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Nowadays, Kindergarten is serious biz. It's no longer the half day of play and finger-painting fun that I remember fondly from my childhood. It's intense, it's exhausting, and it's real work. Not to say it isn't still awesomely enjoyable and educational; it's just less about ...read more

I never really loved Halloween… and then I became a mom. Now, I’m obsessed with every pumpkin patch, every not-so-spooky book, every slightly scary movie, every creepy craft, every trick, every treat, and all the adorable costumes I want to force my kids to wear. Yes, October ...read more

Cocktails, friends, makeovers, and foot massages… This scenario adds up to my ideal moms’ night out! Luckily for me, I recently joined Momtrends, Meredith Corporation, and a few fabulous influencers for an evening that included all of the above and so much more. Hosted by the ...read more

My whole family seems to deal with allergies in some form. Whether it's the seasonal issues my husband suffers from or the year round eczema my kiddos have, allergies always seem to be there. Except for me that is. I have been immune to them, but this fall has been different. ...read more

#WHYISWITCHED Over the years, I’ve slowly been making the switch to using as many natural products as I can in my daily routine. I just feel better when I know that less chemicals and more natural ingredients are touching my body. I’ve found natural shampoo, moisturizer and even ...read more

When I think of iconic family vacation spots, I think of Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA. As a kid, my family used to go to this picturesque Poconos destination every year in the winter. I remember the cozy vibe, the warm staff, the lovely accommodations, and the delicious ...read more

Fall has arrived. The kids are back in school, you've returned to a routine, and you're slowly but surely adjusting to the swing of things. The weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and everything and everyone is happily, healthily chugging along... Welllllll, we hate to ...read more

My son has ADHD and takes medication to assist with the challenges that come along with it. While the meds have definitely helped in some areas, there is certainly a trade off. He now has a really difficult time falling asleep and he doesn't often stay asleep either. The fact is, ...read more

September is Baby Safety Month—and as a blogger and mom, I want to do my part to spread the message about keeping infants rear-facing in car seats until they turn two. That’s right, Mamas, resist temptation and keep those bucket seats backwards for as long as you can... But, ...read more

The perfect fall recipe: Apple Cider Donuts. Just like you would find at the farm! It's my favorite time of the year: fall! As soon as I hear that my local pick-your-own farms have apples ready for picking, I pack my family up and we are in the orchards. I just adore the smell ...read more

Grandparents. They're the best. Ever since I was a little girl, my grandmother always sent me beautiful cards. Her handwriting was iconic: beautiful script and a classic style. She definitely fostered my love of writing, sending hand written letters, and hoarding gorgeous ...read more

When I was pregnant with both my kids, my favorite thing to do was take long scenic car drives—anywhere and everywhere. I'd recline my passenger seat, turn on the radio, and take in the sights, sounds, and scenery. My husband and I would stop for lunch, take a leisurely stroll ...read more

It has been an epic summer. Labor Day is around the corner, and school starts in less than three weeks. The season of fun and sun and freedom is almost coming to a close. But I’m not ready to throw in the [beach] towel just yet! I want to make the most of every hot, sweaty, ...read more

Haven't been hitting the beach as much as you'd like this summer?! Well, don't worry, I the perfect DIY craft that will make you feel like you've spent the day with your toes in the sand. With the kids in camp most of the day, we haven't been able to get to the beach as much ...read more

One thing I particularly love about summer is how many hours of daylight there are. That means countless opportunities for outside fun! Being that we don't have to stick to the same strict bedtime schedule in the summer months, my family has a blast sneaking in some extra play ...read more

We have been hosting big parties for our children's birthdays for many years. While it is always a good time; the parties are costly, don't give us a lot of time to really spend together, not to mention they are exhausting. When it came time to celebrate my son's birthday, we ...read more

Delicious No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream recipe made with just 3 ingredients! Happy National Ice Cream Month! That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month and it couldn't be more fitting since it's our favorite dessert to cool off with in the hot summertime months! While ...read more

