Tag: tips and tricks
Road Trip, Party of Five: Survival Tips
When my husband and I were seniors in high school, he took me down to Texas to meet his family. It only took about...
Swimsuit Shopping Tips for Moms
I am going on vacation with my husband. YAY!
If I let my mind wander, I will dwell on negative things like worrying about the boys...
Not Your Average Boxed-Mix Baked Goods
I’m a strong believer that a warm, gooey brownie or a rich, fluffy cupcake can turn even the worst day around. However, when you’re...
Help! My Cups Are Leaky!
It’s about that time to start switching my little one from a bottle to a sippy cup. We have not practiced much with sippies. To...
Meatless Meals: Our Favorite Vegetarian Family Recipes
It’s that time of year when fish sticks are starting to be everywhere at the grocery store – the start of Lent, when lots...
Step Away from Auto: The Easy Way to Help Your Photos...
In December, I shared a few tips for taking holiday photos, but these tips can really be applied all year long. As moms, we...
Flying High in the Sky
So my husband and I recently had the pleasure of traveling, by plane, with our two-and-a-half-year-old toddler. I should mention, too, that she has...
Notes from a Food Allergy Mom
“Don’t touch that!”
“That’s not for you!”
“Not in your mouth!”
These are things that I rather frantically told my very independent and also food-allergic toddler when...
Does This Baby Come with Instructions? 5 Great Books for the...
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I went into full-on research mode. It was impossible not to – I am a planner...
Chore Charts for Children: A DIY Magnet Board
I thought I was doing a good thing by giving my just-turned four-year-old some chores. I’d seen all those lists on Pinterest of jobs...