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Holidays can be challenging for a food allergy family like ours, as many of our societal holidays and gatherings are structured around food! I'm sure if you think back to your childhood and choose a special day celebrated in your...

Is it spring yet? It's funny in how in October I'm so excited about my winter uniform of boots, leggings and an oversized shirt. And then comes March and I think if I have to slide those boots on...

Dear Mama Whose Partner Works Long Hours, From the moment you wake up in the morning to your little ones yelling "Mama! Get up!" to the moment you finish the bedtime routine with a special song and walk out of...

One of my favorite things as a child was helping my dad in an array of tasks. Whether it was cleaning the garage, organizing the tools, or building something - I was there. But the best task had to...

Help Me, PBS Kids, You're My Only Hope I'm not what you'd call a helicopter parent. I don't tend to hover or fuss generally. In fact, I joke that sometimes I'm more of a submarine parent. You may not know...

A few months ago I was sprucing up a random room in our house, probably the laundry room, and my husband laughed and said, "Babe, not every room in the house has to look like it belongs in a...

I've already mentioned my love for this season before, but do you know what's better than cooler temps, changing leaves, and pumpkin bread? Ok, ok NOTHING is better than pumpkin bread. But decorating for fall comes close. The colors...

I always swore I would never be one of those moms who let her kids play on her cell phone and, for the most part, I'm not. But sometimes, momma needs a few minutes of peace! Whether you use your...

Gardening is often thought of as an adult leisurely activity. But who says kids and toddlers alike can't enjoy the endless possibilities of such a relaxing past time? It is a great way to teach kids responsibility, patience, and...

Hi, my name is hot mess mom. I almost never do crafts with my kids, I hate cooking, and the crumbs in my car could feed half of a continent. My kids make messes every 14 seconds (this is...

Tired of feeling like Paul Bunyan every Autumn? Well, look no further. With my 4 flannel fixes, you’ll be singing #Fallelujah all the way to the apple orchard. 1. “Soccer Mom Savvy” Bloated from binging on chips last night? Who cares when you can...

It's not here yet, but it's coming...cold weather. What do we do with our kids when it's too cold to throw them in the backyard and let them entertain themselves for 3 hours digging for worms and roly pollies? Here...