The Challenge: Get A Pumpkin Photo Back in 2009, when I first met my now husband, Eric, he was playing banjo for a bluegrass band in Connecticut; one of our first weekends together he took me to ... [Read More]
The story behind our pumpkin patch photo {Rookie Moms Challenge #36}
Observing the lasts of parenting is trickier than the firsts
My youngest child is now three years old. He is full of curiosity and asks me to define words like God, football, and bet. Today, he told me not to skip my morning run because "you won't move your ... [Read More]
Tech Tuesday – Be in the know before a product recall is issued
Thanks to EMPOWERED SAFETY for sponsoring Tech Tuesday today. It seems like safety recalls happen frequently in the field of baby products, which is reassuring because it means there's a system ... [Read More]
Happy 9 Year Blogiversary!
Hi there, allow me a moment to reflect. We’ve been friends since 1997 and moms since 2004. Upon discovering that babies don’t suggest, “Hey mom, let’s go out and get you some new jeans and a latte,” ... [Read More]
On being a working mom: Practice makes imperfect okay
Working outside the house is a whole different story after maternity leave than it was before. Being away from the babe can be gratifying and stimulating, but also stressful. And I'm not talking about ... [Read More]
Easy chalkboard paint projects
While my kids were out of the house one day, I got a little crazy crafty and painted their bedroom door. It was previously all dark wood, which I didn't like anyway, so I painted the trim white and ... [Read More]
