Angela D. describes a scenario familiar to many parents with more than one child: “They fight terribly. . . . They will play happily together for 10 minutes and then start fighting. It causes the whole family to start shouting at each other.” Sound familiar? When siblings fight, everyone in the family is affected. When […]
Image Source: Flickr user April and RandyFirst-time mamas, beware: swank kiddie boutiques and flashy advertising may beg you to buy only the best of everything for your babe, but the truth is you don’t need it. There are some items that aren’t worth dipping into the college fund for — think rhinestone pacifiers that end […]
Image Source: Blair VillanuevaThis mom proves that you don’t have to go out and buy your little one the latest addition of every toy in order for them to have the coolest play area on the block! Rodessa Villanueva-Reyes, a mother from the Philippines, gave her Facebook followers DIYenvy when she posted before-and-after pictures of […]
For first-time moms, making your own baby food seems like a daunting task. The chopping, steaming, cooking, and blending are enough to scare off anyone. But the truth is, baby food doesn’t have to require a lot of equipment or work. In fact, all you really need are a few ingredients and a food processor […]
Image Sources: The Chic Site, Well Plated and Pinch of YumEverybody wants their family to be healthy, but when it comes to eating, people of all ages struggle with making smart choices. Our best advice for making your family a bit healthier is to start small and make minor changes that the whole gang can […]
Nearly every parent of a school-age child wonders if they are getting their kids to bed at the right time. Too early, and the little ones goof around and never fall asleep. But too late, and no matter how quickly they drift off, they’re still exhausted the next day. The administrators at Wilson Elementary School […]
When people hear you’re going into labor (and by people I mean friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.), everyone will be dying to meet the brand-new baby. Forget how exhausted you are or if you’re recovering from any kind of birth trauma: it’s all about the baby. You? No one cares. Sure, maybe a handful of […]
Yellow Cake Batter Cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 egg yolks 1 egg 1 (15 1/4-ounce) box yellow cake mix, like Betty Crocker 1/4 cup sprinkles DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line 2 cookie sheets with Silpats or pieces of parchment paper. In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, beat […]
Mornings always seem to be hectic, whether you are trying to make it to work or school on time — but that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the most important meal of the day. These microwaveable mug breakfasts make it easy to dine on the go. They only take a matter of […]
Your mom may have a 10 pound memory book filled with your #babyshoes or pieces of your #firsthaircut, but you already maxed out 20 gigs of cloud with photos of your baby. So while you’re sharing, snapping, instagramming or tumblring every precious baby moment, don’t forget these 12 not-to-be-missed pics to commemorate your baby’s first year […]