As you know if you’ve been following along for awhile, I love holidays, and Easter is the first big one of spring and typically, the first big family get-together since December. Our Easters have ranged from big celebrations with family…
How To Get Your Toddler to Stay In Their Car Seat
We’re in the car often, and usually for longish stretches of time (by that I mean over an hour). We live in the city and are constantly escaping on weekends, whether it’s to visit friends in the burbs or see…
Spring Bucket List
I’m really enjoying coming up with these bucket lists every season (see my fall list and winter list). It inspires me to get out of the house and do more fun things and adventures with our family. It’s easier to…
The Secret to Changing a Toddler (Who Won’t Sit Still)’s Diaper
James has never been the best at staying still, but as a toddler, changing his diaper became a real struggle. Now, that Charlotte’s one, I’m remembering just how hard changing a toddler’s diaper can be. It’s not just that they’re…
How to Survive a Road Trip with a Baby and a Toddler
Once we had kids (and before we moved), we used to leave the city almost every weekend, especially during the summer. Hence, we’ve taken James on road trips from the time he was a little baby and have learned quite…
Surviving the First Night Out Post-Baby
This Friday, Andrew and I had our first night out since having baby Charlotte. Honestly, it was so much easier than the first time we left James, and I’m so glad we went out without the kids even if it…
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…
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…
Family Winter Bucket List + My New Approach to Staying Sane in the Winter with Kids
Every season, I like to put together a list of things I want to accomplish with my family, but I find it especially important to put together a family winter bucket list to keep us occupied when the weather is…
How to Overcome Mom Guilt
Mom guilt. It’s probably one of the hardest parts about becoming a mom for me other than learning not to get triggered or frustrated when my kids are fighting, tantruming and whining. But I actually think mom guilt is one…
What We’re Buying for Baby #3
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about third baby must-haves. To be honest, there aren’t a lot. We have tons of baby gear from the first two kids (here are the first year essentials I recommend for all new moms)…
