Ages + Stages

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...

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...

This time every year, the stores are filled with the latest Valentines. About 5 years ago, I decided to start the tradition of making all of our Valentines instead of buying them. Especially having boys, this holiday is usually...

Hi everyone.  My name is Amy. I'm a liar.   I have told my closest friends for years that I look forward to my kids growing up and moving out because I can't wait to see what kind of people they will...

Nest: v. to make a home; n. a home where people live I had heard the term nesting time and time again as I began walking through the sweet season of pregnancy. And although I felt it would be my honest...

  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...

My littles have been at home, with me, for nearly an entire year now. They came home from spring break in 2020 and never went back to the traditional school. Somedays it's dreamy and we all get so much...

Time is the topic on my mind a lot these days, as there just doesn't seem to be enough of it. Is that a mom thing or is that an age thing? When my kids were little and not yet...

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...

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...

"How many of you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George?" Me: *raising my hand*  How many of you have been Regina George?   Me:  *raising my hand slowly* If you answered no to the second question - then you might be...

As I was gearing up for my morning session of Prenatal Yoga Booty Ballet, I was filled with dreams of a relaxing workout, one where I am one with my body, and channeling my inner goddess.  Sounds great, right? What could...

Wow. It's really nice to be here and to have the opportunity to introduce myself to all of you! Usually I skip the small talk and go straight to my deepest thoughts but today I will try to share...

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,...