I joined a Facebook mom’s group I heard a friend talking about. I was excited to have other moms to talk to, even if it was online. I have three kids so somehow that makes me a ‘momming expert’...
Fall in Florida is quite different compared to other states. We don’t get to experience the change of seasons with rich, colorful fall foliage. So, how do you enjoy the fall season when it’s 80 to 90 degrees outside?...
I’m not really one for New Year's resolutions. I consider myself a realist, and I avoid setting myself up for almost certain failure whenever I can (here’s looking at that fresh-faced 2008 plan to “give up bread”. HA! Lesson...
Everyone knows that making your bed each day is supposed to basically change your life. You’ll be happier, you’ll be more productive, it will benefit your marriage, you’ll lose 10 lbs, it will clear your skin, your children will...
Before it’s time to teach a child his ABCs, parents, and caregivers need to know the crucially important ABCs of safe sleep.
Unsafe sleep practices, including co-sleeping, continue to be a leading cause of preventable infant deaths in our...
If you’re reading this article for tips on how to have “the talk” with your kids, let me save you the trouble. This isn’t that article. I am not a parenting expert. I have never claimed to be, and...
We recently polled our contributors to find out their must-have items for the holidays. Not surprisingly, our moms needed a minute to refocus their thoughts and actually think about themselves for once this holiday season.
Here's the answer to the...
Is this gifted?
From the young age of two, my son Luke was quirky. He began to demonstrate some very different (and possibly gifted) behaviors compared to his other toddler buddies. I noticed that he would prefer to play by...
I am an introvert. I would rather be alone than in a crowd and socializing exhausts me. The worst thing in the world to me is small talk. I am terrible at it! I am awkward and uncomfortable and...
In the Tampa Bay area, there are two Trader Joe’s. Two. That's it. Crazy. I’m not one of the lucky few who lives in close proximity to the coveted grocer, but regardless of the drive – it’s worth it!...
Parenting In Tampa Bay
5 fast and family friendly recipes for easier weeknights
Sometimes, the last thing you want to do after a long day of work, is make a meal for yourself, let alone the whole...
