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Designing and decorating a nursery, in my opinion, is so much fun. The possibilities are endless! One of the most important features in a nursery is the lighting. There are hundreds of options out there to decide between. Of course, I couldn’t round up all of them, so instead I created this short list of …

December 19th is Oatmeal Muffin Day! To celebrate, let’s make and eat lots of oatmeal muffins. Duh. But seriously, these things are versatile. And they’re a great make-ahead breakfast or snack for this busy time of year. I tracked down some yummy oatmeal muffin recipes for you—check ‘em out! Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins: The applesauce …

Over the summer we were gifted a ginormous bounty of rhubarb. I didn’t really know what to do with it all, so after a round of pie and muffins, I diced it up, put it into freezer bags and added it to my deep freezer for another day. Well, another day has come and 2 cups …

It’s that time of year again to start brainstorming – and shopping – for those special people in our lives! Today’s holiday gift guide is for the expecting mom. Perhaps your sister, friend, relative, coworker, spouse, or hello, yourself is expecting. Pamper them a bit and embrace that bump! Holiday Gift Guide: For the Expecting …

My family’s dietary restrictions are laughable right now. We are planning our Thanksgiving menu and need to accommodate for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, ketogenic, and Whole 30. Basically we will be eating… vegetables. 🙂 Our plan is to have a huge variety of sides so that everyone will have a few options to choose …

I hardly recognize my physical self anymore. I look down at my body and see the marks left by each of my two babies, knowing more will come. I see my uneven breasts because nursing has become a battle to maintain my milk supply. I feel my shoulders slump from the weight of our family …

We recently visited Legoland California’s Waterpark, and we all had the best time! My children are turning 6 and 4 this month, but this is truly a place for all ages, from your toddler to your big kid. There are splash pads with water spraying everywhere for toddlers, the majority of the pools are just …

Cooking family meals anytime during the year isn’t easy, but when it comes to summertime and the kids are home, it becomes a little more difficult. After running with the kids all day long and feeling like a constant short-order cook when they are hungry on a whim, my brain is fried on things to …

Facebook is a way to show the world all the things you already did, Instagram is to show what you’re currently doing, Twitter allows you to post any little thought that pops into your mind, and Pinterest is there to save project ideas that you’ll probably never get around to doing. One thing they all …

Recently, there was a post floating around about lathering your child in toxic “death creams.” You probably know which one I’m talking about. Basically, this mom was tired of feeling like she was never doing enough, and the trigger was that the sunscreen she had just purchased for her kids was first on a list …

Dogs are “man’s best friend” for a reason: they’re loyal, friendly, soft and cuddly. I grew up with dogs and have wanted to add a furry baby to my own little family for years, but so far, it hasn’t been in our cards yet. To help my puppy hunger, I got a job with a …

One thing that D.C. does really well is Fourth of July fireworks. (Duh.) We have great displays in the surrounding area, but the show to go to is the one on the National Mall. No matter where you watch from—what amazing little-known viewing spot you have—you’ve gotta get there early and claim your spot. Bonus: …