My baby boy turned one last week. I. cannot. believe. it. This was by far, the fastest year of my life. I probably said the exact same thing after my first, and second babies turned one. The first year is a special season of falling in love with this precious little creation, and thanking God for his life in yours. But the first year is also an exhausting one, filled with ... 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
Why You Should Use a Toothbrush Shield!
This is what my kids' toothbrushes look like at home. Yep, several toothbrushes together in a cup...most likely not rinsed as well as they should have been...a bit of dried toothpaste on each one. Not a big deal, right? Wrong. It's gross. Here's why. A toothbrush is most definitely at risk for contamination when stored in a cup with other toothbrushes. The Centers ... Read More
10 Outside the Box Birthday Party Locations and Concepts
When it comes to children's birthday parties, my motto is three-fold: Make it memorable, affordable and keep it out of my house! (There's something about 4 year olds running around my house with purple frosting that I really want to avoid!) I have nothing against the one-stop-shop, party-in-a-box places around town. There's a lot to be said for allowing someone else to do ... Read More
Easy Birthday Party Favors (They Will Actually Like)
A few years ago, I grew very tired of the traditional grab bag of dollar store-esque toys and treats. Plastic rings, mini erasers... No parent needs or wants any more of that garbage in their house! And nine times out of ten, the kids lose interest in those toys within an hour of receiving them. I understand the appeal of purchasing a package of 10 small bouncy balls for ... Read More