If you haven’t heard about Amber Dusick and her blog over at www.crappypictures.com, then you have got to come out from under that rock and join the world. Amber started a blog about her day-to-day experiences with her two sons, now aged 5 and 2, using (in her words) crappy illustrations, and people loved it. …

By Guest Blogger – Beth Cooper Now that the weather is starting to warm up I have begun think about planting our garden.  And when I say “planting our garden,” I mean “my husband planting our garden.”  That’s his thing.  He does the garden in the back yard; I do the flowers in the front …

The first time I made an Italian meal for my in-laws I was shakin-in-my-boots nervous. You see, they’re not just Italian, they are super Italians – in name, in spirit and in their ability to cook the most amazing food ever. Why I ever thought lasagna was a good idea for dinner, I’m not sure. …

Cradle cap, or as doctors call it, seborrheic dermatitis, is a very common condition in babies that is not painful or contagious. It isn’t known yet what causes these yellow or brown crusty flakes to appear on the head of the baby, but it can be a concern for first time parents. There are so many …

April is National Cesarean Awareness Month. It’s a time for pregnant mamas to prepare for the potential by getting educated and asking their provider important questions. It’s a time to raise awareness about benefits and risks as the number of c-sections in our country reach an all time high. It’s also a time to give …

Looking for a fun, surprisingly low-cost family vacation? Washington, DC could be a great option. Full of museums, galleries, and monuments, our nation’s capital has a ton of things for people of all ages to see and do. The best part? Most of the 19 Smithsonian museums, as well as the National Zoo, are free! …

Sometimes kids need to earn their keep.  I mean, if we spend years wiping their bums the least they can do is step up to the plate and help out every now and again. But getting kids to work can be challenging if they aren’t into it. Just like some people hide veggies in comfort …

There was a time when cereal was recommended as a baby’s first food, but these days, not so much. There are so many other nutritious choices and many mamas are choosing to skip the bland cereal options and offer their little ones a variety of fruits, veggies and other tasty options. First Fruits for Baby …

I don’t know about you but in the past when I thought about Universal Orlando’s theme parks, I immediately thought of teenagers and adults. I just assumed that it wasn’t really for kids under 10. Let me be the first to admit that I was totally wrong! We just returned from our first trip taking …

It’s time for Brownie Peanut Butter Bombs! Since it is Easter this weekend, I’m with my family again. You know what that means, right? Plenty of baking! I’m not going to do a lot of chatter before telling you how to make these gems because it’s just mean to delay. When I saw these Chocolate …

It’s time to lean how to meal plan. Do you ever feel like your family eats the same things for dinner over and over?  When you cook a meal does your family complain and say “But we just had that!”  Do you find yourself dreading to think of something to cook for dinner?  Is it …

I am a stereotype. I live in the Pacific Northwest, I use natural deodorant, I wear Birkenstock sandals (cute ones, I swear) all summer, and I compost my food waste. When people look at me, maybe they think I live this way because I am incredibly eco-conscious. I’m sure that is part of it, but …