I love to travel. It is something that has been a huge part of my life since my first trip to Europe at age 16. My parents sent me away on a school trip to travel to four major...
I have started to realize that I am one of the lucky ones. I LOVE my mother-in-law (MIL)! And not just because I have to. I genuinely look forward to her visits, I enjoy talking to her on the...
You thought it was perfect. You thought they were perfect. The evening sparked, the conversation sizzled, someone suggested a weekend away. And then you met their kids.
Alternatively, you’ve been friends for ages. It’s been one of the most effortless...
“Oh, come on! There has to be some middle ground!” The woman yelled, as she whipped off her glasses and turned in her seat. She was scolding my husband and me because our kids were being loud in the restaurant. She...
Easter is right around the corner, and I've been trying to find cookies the kids can help make that taste good and look cute too! This is the perfect combination. It's my favorite sugar cookie recipe that does not...
I see more Google buses than school buses.
I just discovered what rain is thanks to something called El Nino.
My parents think letting me run around at a winery is equivalent to taking me to a playground.
I had no say...
At first glance, my son’s bedroom looks like that of many 3-year-old boys: a colorful, happily chaotic assortment of toys (currently evenly divided between construction vehicles/tools/gear and a staggering array of “Frozen” merchandise), shelves packed with books, a beanbag...
I am all about the chocolate bunnies and sugary Peeps (my favorite) on Easter, but I don’t want to put all that stuff in my son’s Easter basket. Maybe I will have one special treat, but I wanted to...
She was 2 years, 6 months and 17 days when it happened. Our sweet, fun-loving daughter turned into the kind of two year old that I’d been warned about. My daughter has had a few tantrums before, but the...
Ok, I know this is controversial. Some women swear by this book/method and others can’t stand it. I, personally, love Babywise! I used this method with my first son, who learned how to eat and sleep happily through the...
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