“Mom, can we decorate for Halloween yet?”   My daughter asked me this no less than five times before mid-September. As much as I love Halloween, I try not to put …

One of the most economical ways to cloth diaper is to use covers and prefolds. They are certainly much cheaper than other types of reusable diapering systems. Though I don’t …

It’s unbelievable just how important a good, supportive bra can be. It really can make a world of difference on my back! Whether you are breastfeeding or are a full …

I have a mishmash of holiday tips here for you and I hope at least one sounds helpful. Share your tips in the comments! Organizing Seasonal Decor 1 – Use …

Want to play a board game with the family but don’t have an hour plus to commit? Are you a fan of the classic Cranium game by Hasbro? If so, …

Halloween is fast approaching! My daughter has a costume, well two actually, so mama needs one too! Now, while I enjoy spooky scary Halloween over cutesy fun, I don’t like …

All right, let’s finish up Cloth Leaves Nothing Behind. I still have a couple topics to touch on, another review and one more review with giveaway. Unexpected hiatus really throws …

Since Rissa will have a Halloween birthday party the day before trick or treating, I thought it’d be fun to have TWO costumes! One for her party and one for …

This delicious dish was created for the M&M’s Candy Corn White Chocolate Candies Rockin’ Howl-o-ween Recipe Contest. I was agonizing over this for days. I bought the M&M’s before I …

For months, Rissa has been cruisin’ along the furniture. Shortly after she began pulling herself up to a standing position she was cruising and climbing. It seems like only a …

I have been home from the hospital now for a few days. I’ve been “off” from the blog for at least a week and I’m trying to ease back in. …

Prepare the perfect Halloween party on a budget Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the year for your children and a really enjoyable occasion for families. …

I recently learned a lot about avocados. My husband was joking around last night that in a short time I became an expert. We never bought avocados before. We haven’t …

First, I just have to say thank you. Thank you so much for all the kind comments and emails. I really, truly appreciate it.

Many of you read my update yesterday and now it seemed to quick to update everyone. And many of you who were concerned after my first ER trip were on …

This makes me cry every time I watch it! Brian made this the other day to celebrate as we come upon Rissa’s first birthday.

As I was doing my final shopping for my Bridesmaids party, I was trying to come up with a punch recipe to try. I asked my fans on Facebook for …

Child Passenger Safety Week Child Passenger Safety Week (September 18-24) is an annual campaign to bring public attention to the importance of properly securing all children in appropriate car seats, …

I am featured over at One Little Mister where I talk about family planning and spacing. You know Baby #2 is on my mind! Here’s an excerpt: When to Try …

I like unique names, but some are a bit over the top. I know mine and my daughter’s names are unique, but I don’t think they are unusual. Well, at …