Having friends that are moms is so key when you have kids, I would argue it is the most important part of being a mom in those early years! I’ve had two experiences: with my first I lived in a town right outside of Boston and didn’t have all the mommy classes or support groups […]
Category Archives: Family
A Few of My Favorites for Winter Locations
So, I’ve moved, yes! Oh wait, I moved from Boston to London, so similar climate, a different type of cold and no snow.. interesting.. Time to watch what mother’s do here in London and learn and adjust. Boston/Vermont winters in US are cold/freezing, sometimes unbearable for little kids, especially in sub zero temperatures. BUT you get […]
A Simple Thank You..
We are teaching our kids to say please and thank you but I find sometimes in a marriage the first thing that goes out the window is the thank you!! I’m going to start with a Try it. TRY IT: I think any partner should walk into the door, if the other partner is already home […]
Pregnancy Loss
January 3, 2017. This day changed my outlook on life. I didn’t do anything unusual to lead up to the events of this day. That thought alone haunts me. What could I have done differently to prevent January 3rd. The answers “nothing” or “it’s not your fault” really bother me. I was seven weeks pregnant. […]
Skincare Routines and Mamas
Hot!! I know! Really real photo of my face! #nofilter This topic of skincare for me is one that I need to work while at home with negative minutes as well as traveling on the road or in the air!! It’s all the same when you are a mom right! I’m highlighting all of my […]
Kids: Dance Parties
Days are long, years are short.. I think that’s how it goes.. Well the days are definitely long in my home and some days I’m so lazy! I basically have to distract them from 6am (yes that is when they get up) – 8/8:30am and then 5 – 9pm (when my oldest goes to bed). […]
Kids: TV Time
I have this constant battle with TV/Screen time as I’m sure most parents do. We are told it is bad and then sometimes studies say a certain amount is okay, all our mom friends have opposing viewpoints as well as kids of different age groups. It’s all a mess really and sometimes when your kids […]
Family: Unexpected Toys for my Kids
So for my first baby I bought every toy or whatever was being sold to me and expected that thing to be used for it’s desired purpose!! However after realizing with baby #1, that nothing goes according to plan and your child wants what they want.. I’ve learned the toys can really be anything and […]
Family: Grandparents and Discipline
All Grandparents, you are not the parent of your grandkids, thus you do not decide how the child should be disciplined or take it upon yourself to do what you did as a parent. This is up to the parents (your children), so respect that and ask the parents what is important to them in […]