One fall day, in 2009, my phone rang. “Are you sitting down?” the caller asked.
I was told my one-year-old daughter was allergic to wheat, dairy, soy, petroleum based dyes (red 40), and acutely allergic to eggs and nuts. She...
Getting out the door to go anywhere with small kids involves a plethora of items. I’m at the stage with 2 very young children where it takes a whole car load of items to have a successful morning outing....
I love finding crafts on Pinterest to make with my kids, do it yourself (DIY) projects, unique gift ideas, inspiration for parties, and even recipes.
Getting kids to eat healthy food can be a struggle. My youngest turns his nose up at almost any variety of vegetable. He’ll eat an occasional piece of fruit, but that’s where he puts his foot down. Many of...
If Motherhood was a university, and cooking for the family were a required course (let's call it Meal Planning 101), I'd most definitely be on academic probation. Yes, I'm giving myself a D in feeding my family.
But Vicky, didn't...
Repeat after me: "I Mommy... promise to being more organized in 2014. I will stop spending too money much on groceries and will stop stressing due to last minute meal-time decisions."
Seriously... this is the year. I'm certain that I...
Rewind three years ago when my first born was still slurping up spoonfuls of mush. He was a big eater, at least two jars, maybe more, per meal. I could feed him pretty much anything; sweet potato, squash, sweet...
Our first Moms' Night Out at Penelope T Boutique in Jacksonville Beach was amazing! Every mom was greeted at the front door with raffle tickets and a fabulous Local Loyalties swag bag filled with tons of goodies. We had...
This is NOT a paid advertisement - I really, really love Publix!
It's not because of the fabulous customer service...
I never wait at checkout. When you've got four kids that have just endured an hour of grocery shopping, this is...
Whether you’re just getting into running or are training for your first big race one of the first questions I always hear is what should I eat/drink before, during and after my run? In fact, somebody just asked a...
Smartphones have changed everything; fitness included. Fitness apps allow everyone to have a personal trainer for less than $5. Lifechanging nutritional information and tips are available with a simple download. Yes, it’s true I have always had of a...
I don't know about you, but my kids are at a stage where they constantly fight, don't listen, and everything is drama drama drama. I have to keep my four and six year old separated as much as possible so...