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For many kids, Halloween is their favorite holiday. For parents? It’s a lot of work.
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It’s only been very recently that I’ve attempted shopping with my kids. Why? Because they have less patience than my husband. And, they think every purchase should be centered around them.
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There’s a new form of parenting humor cropping up in an unlikely place— the well curated feeds of picture perfect moms on Instagram.
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Most parents can’t wait for the school year to start and to get back to a regular structured routine. If only their kids shared their enthusiasm.
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However strapped for time and sanity you are, sticking a note in your kid’s lunchbox is an easy thing to do, which makes a huge impression on your kids. But what does your note say about YOU?
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Taking your kids to the supermarket has the potential to be the longest hour of your life.
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08/02/17
City VS. the ‘Burbs
I used to worry that once the kids got a taste of suburban living, they’d question our decision to live mainly in the city. Why would we cram ourselves into such a small space, if we had the option to spread out?
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07/31/17
Harlow VS a Plate of Pancakes
It’s a very dramatic story with twists and turns and a totally unexpected ending.
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Everybody loves or loathes the beach in their own unique ways. Kids are no different. I think you’ll find that their beach personalities match up perfectly with the adults you know too.
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If you haven’t figured out what you are doing with your holiday weekend yet, have I got plans for you! Who’s got a baby and watermelon in their fridge????
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Apparently, this is the new summer trend. But nobody has coined a term for it yet. #BabyMeloning anyone?
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How did I marry a man who does not like carnivals?
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06/15/17
26 Uses for a Dad
Kids use their Dads for so many things, it’s often tough to figure out their original intended purpose. Is he a Dad or… a jungle gym? A Dad or…a pack mule? A dad or…a trash can? He’s all those things and more!
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While our kids rejoice at the end of the school year, parents know that their world just got a little bit harder. Remember when the summer used to be RELAXING??
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05/02/17
34 Adorably Unexpected Comfort Items
I asked people on my facebook page to post pics of weird comfort items their kids have become oddly obsessed with and you guys did not disappoint.
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