[ad_1] All summer long, kids have been unrestricted by the structure of a school day. This frequently translates into a more lax sleeping and eating schedule. A healthy and filling breakfast is a must when they have a full day of school ahead. So now that the bells are ringing and it’s time to get […]

[ad_1] Everyone remembers when they had the birds and the bees talk with their parents (if they had it at all!), and it’s always kind of weird and awkward. Sex can be an uncomfortable subject, but one mom wanted to change that and all the stigmatized, sexist rhetoric that comes with having sex. She wanted […]

[ad_1] If you fall for pumpkin the way I do, you will want to give this Maple Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe a try.  Pumpkin, cream cheese, spices, and maple syrup combine to create a delicious creamy dip that is a great base for cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, or even fresh fruit. Your fall parties […]

[ad_1] When my youngest children were in preschool, within a minute of entering our house they would immediately “shed.” Socks, shirts, pants, even hair ties from braids would be dropped unceremoniously on the floor right in front of the door as they toddled off to play. Nowadays they’re tweens and, minus socks, the clothes (mostly) […]

[ad_1] To store sweaters properly in your closet, it’s essential to balance organization and garment care. Sweaters, especially those made from delicate materials like wool or cashmere, can lose their shape if hung on traditional hangers. Instead, it’s best to fold them neatly and place them on shelves or in bins to prevent stretching. Using […]

[ad_1] Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Shouting his name three times may conjure the Ghost with the Most, but it’s not exactly the best way to find the 1988 Tim Burton movie when you’re ready to watch. If your previous viewing was on an ancient VHS (that was recorded off of the TV at some point), it’s […]

[ad_1] I went to a Chinese American elementary school for awhile when I lived in San Francisco. It was a long time ago but I still have a deep appreciation for the culture and I still remember how much fun it was to take trips to China Town with my mom. Mooncakes are one of […]

[ad_1] My daughter Indy was born at 34 weeks, and after a traumatic birth, she was admitted to the NICU. I immediately went into hyper-vigilance mode, gathering all of the information, following every direction, and taking whatever steps were needed to help her get healthy. After she was released from the hospital and I was […]

[ad_1] I have a friend who works from home. She holes up in her office upstairs while her kids roam around on the main level being watched by a nanny or a grandparent. Despite having help during the day, she still hears every cry. Every whine. Every argument between her kids. She helps with lunch. […]

[ad_1] Not sure how we all missed it, but we apparently entered some time-space-continuum wormhole this year whereby each month flies by faster than the one before it. And now here we are, with a week until summer officially ends. Of course, no one’s mad about the arrival of fall (bring on the cozy books […]