As a parent, I have always considered the well-being of my children to be my first priority. The many different facets of that seem to be constantly changing as children grow and develop. Ultimately we just want to have well-adjusted kids that can be happy and resilient as they go out into the world. That […]
Breastfeeding Essentials List- What You Need For Nursing
I remember when I was pregnant with my first child. I assumed breastfeeding would come easily and naturally. If I had read the title “Breastfeeding Essentials”, I would have thought, “What?! You don’t need anything to breastfeed!” Well, after breastfeeding two babies, I can tell you that there sure are some products to make breastfeeding […]
Breville Barista Express Review
First, let me say I know coffee pretty well. In fact, I was a barista at Starbucks for several years. In addition to that, my husband is an Italian who naturally longs for the perfect espresso, macchiato, and cappuccino. He takes joy not in just consuming caffeine but also in the crema and flavor of […]
Preschool Placemat Craft With Paper and Fall Leaves
Well, it’s fall y’all. There are still hot days but see signs of fall coming all around and the leaves are already starting to drop! September 23 marked the first official day of fall this year. I always look forward to the crisp, cool air that feels so fresh and exhilarating after the stifling heat […]
Fall Bucket List: Embrace the Traditions of the Season
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. The season is filled with so many traditions from my childhood and so many fond memories since. As a child I looked forward to creatively carving pumpkins and the tradition of roasting the pumpkin seeds after. Now my children do too. As a teenager I loved […]
Limit Screen Time (Why and How)
In this ever increasing digital age, parents have a tough job navigating it all for the first time. I am often thankful that I didn’t grow up in the age of cell phones and tablets. Our kids have so much information available at their fingertips and in a way that is a huge blessing but […]
Flexispot Review- Best Ergonomic Office Chair
A while back I did a review of the Flexispot Standing Desk. You may remember its beautiful bamboo desktop and amazing adjustable height feature that allows the desk to go from sitting to standing height with the touch of a button. I absolutely love my home office desk so naturally, I jumped at the chance […]