“Yuck! Head lice?” That’s justifiably most moms’ first response to the mention of lice. Whether it’s your child who managed to pick up the tiny parasites, or one of their friends, don’t panic. Lice are more common than you...
I don’t know about you, but looking back on my life, there are so many things I’ve done that weren’t considered “right” or “good.” I carry with me a suitcase of shameful thoughts about myself. I’m not good enough....
Disclosure :: As parents, some of us are sure of ourselves and others ... not so much. Generally, though, parents have plentiful opportunities to take classes. But what about grandparents? Things have changed in the past several decades, and...
How I Gave Up Wine for Thirty Days
After a very enjoyable glutenous summer, my husband and I got this crazy idea to do a 30 day cleanse. We had both packed on the pounds over the summer. So we...
Massages were always something that made me happy. It was like taking a mini break from life. I remember the first time that I had one. I was in college and confused about what clothing I had to take...
I just knew I was pregnant. We got home from Trunk-or-Treating with our toddler and I took a test. The line popped up quickly: faint, but it was there. A few days went by and I took another test....
“Would the following teams please stand?”
As the announcer said those few little words, every mom around me clinched their hands and closed their eyes as we waited for the results.
“Your Level 1 Youth Division National Champions are…….Burst!”
“AHHHHHHHHHHH! They did...
Disclosure :: We are excited to share more about why women should know about this non-surgical option that can be life altering - vaginal rejuvenation. This is a sponsored post by written by Katherine Johnson, a local mom and...
My kids have always been great about eating lots of fruits. They have even been pretty good about veggies, as long as they are cooked. They will eat broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, and the like, with very little...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center.
Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
Once school starts, family life becomes more hectic. From the fall breaks to picking costumes for Halloween to fall festivals and trunk-or-treat to deciding...
Dislcosure :: our Breast Cancer Awareness Series is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women; it is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. Even though breast cancer is widely discussed...
Today on the blog - in conjunction with Touro Infirmary - we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our "Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone" series. As moms we are all often sleep deprived,...
Yes, you read that correctly. I gave up coffee—for the time being at least. Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee. I love the flavor. I love the comfort that comes with sipping from that steaming cup. I love...
The holidays are in full swing. Families and friends are gathering to create memories with new and old additions to the family. This is usually a time when the whole gang will get to meet the new babies in...