The End Of An Era

By: Abby Keane Okay, I’m breaking one of my rules and talking about boobs … sorry guys!  Guess those lines-not-to-be-crossed I talked about in my last entry are more fluid than I thought… Last week marked the end of an era in my house – it was the end of breastfeeding my youngest son.  This … More The End Of An Era

“Thank You” Notes

By: Sheila Gaudet I’m writing this in the lingering “leftover hangover” of the holidays, thinking that I should be at the store making a few exchanges and cleaning up some Christmas mess.  Honestly though, my kids are off visiting their fathers and my house is quiet so I’m drinking coffee in my pajamas instead.  We … More “Thank You” Notes

Do You Wrap?

By: Jessica DiRamio It’s a debate that I’ve seen get pretty heated amongst the Mom crowd.  I’ve seen Moms reduced to tears over the idea of doing it or not doing it.  I myself don’t do it. What is “IT,” you ask?  Wrapping Santa presents, of course! There are two clearly defined camps on this … More Do You Wrap?

Great Expectations

By: Sheila Gaudet After spending the weekend of family togetherness putting up Christmas decorations, I’m free to admit that there were moments…ok…hours…where I wondered if anyone would notice if I didn’t do it.  I have two school aged boys and a husband who all are part of the process, but I often feel like it’s … More Great Expectations

Reward System

By: Kristen Clifford Back in August, my husband and I decided to try a new reward system with Grace, because the sticker chart just wasn’t working anymore. Grace was 2 at the time but, about to turn 3, and was hitting those terrible threes early and hard! I made what we refer to as a … More Reward System

Two Family Gift Exchanges Ideas That Cost $5 or Less Per Person

By: Martianne Stanger The holiday season is upon us, and although it might bring joy to our hearts, it can also bring woe to our wallets.  That is, unless you have experienced the Evolution of Free Christmas as my extended family has. Yes, my siblings and I have chosen not to temper our eagerness to … More Two Family Gift Exchanges Ideas That Cost $5 or Less Per Person

Newborn Essentials

By: Tanya Pimental I am less than two weeks from my due date with baby number three.  It’s such a different experience when you are not a first time parent.  You’ve learned what you need and don’t need.  I consider myself to be a baby minimalist.  There isn’t much I’d say you absolutely have to … More Newborn Essentials