I’m going to just come right out and say it: I’m jealous of your mom tribe.
You know, that group of ridiculously fearless, strong, beautiful mamas you have play dates, group messages, and adorable family get togethers with… that tribe.
Over...
This morning a little boy hit my daughter on the head. Hard. And on purpose.
I paused when it happened to see what she'd do so that I didn't overreact and cause her to get more upset. Before he could...
Are you looking for a date night idea that is different than the traditional dinner and a movie? Also something you could do in a couple hours (because, hello - babysitters are expensive!) or even something you could do...
Living in Phoenix means our hot HOT summers need to be filled with busy camp days for our kids. Because we know, if we don't plan our kids summers, we then become the "camp directors". We know that finding...
Mama you endure a lot each day! You are strong, you have endurance and you learn more each day. Your day looks very different from your childless days, yet you wouldn't trade a single one. So often we find...
This is dedicated to all the parents breaking out in cold sweats over the thought of losing the pacifier.
Be strong.
Oh WubbaNub! Oh WubbaNub!
You won over our hearts
I instantly knew our time with you
Would not soon depart
You’re a calmer...
I love a good deal! Coupons are my best friend. I don't use many coupons to buy my groceries, but I sure enjoy coupons for shopping! You can get coupons via email, text, or mail. It's the best way...
You would have thought I was going to a funeral by the way I was crying. But no funeral, no one died, just a vacation with my husband and no kids. I was a sobbing wreck saying goodbye to...
You are always going to run across people that tell you they will not take their kids to Disneyland until they will remember it. After all, it’s a pricey and a long trip for many families. Not me. My...
Did you attend Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms this year? We cannot get over all the love for mamas and community that is so apparent at this incredible event! If you attended, or are thinking about attending...
I really like to walk outside to get my daily exercise but, more often than not, it is too hot, too cold, or too dark to get outside for a walk that is long enough to burn a significant...
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding things we will ever do, but that does not mean it doesn't come with its own set of challenges. One of those challenges is navigating your intimate relationship with your...
Self-care is a trending topic amongst women, particularly mothers, right now. It’s common to see friends and fellow mamas post images of their spa day or shopping spree in the name of #selfcare. On occasion, we dig deeper and...
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." Socrates
Well here it is. 2016. A new year. Full of hopes and dreams and lists of all the...
Red Noses, Dry Skin, Chapped Lips Oh my!
Here in Phoenix, we don't get the blustery winters that many places around our country do, but man does it get dry in the winters, especially for those few short months when...
Ahh, midwinter. Finding the natural remedies and rhythm of this season can help us to thrive as mothers and families.
Even in Phoenix, the coolness has permeated the air. The reaction to the cold comes as quite a shock to...
My baby turns FIVE this week, which seems both absolutely impossible and entirely realistic. I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday, and yet five years ago feels like another lifetime!
When I saw this craft on...
Dear Tiny (and funny) Valentines-
Pink hearts, candy, flowers.....tis' the season of love and romance (don't worry, you don't need to know what that word means yet...) and as some will say, the greatest of all "Hallmark Holidays" is upon...
The other day I went to a workshop titled “Change” by The Zen Bird. I went because I don’t like change and wanted to see if there were any directional tools I could use to help cope when change...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. There was a saying in the 90s which I took to heart when I heard it : "Every day should be Earth Day". I totally agree. While I am certainly a work...
January is National Bath Safety Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children are injured or killed in bathroom accidents annually. We wanted to give you some tips on how to keep your bathroom safe.
Water Temperature: It's...
Before becoming a mom I only knew the term “redshirting” as it pertained to college athletics; however, that all changed after our August baby was born. Once our son turned two we started to casually talk about preschool—where he...
Introducing “Get Out the Mad” Cookies, inspired by the PBS KIDS show, DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD!
Baking these cookies with children not only hones math skills, but also encourages conversations around an array of emotions, which helps social emotional skill development. In order to make...
There is no feeling like it. The slow-motion sequence of a car coming at you too fast, followed by a heavy push, tires screeching, glass shattering, and silence. The shock of being in a crash is quickly overtaken by...
A few times a year I get the urge to "clean up" of my everyday routines. Maybe it's because I get bored, or feel like my skin/body/hair routine needs a little oomph. Maybe it's just because it's spring time...