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Million Moments to Celebrate with Fisher Price

Life is built on little moments; before long those little moments turn into big memories.  This year alone has already brought so many over the top moments for our family, emotions run high and my heart full.  With an over-sassed rock star, an … [Read more...]

Tips to Prepare Siblings for the New Baby

Top Pregnancy Essentials

With each day and an expanding girth it is becoming more apparent to Baby Girl that there is something inside mommy's belly. We've prepared her along the way with the excitement of her new little brother's arrival, saying the cutest things like … [Read more...]

Ways to Increase #Fertility

Fertility Health

If you are thinking about or trying to conceive, diet, health, sleep patterns, environmental conditions and stress can all be factors in reproductive health and conception success.  Most couples trying to conceive (TTC) are … [Read more...]

Back to School and Settling in

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My kids have been back to school for a week now and seem to be settling in just fine.  Hollywood was especially nervous about returning, although eagerly awaiting the start of his high school experience.  As old as he seems to be these days, his … [Read more...]

Year Round Picnic Ideas and Giveaway

Picnic Ideas

Picnics are a favourite bonding activity for us, whether it's the whole family or a romantic picnic for Hubs and I.  Food and location create the mood for the picnic; the company and details are what make it memorable.  Picnics do not need to be … [Read more...]

Daily Life of a Blended Family – Tips to Succeed

Making Blended Family Daily Life Easier

The daily life of a blended family can be challenging at times.  In the beginning it may or may not be sunshine and rainbows but rest assured there will be moments that will test the boundaries of your love, of your bonds and your patience. … [Read more...]

Time to Prep for Back to School

Back to School Checklist

Summer is almost half over already; can you believe it?  Although we style have a bit of time to enjoy reconnecting with our kids over the summer break, it's quickly becoming time to start preparing for sending your kids back to school.  Getting … [Read more...]

Preparing for Summer Camp

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  Growing up I have fond memories of my days at summer camp.  I learned so many new things and met many new friends from different walks of life.  This summer my two girls, Miss Priss and Squeakers, are excited to attend their first summer … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Maintain Kids Math Skills this Summer

Summer Homework

Summer break is the perfect time for kids to let loose and enjoy their free time for a couple months before moving onto a higher grade level.  With all the demands the rest of the year brings, school work, sporting activities and the like, kids … [Read more...]

Potty Training is NOT for the Weak

Potty Training 101

This is THE potty, purchased before we moved from our old house to the new one.  If I were to think about it from a toddler perspective, I would think it looks pretty neat with cushioned seat and handles to hang on....handles?  I will assume those … [Read more...]

Happy Halloween from my 4 Ghouls

Not so happy Halloween

I would've wished all of you a Happy Halloween yesterday if it wasn't for total chaos in this household.  I have better pictures than this but none with Baby Girl and not one that I just have to laugh at.  Can we say miserable?! No she wasn't … [Read more...]

Report Card Rewards: A Parents Change of Plans

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Before I had children, I had a grand plan.  Yes, notice I said before I had them, now I just have to do what comes natural and quit over-thinking everything.  My plan included but was not limited to the idea that I would not reward my children for … [Read more...]

Traveling Solo: Will the Kids Survive?

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I started prepping early last week for my upcoming trip.  I’m leaving for a 6 day trip to New York this upcoming week and it generally takes a week to get myself prepared to leave and get the kids lined up with all their needs met.  I don’t … [Read more...]

Normal After 9/11

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Many of you may have read my post from back in May entitled Parenting Through Terrorism.  I wrote that post on the cuff of learning that Seal Team Six had managed to take out Osama Bin Laden.  I was torn between celebrating with my ex-military … [Read more...]

Baby and You – Join Us on Facebook

Baby and You Facebook Fan Page

Baby Girl is already 15 months; I cannot believe how fast time has gone by.  Technically she is considered a toddler now but I still consider her my baby.  In the first months after she was born there were challenges, as expected.  Being a mom who … [Read more...]