE) at least once every month, after turning 18. I am 25—take a guess how …

September 3 is International Bacon Day. Need I say more? I didn’t think so. On to the recipes. I love grilled cheese in all its forms (white cheese pizza, quesadillas, plain grilled cheese, grilled cheese with fancy bread and cheese), but I never have anything on my grilled cheese except for, you know, cheese. Until …

Safe Sleep Tips for Baby Did you know that September is Baby Safety Month? This month-long event, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), increases consumer awareness of baby safety issues and the safe selection and use of baby products. As parents, nothing is more important to us than the safety of our …

Sometime around kindergarten, loose teeth start happening and the tooth fairy begins her work for the next few years! It’s exciting and monumental and another thing moms and dads need to remember to keep the joy of childhood alive! So, rather than digging for cash, keep a small tote of cash free tooth fairy options …

The last time I talked to you about bras, I talked about how to find a bra that fits well. This time, I want to talk about some common bra fit problems and how to solve them. (Which I totally wanted to do in my last post, but I ran out of room. I love …

After I told you all about how my husband and I had to tell our preschooler that we’re moving, but we didn’t know when we were moving or where we were going, I told you I’d be back with tips on moving. Here I am! Show and Tell: A few weeks ago, we finally got …