I absolutely love reading, and one of my favorite things about becoming a mom has been diving into the magical world of children’s books. To me, children’s books are full of imagination and whimsy, and help form our kids’ perceptions of the world and of themselves. So, I wanted to share some children’s books you [...]
Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a mama. I loved helping my mom take care of my 3 younger siblings. There’s something about by nurturing, guiding and caring for someone I love dearly that brings me so much joy. I first found out I was pregnant at 26. It was 6am in [...]
I will be the first to admit that I am not what one might call “outdoorsy.” I don’t like camping, consider sleeping in a tent to be inhumane and once famously showed up for a hiking date wearing wedge sandals and white capris (sidenote: I married that guy. I like to remind him that he [...]
Research shows that having kids help in the kitchen is tremendously beneficial. Picky eaters are often more prone to try new foods, and children in general gain a new appreciation for what goes on in the kitchen. Now, I know that having kids “help” in the kitchen often drags the process out. When you’re trying [...]
I have read countless articles lately about the demands of motherhood and the amount of crazy expectations that are being held for mothers to DO IT ALL. And not only that, do it all while wearing a big cheesy smile on your face. Because it you don’t, you must not love being a mom. Therefore, [...]
Veterans Day November 11th has been a legal holiday in our country since the end of World War I in 1918, but in my home it often has gone unnoted. Instead, for me, it was more likely associated with a free meal at a restaurant or a day that I learned to tread lightly through. [...]
I have a love-hate relationship with cooking. I love providing my family with nutritious, delicious meals, taking charge of our health and diet, and saving money on dining out. That said, my hatred for thinking about, making, and cleaning up those meals near trumps the things I love. Dinner is a daily struggle at the Cleveland [...]
We want our kids to have healthy appetites and attitudes about healthy food. One of the most frustrating parenting concerns with kids seems to be the picky eaters! We can’t force feed them, we don’t want them to starve, we don’t want them eating unhealthy junk food or turning mealtime into a war zone. Just [...]
Have you ever left the house with your phone not fully charged? I have, more than once. Sometimes, it’s not that big of a deal. Other times, I really need it to stay in touch with my kids or for navigation and I don’t have the opportunity to charge it enough in the car so [...]
I’m the WORST person to have around in an emergency. I freeze, I panic; I am basically worthless. When I was in high school, I was driving to school and turned the corner to find my best friend and her sister had been in a car accident. I pulled over, saw they were okayish, and [...]
