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Why do I always plan big changes around the holidays? Moving. Having a baby. Launching a new website. It’s not like I don’t already have enough to do. There’s decorating for the holidays. Buying and making gifts for friends and family. And of course, spending lots of quality time with my kids. I suppose I […]

Hey, mama! If you live here in the US, I hope you and your sweet family had a Happy Thanksgiving! We certainly did! Thanksgiving always ends up giving both Dean and I a good bit of time off work (and the kids get a break from school). As always, it was a fun, busy time. […]

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the sun. I can remember being dropped off at the city pool as a middle schooler and spending the entire day there, playing in the chlorinated water, laying out in the sun in a bikini, and slathering myself with glittery, perfumed tanning oil. The goal was […]

Inside: Whether it’s sharks, wolves, or the boogie monster, kids get scared at bedtime for all sorts of reasons. When this happens, try following these 3 simple steps to help your child sleep after a scary dream while supporting them emotionally and physically at the same time.  I remember it like it was yesterday. It […]

Every year, my family celebrates Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law’s house, and every year, I feel like I should do something more to show her how grateful I am for all she does to host our huge family.  I mean, there’s planning the menu, shopping for food, cleaning the house (with 7 kids helping/running around), cooking, […]

Inside: Mamas don’t like to see their little ones feeling bad. We instinctively want to do something to comfort them and help them feel better fast. But, what are you to do when your kid comes down with a cough and you want to avoid questionable over-the-counter cough medications? Wouldn’t it be nice if there […]