A case for the title “homemaker”
I really like filling out forms. I know that’s weird. Most people hate paperwork. But to me there’s something so satisfying about clearly printing important information in the little provided boxes. It’s like taking a…
2019 Book Gift Guide For Adults
When it comes to buying gifts, there will always be those people that are impossible to shop for. They seem to already have everything or say they don’t need anything. Well, if you’ve found yourself…
2019 Children’s Book Gift Guide
Here we are mid-December, and the countdown to Christmas is on. (My 5 year old has been counting down since about September!) Whether you’re looking to buy gifts for your own kids or composing wish…
Shopping for an infant car seat? Here’s why you’ll love the GRACO Snugride Snuglock 35 DLX
Where to buy: You can purchase the Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 DLX on Amazon for about $160. What I love: 01. Lightweight. This car seat weighs about 8lbs, a little less than other car seats,…
2019 Christmas Gift Guide
Have you heard of the “four gifts” rule? Some families are finding it helpful, for budget reasons or just for simplicity, to give each of their children 4 total gifts on Christmas: Whether or not…
Things nobody tells you about fiddle leaf fig trees
This article is part of a mini-series we’re doing about how to grow house plants in your home. We’ve asked a few mamas to share their best tips and tricks, so whether your thumb is…
Organizing your pantry might be the self-care project you need
When dinner time rolls around, how often do you find yourself staring at your pantry — not even sure where to start to find something you need to make dinner? If you’re anything like me, you’ll…
Festive ideas for celebrating the 4th of July
Yesterday, Roz—mom, nurse and party planner—shared some fun and festive ways to celebrate this upcoming fourth of July.
6 must-haves for traveling with toddlers
I used to stress about the experience of flying with my toddler long before the flight even began. Just the thought of confining her into an area the size of a box for longer than a hour was terrifying. Add in the public eye, and you get what I’m saying here…
Why we don’t seek help when our marriages need it
Photo by: Love Well Photography Marriage. Takes. Work. We’ve all heard this saying before. But when it comes down to it, this is much easier said than done. As much as it makes sense that…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
