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I’m going to go out on a limb here, people – vacation with [small] kids is hardly a vacation. Our family rents a beach house each year, which is something my husband grew up doing. It is so. much. work. In essence, you drag nearly everything you own from your house to someone else’s house …

Sure, there are a lot of downsides to being a parent, like potty training, basically living in your car due to all the errand running, or getting your nipple bitten while your baby is nursing and teething. But there are also some unexpected joys hidden within parenthood. I’m talking about the things we once took …

Ugh. I feel like I’m beating my head against a wall right now. My husband and I are getting feedback that our daughter’s writing needs improvement, but we haven’t been able to find a way to get her to practice that doesn’t resolve in wailing and gnashing of teeth. Until now! Check out these great …

Whatever you do, please don’t tell my mom I’m sharing her “famous” apple pie recipe. For some reason, my family likes to hoard recipes. Whenever my mom was given a compliment on a dish she served – and that was often! – she always kept quiet on her recipe. I don’t get it! If I have …

I only have 2 kids and I feel incredibly busy; I can only imagine how mothers with more children feel. But no matter how many kids we have, we all feel busy and stressed quite often. Raising a kid is tough, and teaching them how to navigate life is overwhelming, all while feeling like there …

Despite every store across the country being slammed with back to school sales, there is still over a month left of summer! Summer is easily my favorite season. I love being outside in the sunshine as often as possible and have (hopefully!) passed that love on to my kids. My son just turned 3 this …

August 10th is a very special day. Do you know what it is? It’s National S’mores Day! I love food holidays because there are so many options for celebrating. For example, you can go traditional with a basic graham cracker/marshmallow/milk chocolate combo, or you can get…creative. Let’s go! How about some s’mores cupcakes? These look …

Both of my boys were exactly two days late. Let me tell you, I know that two days overdue is not much. But when my due date came and passed both times, those two days seemed like an eternity. Today I’m sharing 20 things to do when you’re overdue. These will help pass the time, …

Today is National Heavenly Hash Day! Some of you might be wondering, what exactly is Heavenly Hash? It kind of sounds like something that would be celebrated in Colorado and not really appropriate for a parenting blog! No need to worry, Heavenly Hash is actually a dessert that is either similar to Hawaiian Salad, with …

After some meditation, I’ve decided my word for this year will be ‘commitment.’ I want to commit to everything I set my mind to – exercise programs, home renovations, eating whole foods, finishing projects, etc. And one thing on my to-do list is finding indoor activities to entertain my toddler with this winter (so he …

Did you see my gift round up for preschoolers? Well, I’m continuing with my love for this age group, (seriously, they’re the best) but on a budget friendly strain 🙂 All of these gifts are perfect for girls and boys 5 and under. And they won’t break the bank! Everything is under $30! Truly, when it comes …

Here is an easy make ahead recipe for a Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse. This luscious and light-as-air mousse is an ethereal end to any meal. I like to serve the mousse in individual sized parfait bowls to make my guests feel extra special. Garnish this Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse with dark chocolate shavings or fresh berries for a contrast. It …