On The Birth of Our Daughter My wife and I waited 10 years to have a child of our own. We spent those precious years going to college, finding careers, and most importantly traveling to the areas of the world that we found would most inspire us. From Central and South America, Africa, Europe, and […]
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Who says kids get to have all the fun? When you’re little, birthdays are just about the best thing ever. You get an entire day devoted to having friends and family shamelessly lavish their attention on you. Add to that the promise of cake and presents and you’ve got the perfect setup for fun and […]
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Ahh, Mother’s Day! The one day where the spotlight is on us. A “freebie day” if you will. The one thing that I look forward to are restaurants that offer Mother’s Day brunch. It is here for 2021! Here is “A Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch in Tampa”. I am a complete foodie and really […]
Halloween is on a Saturday this year! Yay! I know a lot of parents are happy they don’t have to worry about kids staying up late on a school night. However, we’re still in the middle of a pandemic! Many people are wondering how to safely celebrate this fun holiday with family and friends. Don’t […]
In the current climate, you’re probably not booking a brunch spot to celebrate mother’s day? No worries! It’s not impossible to create an amazing day for your mom. And for you too, because, you know, you’re a mom too… Whether you do these ideas now or a year from now, any of them will make […]
“By the time I’m 30, I’ll be married with three kids, two boys and a girl. I’ll own my own home somewhere near the ocean and travel often with my family. I’ll be well-established in my career field with the freedom to raise my kids while continuing to work part-time on my own terms.” Did […]
The biggest game of the year is fast approaching. Some people throw amazing parties and others choose to stay home. Whatever you are doing hopefully your kids will cooperate and join in on the fun with you. To keep the kids happy this year try out these 10 kid-friendly Big Game food ideas that are […]
Creative weaning When it’s time to wean your toddler it’s good to read about different techniques. Every mother’s breastfeeding relationship with their child is different and finding the right path means you may need to get creative. Here are some tried and some not-so-true weaning suggestions: Calmly explain to your toddler mamas milk is going bye-bye. Reduce […]
As I was cooking my second separate dinner for the night, I thought to myself, “You said you’d never do this. What happened?” I’ve done this to myself, and honestly, I don’t know when it happened. When my son was an infant, we started baby food as we were told. I even bought one of […]
Earlier this spring when I was home with my kids and my husband during the quarantine, we decided it was the perfect time for potty training! I will tell you, the nice thing about potty training during the pandemic was that it gave us something else to focus on and worry about other than what […]