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One of my favorite ways to get inspired is through reading – probably because I can sit on my couch with a glass of wine while doing so. With the arrival of a new year, it is yet another starting line … Read more
Do you feel as if you have a purpose? Most people find meaning in the many layers of life; raising children is a lifelong dedication, jobs fill our days with tasks and challenges, charity work makes us feel good about … Read more
Ahhh I remember the days before kids. Nights when going to bed at 11pm was ‘early’ instead of ‘late.’ Days when I could walk out of the house with nothing but my purse and my keys instead of a diaper … Read more
Do you need a good laugh? It is back to school, schedules are chaotic, and everyone is trying desperately to get back into a routine. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Take an evening off and have a good laugh. The … Read more
Families have equilibriums just like seesaws. Someone takes a little here and someone gives a little there and everything stays in balance. But all it takes is one member exerting too much pressure on one side to throw the whole … Read more
I love what I do. As a writer and photographer, I love sharing parenting, technology, and travel with the world. I love capturing moments for a family that they can cherish forever. But there is a very unglamorous side to … Read more
This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the GB Lyfe Pram Travel System to facilitate my review. My life has changed considerably since the birth of my first child. Not … Read more
After having my son, I was shocked by what happened to my body. Obviously, I was well aware that there would be a lot of body changes, but I always thought I would get back to where I had started. … Read more
I knew we would be having a boy from the moment I found out we were pregnant with our second child. I had his name picked out before we even had an ultrasound to verify his sex. It was just … Read more
Parenting is one of the best adventures I have ever been on. Each day is a crazy roller coaster of wanting to squeeze her and kiss those precious cheeks and other moments I’m ready to lock myself in a closet. … Read more
Valentine’s Day celebrates love, but more importantly, it celebrates love of chocolate! Whether you’re single or in a relationship, who doesn’t love a holiday that involves chocolate covered fruit, chocolate candy, and other decadent sweet treats? You can’t go wrong … Read more
With many of us already enjoying time off for the holidays, you’ll need a wide variety of options to keep family members of all ages entertained. And while you might think Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the hottest ticket … Read more
One of the easiest ways you can help your child with their homework is to show that you think homework and education are important. If you don’t believe it, they wont either. Some easy ways to do this are: Set … Read more
Letting your kids document your vacation through photo and video is one of the coolest travel parenting ideas I’ve seen floating around the internet lately. My five year old is taking after her mom’s interest in photography and can often … Read more
Parenting in this digital world can be tricky. Navigating the appropriateness, amount and learning benefits between kids and screen time is harder yet. As a parent I get it. We’re all trying to find a balance. A balance between learning and fun, between … Read more
There is nothing in this world that compares to the first moment you hold your child. It is earth moving and terrifying. Everything stops for a moment, and this overwhelming sense of true love fills your world. For a Mother, … Read more