In second grade, my son tested into a Center-Based Gifted program after a recommendation from his teacher. The program was offered by the county and transportation was provided, and it required a lot of shuffling and some sacrifices for our family, but he decided to give it a shot. Third grade at his… Continue reading »
Shopkick helps you earn gift cards while you shop. I tried Shopkick for one month and here’s how I did.
Once again, this blog has been sitting here neglected. But not forgotten. There are so many things I wanted to write about. But I never sat down to do it. It doesn’t take long to start feeling guilty for not writing. Not like I have a billion readers but I thought, how… Continue reading »
You may be familiar with this scenario: Everything is fine, the children are mostly getting along, playing and having fun, everyone is having a great day out. Then there is a subtle but distinct shift. Things start to deteriorate, typically starting with some heavy sighs, then a little whining, then… Continue reading »
UPDATE: Hi! Glad you found me! These cookies have been a big hit on Pinterest. Over the years I’ve improved this recipe and now they’re even better. Check out the new and improved milk making cookie recipe here. Since I’ve headed back to work and since I’m breastfeeding… Continue reading »
I feel like the first thing babies see is the back of their mother’s iPhone case. I take a lot of pictures of my kids with my phone. It’s always with me, it’s quick, it’s easy and takes less than a second to share it with all my friends on… Continue reading »
I’m a planner by nature. I don’t tend to actually follow through with the plans but I like to make them. I didn’t write a “birth plan” I just wanted to listen to my body, but you could say I had some ideas for postpartum. I imagined myself at home…. Continue reading »
Please note: This article contains affiliate links for some supplies to make the mobile. If you can’t buy local, please consider purchasing through my affiliate link. I’m working in a world theme into the nursery, and after realizing that I was lacking an Eastern influence I thought a paper crane… Continue reading »
As it becomes more and more obvious that my due date is somewhat imminent, I have been asked several times where I am going to deliver. It always takes me a moment to decide whether or not I am going to tell the truth, because it’s fodder for The Mommy… Continue reading »
I had a completely different piece in mind to mark my 30th week of pregnancy. But something else popped up and I’m going to have to address it. I helped someone today that said this to me “how come other people look cute pregnant and me… and you… just look… Continue reading »