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
“Shake It Up” Roasted Potatoes
Do you enjoy your kids cooking in the kitchen with you? Do your children enjoy cooking in the kitchen with you? I know that it can be a lot of work, but this recipe is a simple way for the whole family to be involved. Especially because it involves some shaking. Caution: dancing may or […]
Homemade Cream of Anything Soup
What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? I have three ingredients that I never run out of: pesto, olive oil, and cream of mushroom/chicken/celery/anything soup. When I first became a chef in my home’s kitchen, casseroles were my specialty. And 9 times out of 10, the base of my casserole was a creamy soup. […]
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, […]
Family Current Events
Three Quick Tips To Survive The Holiday Season
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 own. Holiday Party Season is Here With the holidays around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate the year’s end than with a party, or two… or three! It […]
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 […]
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...]