Do you have a hard time going to museums because your kids want to touch everything or worse climb it?  Then I have the perfect place for you.  Two weekends ago we travelled to St Louis for the day.  Had a nice picnic beneath the Arch and instead of waiting in line to go to …

What are your favorite outdoor games to play with your kids? Here are my favorites! Street Soccer Street soccer is an informal version of soccer with goal posts made of two trees, chalk lines or even trashcans. Chalk Games Create a game of tic-tac-toe, hopscotch, or sidewalk darts (draw a large dart board and toss …

Have you had a Starbucks cake pop yet? Oh, I have. And let me tell you- they are delish. You want to know what else? They are really easy to make. Hand on my heart and with the Girl Scout’s Honor, I promise that you can recreate the cake pop in your own home. Cake …

Playtex Baby has teamed up with Celebrity Nursery Designer Mary Bauer. You may have heard of her before, or maybe you’ve heard of her (awesome) business Bratt Décor. I most certainly have but then again I’m a design-crazed mama (and I kind of want to have a few more kids just so I can design …

With technology booming, reading is even more important than ever. As a parent of an 8-year-old, I’m constantly faced with questions like “can I play Wii?” instead of “can I sit down with a book?” Here are some ways I try to stay on top of the importance of reading with my kids. 1. Consistency …

The Bee’s approaching 18 months and like most 1st time moms, I worry about his development more than I should. Being that he’s exhibited slight delays (and that’s of course my “expert” opinion) I wanted to make sure that we were doing whatever we could to help him “catch up.” Especially in the speech department! …

When I read these tips, I found myself nodded my head over and over again. The reality of having a newborn in the house is far from what you could ever anticipate, expect or predict. You can read every book out there, listen to all your “seasoned” mama friends tell stories about their newborn baby …

I’m only speaking out of experience here, I’m not an expert but I’ve been through this enough times that I’d like to think I have some things figured out. We all know that every baby is different; they each have their own likes and dislikes and have no problem letting you know how they feel …

Little Bud has been blessed with a full (and I do mean FULL) head of the softest, most beautiful baby hair known to man.  OK OK…maybe I am being a bit partial, but what mother doesn’t think her child is the most beautiful/smartest/coolest kid ever? Truth be told, Big Bud was a baldy until he …

It’s time for Valentine’s Day Activities for kids! I love coming up with new ways to make a holiday special for my kids. Now that my oldest son is 8, he appreciates all the little things we do together (and they don’t have to cost money) so much more. Here are some creative ways to …

  Dear Claw Machine, I just want to let you know that we are NOT friends.  We have never been friends.  We will never be friends.  I would like you to leave me and my family alone.  Stop using your magical powers to draw in my kids to play you.  Sure they like you.  They …

I’m sure many of you have already read this.  We all have that friend that forwards us ALL the email chains!  I received this from a friend via email today and just thought it might be a good time for a refresher course on safety.  This has made the rounds a few times but it …