Woohoo it's summer; time for a beach vacation! I LOVE traveling but hate packing it all into two suitcases. I've found that drivable summer vacations are easier with kids because you can pack everything you might need. As long as you remember to bring it. Now, what to pack? If … [Read more...] about Beach Vacation Packing List
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Postpartum Gifts for New Moms
Have a friend/sister/co-worker who just had a baby? Awesome!! Skip the "spa gift basket" or stuff for the baby. Get her a postpartum gift of items she will actually use! Before we start, let's get one thing straight... the best gift for a new mom is your time. A text message, … [Read more...] about Postpartum Gifts for New Moms
Real Gifts for Mom, From the Kids
As my 5 year old was screaming at me because I brought her the wrong pajamas after a bath (Note: she's supposed to get her own pajamas so I was helping her, but clearly that didn't matter), I wanted to say "I gave you life! Put on the PJs!" But I knew that a mom's gift of life … [Read more...] about Real Gifts for Mom, From the Kids
The Busiest Season of My Life
Over the past few months, I've been struggling. Struggling to find time to get everything done. Between work, kids, house care, chores, activities, pumping and sleep, there just never seems to be enough time in the day. And then on top of it, I decided now would be a great … [Read more...] about The Busiest Season of My Life
Do you ever feel not good enough?
I work full-time and have three kids. We have a house and a yard. We have birthday parties, sports, and all of the other things that life has to offer. Somehow, we manage to get things done and arrive mostly on-time(ish), but there's always that nagging feeling that no matter … [Read more...] about Do you ever feel not good enough?