Lifestyle
The Reality of Raising a Family Away From Family
I’ll never forget what the nurse said to me the day I was released from the hospital after my first child was…
iPhones at the Restaurant :: Yea or Nay?
A few weekends ago our family ended the day at a local pizza place and enjoyed a great dinner together. The restaurant…
No Elfen Tattletales Here :: Why I Chose to Leave the Elf on the (Store) Shelf!
Photo of “Elf on the Shelf” courtesy Michel Curi via Flickr I’m the mom you roll your eyes at. I go ALL…
Taking the Chaos Out of Christmas
Every year during the month of December, I repeat several hopeful promises to myself: In coming years, I WILL SHOP EARLIER. I…
Flying Solo :: Tips for Traveling Alone With Kids
Our family has traveled quite a bit since my 2-year-old twins came along. Each flight has, of course, been a different adventure….
Making Family Memories at a Music Festival
I went to my first music festival as a carefree 20-something. It involved camping, no showers for three days, and scenes from…
On the Eve of Having Three
“Mommy, push me high-yaaaa,” my 2.5-year-old yells from his perch on the swing set glider, laughing in delight as I pull the…
Holidays Are Better With Kids
It’s no surprise that having kids throws wrenches into how you live your life. Sometimes they are wonderful wrenches, though. Here are…
Steel Beams and Sippy Cups :: Surviving a Renovation With Kids
“Honey, where’s the sponge?” “I think I saw it under the paintbrush!” “The paintbrush the baby was walking around with? Um, OK….
