To Have or Have Not—A Second Baby...
By: Tara Weng I remember well the day of my baby shower for my first-born. I was feeling humongous and overwhelmed but excited for the cool baby stuff and well wishes given by family and friends. For some reason when...
Sleep, glorious sleep!
It’s amazing what two consecutive nights of uninterrupted sleep can do. I have been through years of sleep deprivation. After two nights of blissful, uninterrupted slumber, I feel totally discombobulated. I am...
Big Apple chalkboard decal
You know what they say about an apple a day… Leave a note, make a list or draw a picture on this stylish chalkboard decal that looks great in any room. Removable and reusable without damaging...
That Wretched Cat
Several years ago, I served as midwife to a young black cat that gave birth to six kittens in the bottom of my bathroom closet. She was a stray who had adopted us; and at some point in time, found herself in the...
Thermos FUNtainer Food Jar
Thermos® vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention, hot or cold. Keeps contents hot for five hours and cold for seven hours. Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior. Extra wide mouth...
Glorious Food
I hate making dinner. My husband is hurt every time I say that, but he takes it personally. I have to explain it’s not that I hate making dinner for him. I just hate it in general. I’m sure some of you can relate to...
Life as we know it comes to a complete...
So I’ve had a bit of back luck health wise for the last little while. She starts pre-school.. and I get strep/tonsillitis… twice. Did I mention they were both within like 7 weeks of each other? Ya, nice. Then what...
The Real Babysitting 101 Course
Like many 12 year olds, my daughter recently completed her “Babysitting Course”, which in theory will enable her to venture forth into the world of watching other people’s children with insight, knowledge, and...
Sleep deprived or insane
My request was straight forward and simple. All I wanted was one night where I could sleep longer than 2 hours. Was this an unreasonable request? Apparently so. The moment you cast your eyes on that positive...
I can’t take my kids where?!
Don’t tell me that I can’t take my kids to a restaurant. But please keep this in mind: I don’t really want to take my kids to a restaurant. I love restaurants. I love being able to choose my meal from a menu...
Have you taken your newborn to the park...
When you’re a new mom it’s easy to get cabin fever and spend time wondering what to do that doesn’t involve a mop or washing machine to fill your days. Your local park is not just for toddlers and kids. You and...
Tales from the toilet roll
Why is it that children are born with their brains already wired to learn so much, yet they really know nothing about the bathroom? I don’t know about other people but in my house of plenty the bathroom has become a...
