A Green Halloween
byEvery store I go into is packed with Halloween items and pumpkin products. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I get giddy each time…
Parenting
8 Ways to Boost Your Family’s Immunity
byWith both the start of school and flu season around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss boosting immunity…
Being a Mom with Anxiety
byAs an over-thinker, I get anxious about everything. I get anxious about going to the grocery store because I worry about getting everything that…
Delayed Gratification: Teaching Kids to Wait
byWe have been working on patience around here. Like every other two year old, Dominik will whine and demand things that he wants right…
Parenting Books
byIn the spirit of Banned Book Week, I decided to keep going with my posts on books. You can read about the 10 books…
How to Make Dinner with a Toddler
byStep 1: Figure out what to make. Planning dinner with a toddler can be tricky. Factor in how overtired/cranky/wild they are before committing to…
Fostering Kindness
bySometimes I get really excited about Dominik’s future. What will he choose for a career? What will his passions be? His hobbies? What will…
Giving Back To Ourselves
byI am often the only one still awake in the house. Most of the time, it’s not by choice. I’m usually awake because I…
Self-Sufficient Kids
byThe toddler has been saying, “mommy do it”, quite a lot lately. Everything from getting a toy for him from across the room to…
Teaching the Art of Greeting
byMy favorite teacher was the one I had for 9th grade English. It was her last year teaching before retiring, but she still had…