Why is it that grown adults still expect Christmas Eve pajamas from mom, even though they have long outgrown the necessity of new pajamas every year? How come you get looks of disbelief and horror if you don't have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? What makes…
Once upon a time there was a loving mom who geniusly explained Santa Claus to her children when they started to question the probability of his existence. You see, once she recognized that they were old enough to start realizing that Santa Claus isn't real…
Mmmm....food! Who doesn't love eating a delicious meal? Food provides some of the best pleasures of life. That's why I love this meme from @gaugegirltraining: Eating out as a family can provide a perfect time to bond as a family. Kids can love eating…
I love my spoon collection from my travels. The only other person I know who collected spoons would now be over 100 years...so I know it isn't the "cool" thing to do. But, I don't care because my spoons represent something far more than cheap…
I'm in love with my little girl's nursery. It holds so much meaning for me for several different reasons, and I hope it will hold a lot of meaning to my girl once she gets a little older. The teddybear/Anne of Green Gables nursery was…
We all know that going on dates as a couple is so important to maintaining romance and fun in a relationship. But, between baby-sitters and the cost of dinner and entertainment, finding cheap, fun dates can be difficult. We asked several people what their favorite…
When we were growing up, my mom would always let us pick a theme for our birthday cakes. It was always really fun, but looking back, it also had great benefits for us, too. It helped us use our creativity and we enjoyed making something…
I always thought it was strange that moms complained they didn't even have time to take a shower. Surely they can find 10 minutes in their day to take a shower! Well, when I had my first baby it all became clear. Balancing everything that…
Family playtime is perhaps one of the most important things that a family can do. How great it is that playtime is also fun?! Here are 10 ideas for family games and activities that are free or have minimal to no materials. Kick the Can This childhood…
When I was little, my mom used to make chocolate leaves. It made the cakes and desserts so special. Recently, I realized that you can make a lot more out of chocolate than simply a leaf. Why not actually color with chocolate?! I am so…