Your family is coming for Christmas, and you’re worried about your holiday turning into a scene from Christmas Vacation.  Don’t worry!  Just because your relatives are coming for an extended stay doesn’t mean your headed for disaster…at {read more}

photo by nutmeg It’s that time of year again.  Cold and flu season (cough cough) is here!  I’m really not a huge germ-o-phobe, but I hate getting sick, and even more so when my child gets sick.  Keeping the germ spread to a minimum is {read more}

Photo by markhillary When someone in your household has diet limitations, it really makes family meal planning difficult. My daughter is one and still has a milk allergy. She breaks out every time cheese or yogurt touches her skin. I’ve tried making {read more}

photo by nookiez Since we’ve been married, my husband and I have set goals for ourselves.  Some have been small, like creating a budget.  Others have been bigger, like paying off our vehicles.  For motivation, we always accompany each goal {read more}

When I think of Christmas past, I can’t really remember any of the gifts I received (sorry, mom). It was the special moments and the family traditions that I recall. I try to keep this in mind when I start to worry that I didn’t get so and {read more}

A lot changes during baby’s first year, especially the diaper bag!  How will you know what to pack? Here’s a run-down of what you’ll likely need to tote if you plan on going out for a couple of hours: Newborn-6 months Diapers (4-5) Wipes {read more}

Fall is my favorite season and I love to celebrate it with my favorite people: my family! Though it seems like there’s a bit of a dry spell between summer family vacations and the holidays, here are a few ways you can make your own special fall {read more}

Photo by LabGP&SigOther I don’t like going to the dentist, and I am probably not alone.  Just the thought of the poking and scraping at my sensitive gum line makes me cringe!  Not to mention the bill…ouch!  To avoid visiting the dentist {read more}