Parenting is one of the biggest challenges we face, and I struggle with the balance of being a loving, nurturing, understanding Mom, and putting my foot down without losing my shit. So I’ve been reading a lot of parenting books, and there is so much overlap in concepts but I need the constant reminder … More Siblings Without Rivalry Overview
If you haven’t heard (me neither), arm-knitting is all the rage these days! Who needs knitting needles when you’ve got…your arms! I don’t know who comes up with this stuff, but whoever first invented knitting must have been a visual-spatial genius. Arm-knitting is basically the same technique but just using your arm, wrists, and hands. … More Arm-Knit Scarf Class at Michael’s in Timonium
Whether you like it or not, I don’t think the issue of violence in this country will evolve until we start working with the mindset that we should be taking care of each other and looking out for ppl other than just ourselves or our families. By this, I mean…making education, healthcare (mental health included), … More Thoughts After Las Vegas Massacre
For my birthday, I chose a simple, fun, family activity because frankly, who wants to drag miserable kids around doing what interests you (like visiting castles for instance) and being disappointed because no one could have any fun? So we drove out to Inverness, picked up some pre-made sandwiches (which we can’t seem to find … More Whin Park, Inverness- Fun Family Day
Last week, we kicked off the summer with our first trip. To the beach, naturally! We really wanted Cosmo to get a chance to go to a dog-friendly beach, after visiting Tybee Island. I first found out about Topsail Island several weeks ago while talking to fellow dog owners. Topsail (pronounced like Top-sel), was described … More Topsail Island, NC Laid Back Dog Beach Vacation with Kids
During our 2015 Spring Break, we stayed at Hilton Head and drove into Savannah for the first time. It was a decidely hot day in the city (mid-80’s) with little kids in tow (3 & 5). So we focused on kid friendly attractions and visited the Savannah Children’s Museum and the Georgia State Railroad Museum. Both … More Savannah Day Trip with Kids
It all started with some backlash upon letting my toddler son dress as a princess for Halloween… … More Halloween, Acceptance, & Gender Norms
