Ages + Stages

Implementing and enforcing rules to a high-schooler is a new ballgame.  As the nuances of their lives become more complicated, so do the rules.  I missed that day of motherhood training when they passed out the handbook. In fact,...

  Are you looking for a simple kid-friendly Thanksgiving tradition for your family? We were, so when we found the the Thankful Pumpkin it was an instant hit! The beauty of starting your own Thankful Pumpkin Tradition is it's such...

I do not know if it is a second baby thing, a girl thing, or if I am finally being punished for something awful I did in my dreams but this toddler is wild. Terrible twos may be the...

A good Turkish towel is like the Bonnie to my Clyde. It's with me no matter what, and won't let me down, even if I'm putting it in harm's way. I take it with me to the Beach (so sandy), have one in the Bathroom (not kidding), use it for all the kid things (so many messes, some of them bio hazardous), and take it along for the motherhood ride (wine doesn't scare it)...

My son is five and has a muscle disorder, which has caused significant delays in his muscle development and overall strength. When looking for equipment like car seats, there is always the concern that even if a seat is age-appropriate for him, it may not give him enough support.

This morning I read the most beautiful description for children. There are lots of ways to describe offspring and I’ve heard so many different ones. Most you hear on a daily basis are comical, like the one time two...

There is a LOT to be excited about when you have a baby on the way! But there are so many products out there, that overwhelm can set in quickly.  I took a hard pass on these 5 baby items...

Forget for just a few minutes that it's hot as Hades out there and let me remind you that it's actually time to be working on your fall garden! Now, if you are a pro, you probably won't need...

I want to tell you the tale of my life with a minivan...  Living near the beach with kids it goes without saying that my car is full of summer gear, soccer balls, toys, beach chairs, sand; LOTS of...

I was just trying to make these simple Easter egg maracas that can be found all over Pinterest. I actually make them every year for my kids with leftover Easter eggs, but this year, I tried to photograph the...

Thanksgiving is coming!  It's the busiest time the year for people to drive or fly to see their loved ones for the weekend.  Then we all franticly get home to get back to work and school. While Thanksgiving is...

I’m just going to say it… our son Isaac going back to school after the holidays sucked. I kept seeing posts from other parents that were soo excited for their kids to go back to school after the holiday break....

She catches me looking at her,  gives a little eye roll and says "what are you looking at mom, quit looking at me".  It's annoying to her, but I hope one day she will understand the gaze. I see...

Summer is here! If you were not sure - just step out your front door it is HOT! The kids are out of school and ready to head to the beach - Even if that doesn't quite fit into...