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I have a sign that sits on my desk and it says "Hello Beautiful". I read it every morning and I hear the phrase in my head with a British accent. I'm a sucker for accents ... I can't...

Last year I decided that I wanted to start an advent calendar tradition since my kids were finally at the age where they were getting excited about Christmas time. I shopped and shopped (online mostly) and kept coming back...

Do you smell the smoke from the fireworks? Can you taste the food from the backyard barbecues? Can you hear the laughter of children splashing in the pools? That can only mean one thing, the 4th of July is upon us! As a...

Our laundry situation was fairly under control until we added a third baby to the mix.  I had help for about a week after my c-section, and after that I was completely on my own for most of the day....

It’s early in the morning, I’m in my favorite fleece zip-up onesie and my bedhead is epic. I feel excited because today isn’t a regular day...I’m at Nana’s house! I can hear her bustling and clanging in the kitchen...

We live on a mostly single income, that is when Davis isn't working part-time. Although my benefits are better than most jobs, my salary is comparable to a teacher's salary, to give you an idea. We have to budget...

Have you ever been at a local park or pool in the summer and seen young women caring for children — and occasionally speaking to each other in another language? Chances are they are au pairs, living with host...

When I picture my child's next birthday party, I imagine a charming banner hanging over the table with those perfect cupcake toppers placed so carefully in the cupcakes.  But here is my problem - I don't have a clue...

I am not an organized person. At all. When I see pictures of super tidy homes I think: "Ain't nobody got time for that!" I truly don't feel like I have time to keep a tidy house. I have three wild...

Being a working mom is not easy. In fact, it takes circus-worthy skills to effectively juggle motherhood and career. There’s all the stuff you can’t fit into your day (doctor appointments, errands, groceries, illnesses, house cleaning). The moments of panic...

Even though I am by no means an expert, gardening is something I truly enjoy. Naturally when I had kids I looked forward to sharing this love with them. The first spring after my son was born I was able...

  Party etiquette is a touchy subject, and there don't seem to be clear cut rules on what to expect from a party. As your kids hit preschool and beyond, party invitations start flowing, bringing with them a ton of...