All posts about family life
With baby girl turning one a couple weeks ago I’ve been reflecting on her first year of life. Not only that but on my nearly 11 years as a parent so far. With six children there are some things that I feel I’ve “mastered” pretty well. Well, as well as you can master them I… Continue reading tips on how to manage stress as a parent
I love where we live. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains we are surrounded by miles and miles of hiking trails. Our family enjoys exploring new trails together and over the past year spending time outdoors has become even more important. Some people are surprised to find that we regularly hike with… Continue reading the best family hikes with Good Thins at Raley’s
It’s hard to believe that our last bundle of joy is turning a year old tomorrow. The past year has flown by so quickly since our little pandemic baby joined our family. She is such a sweet soul and is generally very happy and easy-going. But if you had told me even a couple months… Continue reading how to get your baby to sleep through the night
Earth Day is next week, are you doing anything? I still remember the year that my parents bought an orange tree to plant in the backyard. We enjoyed fresh orange juice from the tree for years to come. I think that Earth Day is a great chance to talk to our kids about the earth.… Continue reading movies and books for Earth Day
Growing up in Southern California only 30 minutes away from The Happiest Place on Earth means that I went a lot. I went with family, with friends, and even with a young girl that I babysat for awhile. Then when I got older and had a family of my own Mike and I were able… Continue reading doing Disney with a toddler the right way
