Breastfeeding hunger is like a hairy, talkative monster with fangs and sour bad breath. It’s worse than pregnancy hunger. It’s the ongoing cacophony inspiring you to eat, eat, and eat throughout your day. And you should eat, often, as most experts agree that breastfeeding moms can burn up to 600 calories a day and, thus, …

I’ve always planned to give my children an allowance with the expectation that they will do chores around the house to earn that allowance. Now that I have two kids, I’m faced with a dilemma I need to solve. I don’t want my kids to learn to complete chores only because there’s money involved—I want …

For awhile now it has been one of my favorite pastimes to read a novel with the motivation of watching the movie adaption once I’m done. From classics to new releases it’s so fun to read and imagine the characters and worlds and then see how directors and actors brought the same story to life. …

I know when I think healthy food, I think grilled or baked chicken breast with steamed vegetables for every meal and it’s kind of scary. However, I’ve got a bunch of friends currently passing around Whole30 recipes, and I was completely surprised to learn just how much fun you can have with healthy food. Check …

I don’t know about your kids, but right now, it feels like my daughter is constantly eating. She’s like a Hobbit, needing breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper—and heck, why not throw in fourth meal, too! I can only assume that it’s a combination of all the fun outdoor play she’s …

Looking back at my own education I realized there was a topic missing – famous artists! I’m sure my teachers touched my various painters and sculptors over the years, probably in the vein of history, but apparently I didn’t retain much. The good news is … school isn’t the only place we can learn about …

Growing up my mom always served fruit as our dessert at dinner – fruit cocktail or sliced peaches or fresh berries. Often with a dollop of whipped cream to make it “fancy”. We lived life BIG back in the day! Now, as with many things, I’m turning to my mother’s wisdom as I raise my …

This is one of my favorite DIY projects (besides the BBQ island!) that we’ve done in a while! And yes, I’m not going to lie, it’s because it gave me a beautiful and comfy place to sit poolside. I’ve always wanted those beautiful Pottery Barn outdoor chaise loungers but I was never willing to spend …

Years ago I read an article, or maybe it was a Facebook post, that pointed out that kids become spoiled not when they get a lot of stuff, but when they stop being grateful for the stuff that they have. Well, during Coronovirus Times™ my husband and I realized we were finding our eight-year-old in …

There is a new stroller on the block that we think you need to know about. Contours debuted their Element Stroller recently, and while it is super luxury, it is also SO versatile. It’s a single. It’s a double. It’s a single or double travel system. Looking for a single or double pram? Yep, the …

Toddlerhood is a time full of changes and new things. Not only is your little one starting to better understand the people, places and things around him… he’s now experiencing happy dreams, night terrors, new emotions, understanding and forming fears, figuring out cause and effect… all things that can overwhelm a tiny little being; especially …

It’s been hard watching as COVID-19 takes away parts of my daughter’s life piece by piece. First it was school and church and friends and playdates and ballet. Then it was her trips to Camp GrammyPapa and Camp Grandma this summer. Then they closed the pool for the season. And then they finally cancelled sleep-away …