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It's that time of year when between family, work, and kid's activities, it seems there's a holiday party at least every weekend.  As a mom, I don't always have the hours that I would like to get all dolled...

It is officially the holiday season. Thanksgiving is behind us and the next month or so brings promise of days filled with family gatherings, lengthy shopping and errand trips, and travel to see loved ones near and far. Even...

I have my ideal Thanksgiving all plotted out in my head: I'll walk out of my kitchen carrying a 20 pound organic turkey, artfully brined, roasted, and arranged with varietal herbs that I clipped from my garden just moments...

I have joined the group. The group that plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving. You know? That group who also puts up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. (I'm still trying to convince my husband to put up the tree). There's something...

  If you are a mama with a little girl, you probably attempt (and may succeed) in doing your daughters hair. I personally did not put many head bands or bows in my 1st daughters hair when she was a...

Well, I've reached another first as a mom. You know, first time baby laughs, first steps, first time kid barfs on you in public, etc. This week's first was my older daughter's first preschool field trip. I was lucky...

When it comes to dressing myself and my toddler son, I seldom pay full price. I am extremely frugal when it comes to this area, to the point where I am almost embarrassed to share this post with you...

Labor Day weekend was a blast for my family! We took a trip to Disneyland with my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and some close family friends. For my mom's birthday she invited me to walk the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon....

Over the summer I started making these smoothies when I noticed my son started eating everything but his veggies. I want to make sure he eats well, and I while I will always offer veggies with meals, I also...

I always enjoy when my children's grandparents, whether it be my parents or my in-laws, come into town for a visit.  In our family, visits from grandparents include chatting and catching up of course, but also a chance for...

Life tends to have its ups and downs. Just when you think everything is great, you may be thrown a curve ball. My oldest is 5 and he has just entered his first year of elementary school. He tends...

I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. I have always loved birthdays. It's so fun to celebrate with the people you love.  One thing that I started doing for my birthday now that I'm a mom is getting freebies for...

One of the first big milestones in a baby's life is getting to try real food.  As a parent, there are a few options to consider with baby food, with the main one being:  Do you buy or make...

Summertime skin makes me think of sweat, sunscreen, and that tight dryness from our hot sun. It can be easy to let skin care go on the back burner, I am guilty of this, and I am a licensed...