Ok, so I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that most of us have some area of our house, or a room or some “project” that we are just dying to get to and it just.never.happens. We are doing more work to our house – new floors are in progress, new […]
Can I tell you a secret? I don’t hate my period anymore! When I was that awkward teenage girl using disposable sanitary napkins I felt like I was wearing a diaper. I was too nervous and scared to try tampons until my cousin gave me one while we were at the beach one summer. Even then […]
My husband is the eternal pessimist. He can find the negative in just about everything. That sounds harsh I suppose, let’s say that he is really good at pointing out how things can improve. Where I am the exact opposite (which I figure is good for us in some way…opposites attract, right?!). I am the […]
Now that I am a mom I love making gifts for my husband that involve my daughters. These have many benefits: 1. They are a fun art project for my kids. 2. They are inexpensive. 3. They create and preserve memories. 4. My husband loves them. For Fathers Day a few years ago, I had […]
Our lives are super busy and it can be hard to find time to create cute and tasty treats for Halloween. I have spent hours scouring the web for the best & easiest treats you can make in under an hour and your kids can help, too. One of my favorite things about Halloween is […]
The space under the bed is an ideal place to put objects. Especially ones not used on a daily basis and usually take up a lot of space in closets. But to preserve their cleanliness, it is convenient to isolate them from dust by using wooden boxes, platforms, or drawers. This article reviews the objects […]
Germs Ew! That is exactly how I feel on a daily basis. Due to my wonderful anxiety disorder, I have OCD about cleanliness and hand hygiene. I have learned some great tips for household infection prevention, as I come from a healthcare environment where I hired providers, nurses and important Infection Preventionists. Even as someone hiring […]
My daughter is turing one next month. I can’t believe a year has passed, and I’m looking forward to celebrating with family and friends. That being said, I’m working and she refuses to sleep – needless to say I am one tired Mama! I want to make sure her first birthday is special, but I […]
I really should send a gift. Wait what does she need? Should I spend more than $50? Is it weird to send a gift? These are such common questions, but they can just stay simple. The power of gifting is so significant. Surprise Gifts We all know that birthdays, holidays, and milestones are the times […]
Crib – check! Car seat – check! Minivan – check! College Savings Plan – check! Life Insurance – oops! Life Insurance – one of the most forgotten financial decisions that parents need to make. It’s easy to think about all of the things that you need for the baby in the short-term (saving for college is […]