I don’t claim to be a fitness guru. I’m a mom who likes lifting weights because it helps me feel strong, sane, and a little more like myself. But life has a way of interrupting even the best workout routine. Sick kids, busy schedules, travel, school events, houseguests, and general mom chaos can all turn…
After nursing my first three babies with virtually no problems whatsoever, my fourth baby introduced me to the cruel, painful world of nipple confusion and cracked nipples. Herchel’s post on how to overcome nipple confusion using a nipple shield reminded me of how my daughter’s nipple confusion was caused by the shield! The good news…
Some baby gifts are adorable. Some baby gifts are useful. And after you’ve had one baby — or watched a friend survive those first newborn weeks — you learn very quickly which ones matter more. A huge box of wipes may not get the same “awww” at the baby shower as a tiny outfit, but…
You know how every time a storm comes through, the kids get a little wild? Are mine the only ones who seem to lose their minds when they are stuck inside the house for a couple of days? The weather this week trapped us at home, and I did not realize how much I rely…
I wholeheartedly believe making healthy snacks for kids. A family favorite in our house are healthy Cheerio balls. Since we made these Peanut Butter Banana Cheerios Balls, we’ve tried different flavors and toppings. We even make them for holidays! We just made St. Patrick’s Day Cheerios Balls and Valentine’s Cheerio Snack Balls a month before. The kids love these!…