Tag: advice
Your Sour Patch Kid: A How-To Guide
Three and four-year-olds are best described as sour patch kids. They draw you in with sweet cuddles and kisses and an “I love you...
Creating Space in Your Day
Did you do anything fun for yourself today? Do you make time every day to be alone so that you can do something only...
The “Eyes” Have It: August is National Eye Exam Month!
August is National Eye Exam Month!
We have no shortage of eye stuff going on in our family. There is some conflicting information out there,...
Just Say, “How Exciting! That’s Awesome News!”
Okay. Listen. Pregnant women have feelings. Feelings like no other time. Raise your hand if when you were pregnant or shortly thereafter, you received...
Better Safe than Sorry: Go Get your Skin Checked!
An Important Request
I’m going to ask you to do me a favor by the end of this summer. It’s a simple request that will...
Moms, a Little Modesty Please
Just last week, I was distraught by some things being passed off as "mom humor." I am no prude, but I began to reflect...
Who? Oh Yeah, My Husband
I sat down intending to write about maintaining friendships. Friendships with colleagues, mommy group friends, old friends, best friends, family friends, and friends that...
What I Wish I Had Known Before I Quit Breastfeeding
After six short weeks of painful, confusing, and exhausting attempts to feed my baby, I gave up. While it wasn't something I wanted to...
Family First, Work Second
I was in the shower this morning when my older daughter wandered in. From behind the shower curtain (we do have SOME boundaries), she...
Kids’ Reusable Food Containers
Before you know it, the summer will be over, and we are all scrambling to find school supplies, labels, and the best food containers...