8 ways to show your kids love daily

It’s almost February which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I love that Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to shower those around us with love. Obviously we shouldn’t need an excuse and we should be showing love to others everyday. But let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder… Continue reading 8 ways to show your kids love daily

keeping kids safe online: my story

As parents we worry about bumps and bruises. We fret over what we’re teaching our children and what we’re not teaching them. Oftentimes we obsess over every tangible concern. So, what happens when we feel like we take every possible precaution and our children are still attacked? Not physically, per se, but over our Wi-Fi… Continue reading keeping kids safe online: my story

traveling without kids: tips for making it possible

As I’ve mentioned a time or two (or twelve), my husband and I are going on a cruise at the end of this month. I am currently neck-deep in last-minute preparations before we leave. Any parent will tell you that preparing to go on a trip is a lot of work and this one is… Continue reading traveling without kids: tips for making it possible

fill your cup when you run on empty

Here we are a week into the new year and I have one New Years resolution that I’m trying desperately to stick to–to take better care of myself. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what fills my cup. How can I recharge? How can I simplify and prioritize? Here are some of my thoughts… Continue reading fill your cup when you run on empty

motherhood–what I wish someone had told me

There are so many things that people will tell you when you get pregnant. Things about getting enough rest–both you and your children. All about the proper techniques for this or that. More breastfeeding tips then you could imagine. Lots of advice about car seat safety too. And of course, there’s the pros of baby… Continue reading motherhood–what I wish someone had told me