I’m going to start with the confession: I don’t really enjoy the beach with kids. In fact, going to the beach for me means surviving the beach. So let’s get the typical responses and gasps out of the way: But there are so many great memories! Yes, I know. They are precious. I watch them … Read more
At the beginning of the calendar year, I set a semi-small goal for myself: be more crafty. For me, craftiness helps me relax and let out the creative juices that are usually bubbling over but have no where to go. I’ve been making cards, painting canvases, and more. Our stairwell was (finally!) stripped of wall … Read more
I received product in exchange for my honest review. I’ve always been sentimental. This is evident in the fact that my kids are still playing with toys I had as a child, and I could probably relate the story behind the toy and who gave it to me without thinking for too long. It’s not … Read more
I received product in exchange for my honest review. When it comes to soaps and shampoos and all that good clean stuff, it’s hard to find a product that cleans as well as it smells. Or smells as well as it cleans. You get the point. It’s hard to find natural products that actually function … Read more
My kids are growing so fast, and while I relish the thought of more freedom for Math Man and me, I recognize that my kids won’t stay little forever. These days, they’re so excited to help me with anything I need (well, except cleaning), so when our Blog with Friends theme for the month of … Read more
This is a sponsored post for Label Daddy and US Family Guide. As our kids continue to get older and start participating in summer camps and just regular activities, it’s nice to know that we can have labels that will stand the test of time. The Label Daddy labels we’ve received thus far have withstood … Read more
This post is sponsored by Story 2 Sleep. I received free product in exchange for my honest review and am an affiliate. This post contains affiliate links. We are a book-loving family. Every night, our routine is to bathe, brush teeth, and then read books. Generally, each kid gets his or her own book (or, … Read more
This post is sponsored by US Family Guide. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! I have a soft spot for jewelry and other knick knacks that bear my children’s names or birth stones. I love creating memories of their childhood and babyhood. There’s nothing much more rewarding (or tiring) than being a parent, so I absolutely … Read more
My oldest was an amazing little girl. I could take her just about anywhere, and she was respectful and funny and precocious. It was rare that I had to really “fight” her or wrangle her to accomplish anything. My second never has really bucked the system. He’s a rule-follower. My third is an old man … Read more
Parenting is hard. Parenting without screaming all the time is harder. If you tell me that you’ve never yelled at your kids, I’m going to need you to go take a long, hard look in the mirror and rethink your statement. The ugly truth is that we all have “those moments,” and despite our love … Read more