Making edible art is a great way to tap into a young child’s craving for tactical experiences. It can introduce new foods to picky eaters in a fun way and bring a smile during school lunch if an “arty”...
For many of us, the thought of our children applying to college still seems so far away. And to some extent it is. For others, the start of that journey is right around the corner and frankly, you’re probably...
Four good ideas from my house to yours … I'll share mine if you share yours!
Who-does-he-look-like Picture Display
When decorating the nursery of our third baby, I found two frames that coordinated nicely. At which point, I started wondering what...
My New (School) Year Resolutions
Now that I have finally admitted that I am in fact, in my mid-thirties and a pretty darned responsible mother, the beginning of the school year is infinitely more significant than the start of an...
The Insanity that is the Month of May.
1. Birthdays: Seriously! Is EVERYONE's Birthday in May? One of my children, my niece and 6 of my close friends have birthdays in May. I just can't take another birthday. I mean, I...
Before the boys started kindergarten this year, I took them in to get their scruffy, overgrown locks trimmed. They were each sitting in chairs in the salon, about to be shorn, when I went to use the restroom. When...
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When a Cold Isn't a Cold
In late September I came down with what I thought was a cold. As a...
Before I even had children, I knew I would want to be a working mom.
Sure, it's possible that my mind could have changed after having my son, but it didn't. I think it is partly due to the fact...
At the suggestion of a friend, I recently purchased a few of the What to Do When books to read with one of my children. Kiddo has been having some big feelings that we are trying to redirect in...
Another day, another post. Another article shared meant to “help” and “make parents aware” of some terrifying thing that happened to someone, somewhere. Shared here, shared there, the weight of every.single.thing I’m supposed to be vigilant about, every waking...