Have you been thinking of taking the kids on a family cruise? A cruise is a great vacation for the entire family with so many things to do and see. If you have young kids, a Disney cruise has probably already crossed your mind. There is nothing better than sailing with your favorite Disney characters, …

There seems to be two main types of expecting mothers: the mothers who see that positive test and run to announce it to everyone within the next day, and the mothers who see the positive and keep it between just themselves and their spouse (maybe a close relative or two). Which one are you? Thanks …

We are all about lighter, easier and faster these days, right? Well, Chicco knows that following that trend means making a stroller that is easy to fold and great for on the go. The new Chicco Mini Bravo Plus stroller is just that. This compact, easy to fold stroller has great features for both parent …

This is an article about why I think screens (TV, iPads, cell phones, etc.) are an amazing gift to parents everywhere. And let me guess, your first thought is something like, “Kids these days are so attached to their screens they never go outside for fresh air and some real creativity!” Okay, valid point I …

Mental Health Awareness month is in May, and World Bipolar Disorder Day is March 30th. You may notice that it’s not either of those dates. Surprise! I love you guys so much that I’m celebrating early! It’s been about six months since I received my diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder. I started my treatment plan …

Disney Grand 1 Yacht Fireworks Cruise Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch the Walt Disney World fireworks aboard a luxury yacht? Yeah, me too! Since I don’t actually own a yacht or know anyone who has a yacht, I figured that was a bucket list item that probably wasn’t going …

No parent will tell you, “I love when my kid wakes me up at 4 AM thinking it’s time to start the day!” Many parents will tell you that that’s exactly what their toddlers have done to them before. Want an easy solution to this common frustration? Get a Hatch Baby Rest, a night light …

More times than not, when my mom asks what I’d like her to cook when she visits, I tell her that I would love to have a hot French dip sandwich. It is one of her famous recipes and it is absolutely amazing! The warm, crusty bread, thin cut meat, and gooey cheese slathered with …

Most of us have bad memories of pain and discomfort from our childhood dental visits. The chair was intimidating, the tools made scary noises, and we had to hold our mouths open for so long our jaws hurt. Or at least mine did, since I was prone to cavities. I still get anxious going to …

In the words of the great Mo Willems, “Waiting is not easy!” This is especially true if you’re waiting to find out whether you’re pregnant. If you’re taking an at-home urine test, they’re not really effective until you’ve missed a period. (Although you can try taking them fourteen days after the date you believe you …

Bath time is often fun for little ones, but that isn’t always the case for mom and dad, especially when transitioning a child into an adult tub. Bathing your little one can be tricky when baby is both squirmy and slippery, and with so many product options to choose from, it can be difficult knowing …

When I was six years old we moved into a house my parent’s built. My mom was the kind of mom who wanted my sisters and I to have a say in our room’s design and thus, I got to choose the wallpaper for my and my sister’s upstair space. Of course I gravitated to …