As anyone who has ever traveled with a baby or toddler knows, it’s incredibly stressful and it’s kind of a crap shoot. You could prepare a million which ways, and at the end of the day, if your child is…
A Genius Trick for Preventing Tantrums That Has Changed Our Life
James officially entered the terrible twos at 18 months, probably more like 15 months if I’m going to be totally honest. He’s such a sweet, curious, smart and spirited boy, but he’s also stubborn, strong willed and short tempered with…
How I Do It All (I Don’t)
One of the most common questions I get and actually most busy moms I know or follow get asked is: how do you do it all? The short answer? I don’t. They don’t. No one can do it all. There’s…
My Approach to Postpartum Dressing
Everyone talks about how hard pregnancy dressing is, but I, and most of the moms I know, would say that postpartum dressing is much harder. For one thing, there just aren’t many nursing-friendly options (check out my favorite nursing-friendly dresses…
First Birthday Party Ideas for Boys
I can barely bring myself to admit that my little guy is turning one in a month, but this major milestone is creeping up faster than I can process. Pre-baby, I always imagined myself throwing a Pinterest-worthy party as I…
Do You Have Hobbies?
As a working mom with a demanding full-time job and side hustle, I am pretty strapped for time. It leaves little time for TV, a social life, or just relaxing. Not that I would have it any other way. Frankly,…
James’ Toddler Bedtime Routine
One thing every parenting book will drill into you from the time your baby is born is the importance of a bedtime routine, and as they get older, a toddler bedtime routine. A consistent bedtime and routine helps children calm…
My Favorite Spring Activities for Toddlers and Babies
I love watching James and Charlotte and now Brooks grow and develop, and it’s easier in some ways not to have to carry them everywhere, but I miss the days of being able to go outside and have them just…
The Case for Getting Away with Your Girlfriends
Confession: Until last week, I had never been away from the kids for more than a night. That’s right, I/we had never taken a vacation without kids. Once we left James for a night to go to a wedding, and…
Stuffed Animal Storage Ideas
Anyone else’s kids hoard stuffies like it’s their job? My kids cannot get enough stuffed animals. They want one anytime we see one — at a store, gift shop, check out aisle, carnival, goodie bag — and they get so many…
Nursery Art Ideas
If you’re expecting a little one or decorating for one who has already arrived, here are my favorite nursery art ideas.
Winter Bucket List
When I first set out to write a winter bucket list a few years ago, I was basically tired of feeling like the cold was keeping us from making the most of our weekends as a family. I am one…
