Taking in a Tragedy
I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. 15 years ago, I sat at home, my school closed, trying not to…
On Getting Baby Comfortable with Others…
2nd time mommy to 7 month old girl says: Always let other people hold the baby so he/she is comfortable…
Losing It: The Lighter side of Postpartum Weight Loss
I’ve known it was coming for a while. I’ve been waiting for it for weeks, but a few days ago,…
Kids’ Spring Lamb Handprint Craft
I love doing handprint crafts my kids, especially for the holidays. It’s a great way to decorate our house for…
UPDATE: It’s a Wrap!
Doodle will be 1 in three weeks (I’d rather not talk about it…) and to most everyone’s surprise, including mine,…
UPDATE: Waste Free Wednesday
Honeybun’s school has a “Waste Free Wednesday” program in which students get rewarded with a pin for any Wednesday they…
UPDATE: Beach Babies
When I wrote the original Beach Babies post, we’d not yet taken Doodle to play in the sand and splash…
Bonding at the Breast
There are many ways to bond with a new baby and help that baby build secure attachments. Some parents feel…
An Easter Craft a Day: #2
Yesterday Sugarplum made coffee filter butterflies. This craft is so easy, it’s ridiculous! Supplies needed: Coffee filter, watercolors, pipecleaner, clothespin.…
My Messy Beautiful Homebirth
I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I welcomed my sweet little man into our world. Almost one…