I hate to sound like a puzzle snob, but I only buy three brands of puzzles for my kids — eeBoo, Mudpuppy, and Ravensburger. Now, hear me out. I totally have my reasons! These companies have figured out true puzzle enjoyment and longevity. Our family loves them! Here’s why: The pictures and themes are awesome …

Ah, the weather is warming up, the sun is peeking out, the birds are chirping—spring is here! YAY! Or not, if you suffer from springtime allergies. While some of us are thrilled to throw open the windows and let in all that fresh air, others of us are doing everything we can to avoid those …

Thanks to Blinds.com for sponsoring our Home Tour Series. Most of you know that we moved a few months ago to a brand new house. We’ve been busy since then getting settled in the house so that we could welcome you inside with another Baby Gizmo Home Tour Series. While we have so much more …

I’ll crawl out of bed for a good breakfast, and friends, this pulled pork hash is a good one. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a wonderful way to start the day. And honestly, I’ve served it up for lunch and dinner too. My husband is following a keto diet and there are ways to make this …

My husband makes some mean kettle corn, but the other day, I was craving something a little bit sweeter. I was feeling inspired, so I decided to try my hand at making my own caramel popcorn. Here are eight amazing recipes I found while searching for the perfect one to try. Check ’em out! Caramel …

Raise your hand if you have ovaries. Raise your hand if someone you love has ovaries. Oh look, that’s all of you. Raise your hand if you feel like you were properly prepared for your first period. Oh look, that’s fewer of you. I don’t think I was properly taught what to expect about my …

This is a longish post, but stick with me—it’s worth it! A few years back, I won an amazing contest from Lily Jade. I nominated two friends to win one of their diaper bags and if chosen, all three of us won a bag—and I was picked! The coolest thing was my third friend knew …

Each year I throw an Easter party at my house for my kids (6 & 3) and their friends. It is a big hit, and is something they both look forward to. Now I am far from Martha Stewart so if I can do it, I’m sure you can too. It doesn’t have to be …

Guest Blog Post by: Kate Sigafoos Baking with your kids is a wonderful way to spend time together.   Kids learn math, science, and patience and parents get dessert out of the whole shebang.  A total win-win. When my first child approached toddlerdom, I jumped into baking with her as soon as I could.  Too bad …

Has anyone ever woken you from a peaceful slumber with an ice-cold bucket of water? You’re sleeping peacefully then BAM, water in the f*ing face. You wake up gasping for breath in full PTSD mode and realize immediately that your mattress is soaking wet and probably ruined. Motherhood is the cold water and the ruined …

At the beginning of this school year I vowed to do more art with my kids. It was a simple resolution, but it has proved to be a really fun one! I’m in love with our art days! I search Pinterest for inspiration and then, most Thursdays, we settle around the kitchen table and get …

We’ve all seen the memes: Nope, they aren’t just click bait or people trolling for “likes.” This happens in real life, as I painfully discovered a few nights ago. Three hours, three new parts ordered, and one very shampooed carpet later, I’ve learned my lesson to never leave my robot vacuum in the same room …