Lifestyle
Gardening with Kids
I never thought I’d be much of a gardener. I don’t particularly like getting dirty, and I have an actual phobia of…
The Years Are Short
When I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, a co-worker gave me a piece of advice: “The days are long, the years…
A Potty-Training Pep Talk
Are you readying your little one (and yourself) for potty training? Do you find yourself overly nervous, procrastinating, or unsure if there…
A Letter to My Baby Carrier :: My One Essential Item
I think it’s almost time for me to pack you all away — my Ergo, my Baby Bjorn, my sling. He’s 2 now,…
Just Call Me June Cleaver
In January there was the Women’s March. In March there was “A Day Without a Woman” for International Women’s Day. I want my daughters…
Storytime Switch-Up :: 4 Ways to Reinvent How You Read with Your Kids
When you think of spring, what comes to mind? For me, it’s rain showers and daffodils, brisk walks and sunny days that…
Something for Everyone :: Meals for Picky Eaters
I never thought I’d have a picky eater. As a child, I loved (even craved and begged for) vegetables. As a baby,…
Dig Deep — You’ll Find Your Patience There
It was about a year ago that I believe I was the worst version of myself. As a mother, as a person….
Want to Enjoy a Trip with Your Kids? Bring Your Parents, Too.
Pre-kids, my husband and I traveled a lot, and with our compasses always set toward adventure. We honeymooned in Thailand with only…