Inspired by a very old blog post on now-defunct Friends With a Fish, I share this low-impact craft project. Those favorite baby clothes that you are saving for something (you don't know what and ... [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

Inspired by a very old blog post on now-defunct Friends With a Fish, I share this low-impact craft project. Those favorite baby clothes that you are saving for something (you don't know what and ... [Read More]

There is a lovely knitting shop in Oakland that invites us to come and knit with other moms, babies and moms-to-be. If you are a local to this area, check out Article Pract on Thursdays at ... [Read More]
When you go for walks through the neighborhood, pick up take-out or delivery menus from restaurants you pass by. Try to keep 5 or 10 menus on hand for places you really like. A tip I read on ... [Read More]
Julian and Holden are very close friends. I love to see them scurry off after a snail or investigate a statue head and wonder what (at 30 and 25 months respectively) they might be discussing. They ... [Read More]

First, I love to travel. In theory. When I used to travel for business, I found the calm hours of the flight a respite from my otherwise-busy life. I could zone out and let the pilot and flight ... [Read More]

Let's face it: Before this kid was born, you had no idea that babies were so clueless about how to relax. Well, now you know. Your new roommate would like nothing more than to get back in the confines ... [Read More]