Baby Products I Couldn’t Live Without

Having three kids, every time I venture into Babies-R-Us, I feel like I’m in Santa’s workshop. I could wander around for hours… if I didn’t actually have three kids. There are so many new products out today that didn’t even exist when I had my first child, who is only 3 ½! There are far…

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Why We Love Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids may seem like a crazy idea; but, we all know I love crazy! Beyond the stress of planning our first trip, there is so much to gain from traveling with kids. I adore traveling with my kids – all three of them! Adulting can really warp your view of the world around…

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Cooking with Kids

Cooking with your kids can be an absolute blast! But you must always prepare yourself for the mess. Just own it. You will be much less stressed out if you accept the probability of a disaster zone. And once you’ve done it a couple of times, you will learn how to stealthily maneuver your children…

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How I Clean the House in Only 15 Minutes

Attention: this is not a myth! It can be done! You can clean your house in fifteen minutes, leaving plenty of time for the next ensuing mess. I always treat house cleaning like cooking. It’s all about the prep. This is also what allows me to get out of the house on time with three…

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Kitchen Appliances That I Love

Being a mom has made me learn to love my kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of our home. We spend hours every day in the kitchen or around the kitchen table. So, I have worked over the last few years to make it perfect. Kitchen tools excite me, so I research all I can,…

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Keeping the Kids Occupied

I am the first to admit that even at the best of times keeping the kids occupied is difficult. They always want 100% and most of the time I can only handle 50%. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to give my kids all my energy all the time – but I simply haven’t…

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Should You Use A Pacifier On Your Baby?

Ah, the pacifier debate! On one side, we have parents that swear by it, protesting that their baby and their lives would be in utter chaos if it weren’t for this magic little soothing instrument. On the other side however, we have parents raging war at the pacifier – stating that it’s the cause of…

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When Should You Start Toilet Training Your Kids?

One of the most intimidating tasks for new parents to tackle is helping children use the potty. This isn’t the most glamorous part of parenting, but it is certainly essential. However it doesn’t have to be overly stressful either. It can be an exciting experience for both you and your child, and by staying relaxed,…

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