If you find out that you’re pregnant some time in the beginning of June, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to announce your pregnancy to … [Read More...]
Fertility & Pregnancy
5 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy (But They Probably Should)
This post is sponsored by Bayer®. To make sure Bayer® products are right for you, always read and follow the label.Pregnancy is an … [Read More...]
Baby Tips
Must-Have Travel Gear for Vacationing with Your Baby (Giveaway)
This post is sponsored by Chicco. All opinions are our own. Think vacationing with your tiny tot is nearly impossible?Think … [Read More...]
How to Survive the First Six Weeks After Childbirth
I've done the whole postpartum thing four times now, and let me tell you, it isn't easy!Those first 6 weeks after childbirth can feel like a … [Read More...]
Family Life
Best Way To Hydrate This Winter
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our … [Read More...]
How to Build Your Sick Day Kit | 11 Items Every Sick Kit Should Have
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our … [Read More...]
Travel
Holiday Packlist | Be The Prepared Parent
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All thoughts and opinions are … [Read More...]
10 Fabulous Affordable Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.
Family beach vacations can create lifelong memories for the whole family!All that sand, sun and surf is so much more fun than hanging out by … [Read More...]
Recipes
Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops
Mouthwatering, moist, herb-crusted, just right! Yum. That’s only a hint at how this lamb is more than a slam dunk or a homerun out of the park. My husband and I were kid free for a weekend so we planned a fun date night at home. Find yourself in need of a date night, too? […]
Kielbasa, Kale and White Bean Soup
Two of our friends made the cross-country move from Oregon to Tennessee a couple of years ago. They lived with us for 2 months while they were house hunting. During that season we shared the kitchen, cooked meals together, and spent many joyful evenings around the dinner table. One of the best things about that […]
Weeknight Ratatouille
Once a month we like to have a fancy dinner at home. Sometimes it’s a candlelight dinner. Other times it involves a special food such as steak or lamb. Other times it’s foreign cuisine. Most of the time it’s international food for a themed meal. Last month my husband was in the mood for French […]
Provencal Potatoes
I have a passion for potatoes. Red, white, gold – no matter the color, I love them. Baked, boiled, smashed or crispy, they are delicious. (Can anybody relate? Do your kids at least agree with me?) Due to my recent love affair with potatoes, we eat them about twice per week in our house. But, […]
Kale Chips That Your Kids Will Love
I will never forget the day when I was a teenager and my mom declared, “I want to make homemade chips.” But not any kind of chips. I was thinking barbecue, sour cream and onion, or salt and vinegar potato chips. She wanted to make kale chips. “Eww, gross!” I responded, “Why would you make […]
Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry
Autumn is rapidly progressing to Winter. I miss the brightly colored leaves, crisp air, and vibrant produce. I’m still buying the Fall veggies because I can’t get enough of them! I had half of a butternut squash still in my produce drawer, waiting to be enjoyed. I had already planned to make curry this week. […]
Family Current Events
7 Fun Fall Activities For Families
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Fall into a New Routine After enjoying the outdoors during the hot summer months, it’s no surprise that our automatic reaction to cool, fall weather can be […]
Best Memorable Events to do on this Father’s Day
This post has been sponsored by Winni. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A father contribute financially and physically to make his family life beautiful. He dedicates his complete life for the care of his family. He creates a healthy environment to give the best lifestyle to all the family members. The father’s […]
Bullying
10 Bullying Statistics That You Really Need to Know Right Now
As you may know, October is National Bullying Prevention Month. While we believe it’s important to fight bullying every day, having a month dedicated to it is definitely a great way to raise awareness. In the spirit of that, I’ve rounded up ten bullying statistics that you really need to know now. Let’s check them out! […]
20 Brilliant Ways to Build Self-Confidence and Be Happy!
Bullying can do a real number on your self-esteem! Whether you’re dealing with it now or still recovering from a childhood trauma, we want to help! Check out these 20 brilliant ways to build self-confidence and be happier! Growing up in the 1980’s as a chubby kid taught me full well how mean kids and […]
Family Finances
6 Things to Consider When Buying a Family Home
Any home purchase is important. but when you have a family there are some things you need to consider to ensure you are getting the best of all worlds in terms of price, location, space and safety. Unless you plan to buy a top of the range Ferrari or Maserati, the chances are a home […]
Dog Lovers Turned Pet Sitters: How to Get Paid to Play with Dogs!
You can’t really get paid just for playing with dogs, right? You’d do that for free! But as a pet-sitter, you get the best of both worlds: Supplementing your income while doing what you love. Rover.com does all the work for you, and you get to show up for playtime. Once you sign up, you’ll […]
For the Home
How to Winterize a Car | The Complete Winter Driving Preparation List
Now that the weather is getting colder, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to protect your car. For many of us, a car is vital to … [Read More...]
How To Clean Granite Countertops In 3 Easy Steps
This post is sponsored by Granite Gold. Stone care products by Stone Care Experts.Natural-stone countertops are a popular choice of material … [Read More...]