Do you ever wish you could go back into the past and tell yourself a few things? I wish I could! Here's my letter to my 20 year old Self. Dear 20 Yr Old Self, This is your upper 30 something self with some advice for you. Boy, do I have a lot to tell you. Worry less. You worry too much! You need to relax. Don't worry about the future so much. Things ... Read More
Leaving Dad in Charge for the Weekend: Can you handle it?
Okay, Moms. You have an opportunity to go away for the weekend with a girlfriend. Your husband has graciously supported you, and agreed to take care of the kids alone for the weekend. Do you: A) Write him a hundred notes, explaining detail-for-detail every little nuance of the kids' schedule, from how to pack the backpacks for school, to the exact right setting on the ... Read More
Mom Confessions – 2nd Edition
We're back with another edition of our secret Mommy Confessions! We confess... While doing my bed time stories with my almost 2 year old I will sometimes skip pages because I am so tired and just want him to go to bed! (this only works with the younger kids!) When my husband is working late and I'm too tired we've been known to have fro yo for dinner. It's the best ... Read More
Dear Yankee Candle Company
Dear Yankee Candle Company, I have a product suggestion for you. It will fly off the shelves - I swear. I am a stay-at-home Mom with 3 children. I love my life, but like anyone with any job, I find myself needing a weekend away from it once in awhile. Last weekend I took a quick getaway to a little vineyard and winery. The wine tasting experience was so fantastic, that ... Read More
Baby Poop (and other things that derail your day)
We learn early on in our parenting journey that our schedule - actually, our entire life in general - is no longer our own once we have children. You know how it is - you wake up feeling organized and ready to tackle the 12 things on your list. You're feeling like a Superhero as you prepare breakfast, zip up lunch boxes, respond to 3 emails, and start a load of laundry...just ... Read More