Parenting

While you may value an eco-friendly, all-natural lifestyle, the reality is there are a lot of people out there who do not share those values. Often times, those people who either do not share your values, or who are just…Read More

I think sleep-deprivation is one of those things that comes with the territory when you’re a mom. When I was pregnant with my son, I was so sure I would have a baby that wouldn’t sleep well that I think…Read More

Due to some unexpected complications, I was told to halt my yoga practice during the third trimester of my pregnancy. I kicked and screamed like a two-year old. After a while I figured out why. Without my yoga practice I…Read More

In honor of Earth Week, we’re excited to have special guest contributor and mommy-blogger, Samantha Feuss of Have Sippy Will Travel. You can read more from her here. Gardening is a great way to spend time with your kids, and…Read More

Potty training— it’s one of those things we want to just get done, but it’s such a daunting task. My daughter turned two a couple months ago and since that time I’ve been contemplating the right time to potty train…Read More

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day already! It’s a holiday I have never been terribly fond of (except for when I was a child). It always seemed a wasteful and overly commercialized holiday to me—a “Hallmark Holiday” as many refer to it.…Read More

It seems that a lot of women I know are pregnant right now, so I’ve been on the search for great gifts that will be gentle for the new baby and helpful to the new (or new-again) moms. Baby shower…Read More

Published in November 2011, David FitzSimmons’ latest book, “Curious Critters” offers a collection of vivid photographs of animals you might not normally get to see close-up. My four year old son is absolutely intrigued by the way this book brings…Read More

2011 was a challenging year in my home when it came to illness. My poor little girl was plagued with colds that always led to ear infections. In fact, in June she had tubes placed in her ears. The surgery…Read More

When I became a mom, I stopped wanting things for myself and I started to only want things for my children. It’s rare that I buy myself something that I don’t really need. I think this makes me more the…Read More