Bye Bye Baby – Everything You Need To Know When Leaving Your Baby Overnight
New parents have a lot on their plate when trying to get used to life with a new baby. There’s a lot that they need to get used to, not least the lack…
How to Immortalize Your Kid’s Memories and Milestones
Kids grow up so fast you never know what hit you. One day they’re sitting atop the counter with applesauce all over their little cheeks, and the next thing you know, they’re off…
Ring in the New Year With These Fun Fundraisers for Your Kids’ School
Ah, the festive season. With carols ringing out and the scent of gingerbread and pine needles filling the air, the time of year puts almost everyone in a more charitable, giving mood. So…
Solutions to Your Baby’s Bedtime Battles
A battle free bedtime is truly the Holy Grail of every single parent I’ve ever known. Imagine just laying junior down and walking away to silence. No tears, no tantrums, no broken heart…
From Shorts to Shoes: Outfit Planning for Babies
“What should we wear today?” For new parents with a recent addition to the family, this can be one of the hardest questions to answer every morning. There’s no right or wrong answer…
Family Activity Ideas For The Summer
It’s tempting to get caught up in the idea that a family must have a substantial vacation every year, or feeling guilty that you’re not taking your kids to see the latest movie…
When your Christmas plans & hormones collide
After a whirlwind of a road trip in the weeks before and following Thanksgiving, I was anxious to get home and settled so that we could focus on advent and Christmas and enjoy…
When you need to do it MORE not LESS
This weekend we went out to eat after our family photo session, and within a couple of hours, Sean was hit hard with food poisoning. The next day he stayed home from church…
A simple rule for traveling {and life} with kids
Last week the boys and I flew to Florida to spend six days with my sister and grandmother. Traveling with two kids under three isn't exactly the most relaxing activity, but I really love…
The power of the family meeting
I've been reading a lot of books about intentional living and parenting over the past couple of months in my quest to reprioritize. I'll share more about those books soon, but first I…