Parenting Wisdom

Books are a fantastic way to teach your children about core values and morals. Reading to your children from a young age, as well as helping them learn to read recreationally, can reap lifelong rewards. Fortunately, there are many...

I can’t remember exactly when it happened, becoming “so busy.” A part of me feels like it’s always been this way, but I’m pretty sure it has not been. I love the feeling of the start of a new...

I just got to play "pretend" stay at home mom for a few weeks, and I loved it. Fours years ago when my son was born I didn't have the financial freedom to enjoy the stay-at-home mom life. We were...

I know, everyone has an opinion and everyone has advice. Especially when it comes to motherhood. We all either joke or fume about it when it happens, especially in the public arena. Who hasn't had a perfect stranger tell...

Do you have a childhood bucket list for your kids?  These are things to include in your child's bucket of childhood experiences before they move into adulthood. They are the experiences that will give your children the gifts of WONDER...

Sewing isn't just an old-school, out-of-date, granny pastime. It's more than just reattaching buttons to shirts (although that is so handy!). Sewing is a skill that benefits all. It can lead to many hobbies and it is therapeutic. You...

If you have perused our Birthday Party Guide, you may have come across this business, The PartyKroo. Maybe like me, you wondered what exactly it is they do. Well, the answer is they are pure MAGIC!...ok, that's not really...

Growing up, my family always traveled. And by family, I mean me, my mom, sister, brother, aunts, uncle, and cousins. We are a close family. I always said that when I had kids, we were growing to travel. And do fun...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Renee's Book Corner, but as always, all thoughts expressed are 100% my own. This past Tuesday, we kicked off an annual partnership with Renee's Book Corner and the San Diego Moms Blog sponsoring our San Diego...

It's common knowledge, I hope, that social media is causing extreme states of stress and anxiety. While everyone is talking about how this impacts kids and young adults, a large group that we aren't talking about is moms.    Between Pinterest, with...

Chances are when you were a kid you looked forward to summer break. As an adult it can be a challenge; you're relieved of the pressures of drop offs and pick ups, but you gain the responsibility of finding...

We all know one.  That friend-of-a-friend, or weird Uncle Josh, or your sister.  Well-enough-adjusted adults, successful careers, tons of fun at parties.  But something is awkward, you can’t put your finger on until it all clicks – Ohhhhh, they’re a middle child! It’s...