Melanie
Melanie is the executive chef, maid and dispute resolution expert at Casa de Hughes. She and her husband have a daughter in elementary school and a son in high school. Trying to find things that appeal to both children, despite the 7 year age gap, keeps her on her toes! She enjoys "tweaking" recipes to make them a bit healthier, reading historical fiction novels, and writing short stories. She also enjoys running, though she isn’t very speedy. She is currently training for her first full marathon this October in Portland, Oregon. If she survives, she will likely write a blog about it! ;) She is also passionate about conservation, politics and social issues. In her free time she likes to hang out with her friend, and fellow SDMB blogger, Felicia. Not only are their daughters the best of friends, Melanie and Felicia share a common love for crafts, tea and couponing.
First-Time Mothers do not Want To Hear These 10 Things
First-time mothers tend to receive a lot of judgmental comments and unsolicited advice about raising a child, especially from other mothers. Sometimes the comments and advice turn out to be useful, but other times...
Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Survive and Celebrate!
Co-parenting is tough, but even more so during the holidays. Both parents want to have the kids on the “big” holidays, which means that someone ends up feeling short-changed. Who gets the kids for...
Cold and Flu Season is HERE! Are you Ready to Battle the Bugs?
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It’s that time of year again! Cold & Flu Season is Upon Us!
Everyone around you is sneezing and coughing, and eventually your little one catches...
Healthy Meals for Busy Moms: Avoiding the Fast Food Rut
It’s 5:30pm and you just picked up your kid from daycare. You know that by the time you get home and even begin to think about a healthy dinner it will be 6pm. That’s when...
My Mid-Life Epiphany: The Tale of an Aspiring Marathoner
As I rounded the turn into mid-life I realized I was mortal. It just hit me one day. I was going to die. Not soon (at least I hoped not), but some day. This...
Ready, Set, Pokémon Go! – A Primer for the Uninitiated
Something is wrong.
Your child suddenly wants to go outside and take walks. He/she is unexplainably enamored with public places and being around other people who are playing on their phones. He/she may also...
Camp Fun For the Kids- Mommy Camp 2016!
It’s been a year since I made the decision to leave my stressful job to be a stay at home mom. The timing was perfect- it was right before Summer, and by staying home...
A Spirited Child’s Kryptonite: The “Stufty” Time Out
I have a spirited child.
That’s not to say that she is “bad” or misbehaves a lot, but rather she doesn’t always respond to my attempts to correct her behavior. Quite simply, she has...
Sometimes I Feel Guilty For Being A Stay At Home Mom
Sometimes I feel guilty for being a stay at home mom.
My kids are not infants, and I've always worked in fast-paced and high-stress positions. The "lull" during the day when the kids are...
5 Ways to Mango: 2 dinners, 1 Salad, and 2 Cocktails!
I love Spring.
The flowers are blooming, the garden is overflowing with vegetables and the bees are busy making honey. But Spring also means that my favorite fruit is finally back in the produce...
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Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)
We’ve gathered the Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)!
From heartwarming, feel-good movies to hilarious new adventures, there are big promises of...
