Ages + Stages

As I eluded to in my last post, I gave birth to my second child, my daughter Julia in January. While I can’t say life is easier with two kids, I’m really enjoying things a lot more this time...

Author's note: This isn’t an attempt to convince anyone that watching TV is a fantastic use of time (for anyone!). Rather, I’m just trying to share that allowing a limited amount of TV hasn’t completely ruined our son’s speech...

Yes it's Mother's Day weekend! Of course, we have quite a list of events with something for everyone, especially Mom. Keep in mind that this is a very special holiday (as it should be) so you may want to...

My, how time flies! Seems as if we were just asking Old Man Winter to go on vacation and leave us alone. April is outta here, so start your May with fun and play! Here's a list of weekend...

{2015 dates :: April 25th-26th, May 2nd-3rd + 9th-10th} Okay, I admit I have watched several episodes of “How I Met Your Mother.” My dad actually got me interested in the show a few years ago and I have to say the...

Spring is here! Open farmer's markets, spring crafts and beautiful gardens are proof that Old Man Winter is gone, time to soak up some sun! And there's no better way to enjoy it than with family and friends. Here's...

A good friend of mine just posted an article that is called “A letter to my future daughters-in-law”, written by a mom who has three boys. Having two boys myself, I had to read it. This mom and author...

You know, what?  Amen for grandmas. Round of applause, pat on the back, they deserve a shopping spree. I am TOTALLY "that" first-time mommy.  What I mean by that: I only feed my little Lucy organic baby food.  (I know all of...

My head is spinning. Being a parent seriously means making some of the toughest decisions of your life, but also your children's lives, which makes it even harder. Our oldest is a little over 2.5 now. Just the other day...

Sleep! It is a proven, scientific fact, that lack of sleep will have a detrimental effect in many areas of our lives, including our health. When baby arrives, all of a sudden sleep is scarce and sorely missed. But it...