With the ever-growing to-do lists of motherhood, it’s essential to set aside time for small acts of self-care. We’re not saying you need monthly vacations or weekly spa treatments, but simple moments of relaxation are crucial. We need to allow ...
School supply shopping looks a little bit different than it did when we were kids. For example, many schools offer school supplies delivery versus needing to head to Target before everything sells out. In other classrooms, markers, crayons, pencils, and ...
There are a lot of benefits when dads are involved in schools. Higher scores in math and reading, better self-control, and increased confidence are just a few of the perks our kids receive when fathers are engaged. However, it’s also ...
Labor Day always feels like the official start of fall, even if the crisp weather we’re craving isn’t quite cooperating yet. With backyard barbecues, family get-togethers, and ringing in the last long weekend of summer, it’s a weekend of celebration ...
Preparing for the arrival of a newborn can be exciting and overwhelming, no matter if you’re a new or seasoned mom. While having a baby shower can be a great way for loved ones to gift items from your registry, it ...
You learn a lot about yourself when you become a parent. One unexpected passion I discovered in my first years of motherhood was that I loved carving pumpkins for Halloween. Now each year, my kids and I concept pumpkin carving ...
My first major crying session after having my daughter wasn’t due to the unplanned C-section, the sleepless night, or the joy of meeting her for the first time. No, my first truly heavy, hormone-laced cry came when I first saw ...
Whether you’ve been counting down the days until they go back or have been dreading saying goodbye to all the summer fun, the start of August means one thing: School is back in session. And in between sharpening pencils, stocking ...
It’s easy to love trends. And they tend to be popular for a reason. Year after year, it’s so exciting to see what trends new parents come up with in the baby name realm. From boy names for girls to ...
When Taylor Swift first announced The Eras Tour, my husband and I thought briefly about attempting to snag enough tickets for our entire family—a family that, at the time, included a set of 4-year-old twins. My kids were just starting ...