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but...I, gulp, am going to have a kindergartner on my hands next month. That's right. My baby girl just turned five, graduated pre-k and is starting her elementary school education far too soon for mama's taste. Bwah! I feel like I was ...read more

Happy Fourth of July extended weekend, besties! It's time to celebrate America with delicious food, great drinks, and fabulous company. We hope you have amazing plans with family and friends—and we want to help you kick off the festivities with the easiest, brightest, yummiest, ...read more

Let's talk about well rounded people and how to raise little ones to become them. It is, of course, important to me to focus on things like STEM subjects with my children, but fostering creativity, individuality and a curious nature are also equally as important. Without ...read more

There's nothing better in the summer than an awesome BBQ with friends! Creating a Build Your Own Burger Bar is a fun way for your guests to get creative with their burger! A burger bar is a fun way to keep your BBQ simple. Give your guests lots of options for toppings and ...read more

There is not much on this planet that delights a kiddo like bubbles. I literally only have to blow that very first bubble and my daughter and her little cousin instantly erupt into giggles and squeals. Frankly, so do I. There is something so magical about watching a wee one ...read more

My little slugger just joined a tee-ball team. Or rather, his eager mom (that'd be me!) and doting dad signed him up, bribed him, dressed him, drove him, and maniacally cheered for him from the bleacher stands... as if he was actually playing a real, competitive game. (Let’s be ...read more

With Earth Day approaching this weekend, actress, mom, and animal lover Kristen Bell has joined forces with Tide purclean and the World Wildlife Fund to help convert as many homes as possible to energy-saving laundry habits. Tide Purclean is a 65% plant-based detergent that has ...read more

My kids love projects. Painting projects, crafting projects, baking projects... you name it, they want to get into it! And that's great—as a work-at-home mom, I'm always looking for activities to keep my kids engaged and entertained and quietly occupied. Of course, sometimes I ...read more

Each season I love to schedule a family photo shoot. That could mean a session with all four of us or sometimes it's just the kids. Watching how they grow and evolve throughout the year is the greatest gift and I so enjoy capturing them in frame worthy photos. Now, typically, we ...read more

I made these beautiful gilded watercolor eggs for our Easter display this year. As an adult I'm not longer happy with the simple cups of color for dying eggs. I need a more intricate more "adult" design. Something that's really pretty to look at with some detail. I made most of ...read more

It's officially Spring! So, let's celebrate with this garden-party inspired DIY pail and basket craft. Finally, we can ditch the ski boots for rain boots, because we all know that April showers really do bring May flowers! What better way to get into the spring spirit than ...read more

Easter is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. It's a lovely holiday filled with such promise. And, as with any holiday, in our family celebrating means decorating, making tasty treats and crafting to our heart's content. My daughter was born with an artistic soul and, while ...read more

These Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing are perfect for a kid-friendly dessert on your Easter table!  One of our favorite spring desserts is carrot cake. While cake is fun, cupcakes have really become quite popular recently to be served at parties and ...read more

We are so smitten with the newest American Girl doll. Meet Gabriela McBride, 2017 girl of the year! Gabriela is passionate about the the arts, and really finds her voice when she discovers poetry. Gabby has a stutter, and thanks to poetry, she learns to face her fears, overcome ...read more

The weather outside is far from frightful! But playing with snow is so delightful! So decided to create our own snowflakes with this fun winter science experiment. I've seen a lot of borax snowflakes floating around Pinterest, but the idea of kids and borax kind of freaked me ...read more

Oh, the weather out there is frightful (actually, I love it), but we've got a cozy craft to keep your hands busy while watching the snow fall. You'll need yarn, a wooden block (or you can just hot glue a couple of pieces of cardboard together), a hot glue gun, and some wooden ...read more

I have discovered The Zen of Slow Cooking! I've seen lots of posts floating around out there with people sharing their word of the year. That got me thinking, what could my word of the year be? The only word that kept popping in my head was focus. Some days my life feels ...read more