We have all done it—second-guessed ourselves. Our innate parenting ability is only as good as the next mom. And we give her the side-eye, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible, noting her clothing, her demeanor, her stroller, her physique, and even her snacks. Over the past 15 years, ever since my oldest son came […]
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It’s Amazon Prime Day And These Are the Deals You Can’t Live Without!
Lemme just tell everybody how much I love Amazon. I feel like I’m part of some exclusive club with my annual subscription to Amazon Prime. And then when Amazon Prime Day arrives, I’m like a little kid at Christmas. It is how I do a huge amount of my Christmas shopping, in fact. Well, if […]
The Secrets of Parenting Millennials: What Would Mom Do?
We need to talk. Pull up a chair. Buckle up. We’re in for some turbulence. I want to talk about our kids. Collectively. This generation of kids that is heading off to college in a few years. They are more educated than ever before. They are given more opportunities than most of us could ever […]
Laser X Laser Tag is Fun for the Whole Family
My babies aren’t babies anymore, it seems. I’ve done my part and now I’m getting ready to send them out into the world. They are ten seconds away from growing up and moving out, and that means I’m running outta time. We are always grateful for the activities we can find for all of us […]
Maggie Alexander in Peek-A-Boo Magazine!
See the full article on page 16! I have been writing about and supporting Maggie and her family since the day she was born – and really – long before that. Kelly, Maggie’s mom and I, became instant best friends when I was 13. Obviously, this is me spilling my age – which doesn’t bother […]
Better Dashboard Dining: Hit the Reset Button on Your Kids’ Nutrition with Healthier On-The-Go Meals and Snacks
By Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian, and Lifestyle Coach As an integrative dietitian, I hear people’s battle cries for help, especially when it comes to feeding their kids healthy foods. Parents today are busier than ever, working and hustling kids to and from after-school activities. So, preparing meals with real food can feel challenging. But it […]
How to have an earth-friendly Easter
Stop! Before you stock up on plastic eggs and grass, and harsh, chemical egg dyes, remember that Easter and Earth Day are just a few days apart. There are simple ways your family can celebrate this glorious season and still be good to Mother Earth. It can be as easy as raiding your crafting nook […]
Every Girl’s Guide to Gut Health
Don’t allow your wavering gut health to be in charge of your day, let alone your fashion or sex life! When your belly feels uncomfortable in the morning, it can affect what you eat and drink the entire day. Feeling bloated may also change what you wear and may even cause you to second guess […]
The ASPCA, Humane Food and a Giveaway!
When you go to throw that chicken or steak on the grill or in the oven, do you think “Hmmm, I wonder where this meat actually came from?” Most people don’t. Or maybe you are already label savvy and you have done your research. Either way, it is vital to know the conditions and where […]
After Holiday Travels, be Prepared for Unwanted Surprises
After a great season of holiday travels with the family – the last thing you want to deal with are unwanted surprises. Here’s what to do if your kids get colds, head lice, and itchy skin as well as gifts during the holidays. The holidays are a great time to reconnect with seldom-seen friends and family, […]
How to Furnish Your First Apartment or Home on a Budget
Furnishing and decorating on a budget can be simple if you have a little patience and a little knowledge! That pivotal life moment: you’ve moved out of your parents’ house, basement, dorm room – wherever you’ve called home – and finally signed your first lease. Congratulations! Though technically, you have probably been an adult for […]
5 Retirement Tips to Start Right Now
As an empty nest is slowly creeping up on me and my husband, we are really starting to think more about what our future looks like with only two of us. Looking back at our kids growing up, it feels like it was fast and furious. We invested so much energy, time and money into […]
Adorable Hummel Figurines + A Giveaway!
I was recently introduced to these adorable figurines and I instantly fell in love. I think it was both a combination of – of course – how adorable they are, but also the incredible history of the brand and how it became what it is today. M.I. Hummel is a company that has been making beautiful figurines for […]
It’s a Super Wubble That Glows + A Giveaway!
It is that time of year when it is starting to get a bit chilly outside. So, when you have two REALLY bored kids on your hands, what do you do? As parents, we look for things that are entertaining but will also get the kids up and moving – and away from the video […]
It’s Back! The Other F Word Season 2 is Here!
What is The Other F Word, you ask? Well, depending on how you are using it, I guess it could be many things. But The Other F Word I am excited about is the Amazon hit series that is back for a second season! Last year when I wrote about the first season premiere of […]
Child Passenger Safety Week – What You Need To Know
Did you know that every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States due to incorrect or misuse of a car seat? No? I didn’t realize that startling statistic either. I also did not realize that over half of car seats are either installed or used incorrectly, […]
Are You Back-To-School Ready?
This back-to-school year is a bittersweet one for our family. It is the last back-to-school that we will have with our kids because they are starting their Senior year in high school. And as I sit and think about what we must do to prepare them for a fresh start this school year, I am […]
My New Financial Secret Weapon: Yesterday’s Tomorrow
For generations, parents and caregivers have tried to teach children the value of a dollar. There are many tools at their disposal — allowances, chores, and of course, piggy banks! My kids, now teenagers, are truly learning the value of a dollar. And while we have always preached at them about saving money, shown them […]
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