Tips and Tricks

This week is National Infertility Awareness week. A few months ago I shared my husband and I’s struggle to get pregnant. I am not sure I would say that I am a planner; I fly by the seat of...

If you’re anything like me, this is your absolute favorite time of year. We watch all the Christmas movies, get a real tree and make it a whole family experience, the elf makes an appearance all month long and...

My husband and I both love our sleep. I’m talking "sleep eight hours at night and still take a nap on the weekend" kind of sleepers. We were fortunate when our daughter, Elin, was born to find that she...

Mornings are usually a little chaotic around our house. I have one child who bounds out of bed, ready to begin the day and another who needs a little time to herself. Before I can even get both girls...

'Tis the season for football!  With football comes parties and tailgating. And you can't have a party without good food! No one wants to show up with a Pinterest fail.  So I've got your back with 5 tried and true crowd...

I recently returned to a regular fitness routine after about five years of a mostly sedentary lifestyle. Turns out, running my daughter to and from ballet doesn't actually work my core! I made a commitment to myself to exercise...

November is here, and we are officially into holiday season. Many of us will be organizing our schedules around holiday gatherings and figuring out how to split our time among families and friends. Whether you are hosting, staying close to...

As a kid, we always took a big family vacation in the summer. We looked forward to this time every year, and some of my favorite memories growing up are from these vacations.  It wasn't because they were always...

As parents, the decisions we face on a daily basis can seem daunting. They leave us constantly wondering if we made the right choice. Did I buy the right sunscreen? Did she eat enough vegetables? Have I allowed him...

 I’ve barely walked in the door from work when I hear “play with me mama”. I look down at my little redheaded man, lip in a pout and puppy dog blue eyes. My heart skips a beat and at...