Our friend Lindsay at Suburban Turmoil is always hilarious. If you are overwhelmed by the world's public obsessions with Paleo, Crossfit, Green Smoothies, HIIT, and other cult-like dedication to ... [Read More]

Pregnancy > Parenthood
Celebrating the upcoming arrival of a new bundle of joy is always a happy occasion, but what about when it’s not mom-to-be’s first rodeo? Well, then it’s time to celebrate with a Baby Sprinkle! Everyone is familiar with Baby Showers, Baby Sprinkles are newer to the scene. These intimate gatherings have become increasingly popular for… Keep Reading
Some of us have family Christmas traditions passed down from generations before, and others of us are looking to create new traditions of our own. Either way, I think we can all agree that we would like to create special memories with our children that they can carry on. As a first time mama, it… Keep Reading
It’s Christmas time and many Elf scouts are arriving at their new homes! We have made this list of over 100 fun girl and boy Elf on the Shelf names to help you decide what your new family member will be called. Our family has had a ton of fun with our Elf on the… Keep Reading

Our friend Lindsay at Suburban Turmoil is always hilarious. If you are overwhelmed by the world's public obsessions with Paleo, Crossfit, Green Smoothies, HIIT, and other cult-like dedication to ... [Read More]

I'm bursting with pride for my friend Deborah Kelson, who has just published an adorable children's book that I cannot recommend more whole-heartedly for kids who are old enough to a) eat peanut ... [Read More]

After spending a week in Barcelona with an almost-3-year-old, I am happy to report that it is a really family-friendly city to visit. Here are some ideas for how to spend your in Barcelona with ... [Read More]

I was invited to attend the Chicago Auto Show this year by a very friendly car company. While I considered the invitation strongly (I would have been able to visit my posse of Chicago besties) I had ... [Read More]

My husband does most of the laundry in our house, makes breakfast and lunch for the children, and works at a full-time job without a flexible schedule. When he is done with lunch packing, he cleans ... [Read More]

There are so many aspects of being a parent to contemplate. For example, the concept of being a "mom in the world." How will you, as a mother, act in the world? How will you treat other people's ... [Read More]