Dear Class of 2021,
My oldest child is a rising high school senior. I’ll admit that I was relieved she wasn’t graduating this past spring. Oh, how I felt for all the high […]
Make Memories with a Summer Fun List
My kids will be out of school next week (man, that went fast!). That means it’s time for us to put together our Summer Fun List.
The Summer Fun List […]
Be the Mom You Want Them to Remember: Perfectly Imperfect
“Be the mom you want them to remember.”
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Not long ago, my kids were outside playing in the driveway. My youngest (age 6), came in to get something, and I […]
Learning to Treasure Even the Most Ordinary Moments as a Mom
My youngest daughter had her four-year-old checkup the other day. On our way there, she declared, “I love the doctor!” Probably because she was there so often with her […]
A Well-Traveled Mom’s Guide – 30 Smart Tips For Flying With a Baby
As the mother of 4 girls (ages 11 – 2), I have flown a lot with babies – oftentimes by myself. Over the past 11+ years, I have seen […]
Give Your Child a Safe Journal… A Safe Place to Ask You Anything!
When my oldest daughter was turning 10, I began to realize just how fast time was really going. My youngest was still an infant, and so as I’d look […]
A Mom’s Guide: 15 Things to Pack for a Disney Cruise & Other Travel Tips
My family recently went on our first Disney cruise. Even though we have traveled a lot with our kids, I felt very overwhelmed while planning for this trip for […]
How Having One More Baby Has Changed Me as a Mother
We almost didn’t have her. I shudder now at the thought.
Shortly after the birth of our third daughter, I remember thinking that I was so done. Even though I […]
What Do I Love About You? Valentine Note Tradition
Anyone who reads my blog knows that I love to start traditions! (Some family favorites: Halloween Boo-ing, 24 Books Until Christmas, Happy Jar… I could go on…) So last […]
How to Teach Your Children to Be More Positive with a Happy Jar
I love how the New Year brings with it a turn of the page. You get a clean slate, and a chance to do better in life. I think […]
Top 10 Parenting Tips of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, I have been reflecting back on what posts and ideas generated the most interest over the last year. This is the first of […]
Elf on the Shelf Winter Wonderland and Photo Gift
I must admit that I love the Elf on the Shelf tradition. It’s so fun to see our girls jump out of bed each morning, starting with Thanksgiving, to […]