I recently posted about what I plan to do with myself once my daughter starts preschool. I’m a stay at home mom and to sum it up, the article was about all the self-care I planned for myself, after...
Earlier this week, I ran a couple errands and picked up a few holiday decorations for the house. I almost picked up a cute Advent calendar for my kids; although our family is not religious, I was raised in a...
My daughter Ilse has always been a good eater and drinker. She loved baby food and adult food early. Ilse learned how to use a fork and spoon before she could walk so that she would not have to...
Celebrate the holidays with our friends and partners at The Magical Attic, whose themed activity sheets we frequently feature here and on Mid-Peninsula Moms Blog. Enter the Gingerbread House Coloring Contest to win a special holiday surprise from the Magical...
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a Thanksgiving downer. I get antsy watching football, I don’t care for many of the holiday meal staples, and to say my skills in the kitchen are limited would be a drastic...
Once kids come along, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but where there's a will there's a way. Making time for your health is important and often leads to other unexpected benefits. One popular way to...
Editor's Note: This article originally published Sept. 25, 2017, and has been updated to reflect the new XL size option for the travel vest.
My husband and I do everything we can to avoid lugging bulky car seats to the...
We have all heard the saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," but I have a new one for you, and it has nothing to do with weddings. It has to everything to do with simplifying your...
When you’re pregnant, everyone says life will change. I remember people telling me that and thinking, “Duh... I know. We’ve waited and worked hard to get pregnant. We’re ready!” But no matter how ready you think you are, no...
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Now that I’ve finished business (and fun) travel for the year, I’ve amassed a list of my top travel essentials. Whether I am traveling for work or fun, I can’t live without these essential...
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When the Holidays Look Different
For many families, the holidays arrive with twinkling lights, familiar rituals, and easy joy. But for families like ours, caring for a child with...
