As a new mom (again) myself, I thought I’d help all those Dads and grandparents and friends of other new moms with some good gift ideas. Women who just had a baby deserve some pretty nice presents. The key for any gift is the thought behind it. So make sure there is one! Some of […]
Help for kids suffering with eczema
Three of my kids, all my boys actually, deal with eczema to varying degrees. And now that winter is just about here the itchy, redness, and rash are all back. Apparently the cold, dry weather really aggravates their sensitive skin and makes my poor boys miserable at times.Along with a prescription cream from my pediatrician, […]
When a child dies, every mother weeps
Photo by Jennifer Hill/AP The school shooting in CT happened hundreds of miles away. I didn’t know anyone involved. And yet I find myself filled with sadness for the families of those who were killed. There are mothers just like me who dropped their children at the school door and kissed them goodbye for the last […]
Celebrating the holidays at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Let’s face it…the holidays are stressful. Life with four kids is stressful. Life in general is stressful. So when my friends at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island invited my family to visit and check out their resort I jumped at the chance. (Literally…I jumped.) The fact that we could go a few weeks before Christmas to […]
How long will my kids believe in Santa? #ww
How long do I have for them to still believe? How long will my kids stare in awe at Mr. and Mrs. Claus? How long will the magic of Christmas live in my home? I hope it never ends. This photo is from our trip to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. Their Santa Tea was so […]
Dreaming about retirement…
Someday, a long time from now, all my kids will be grown and living lives of their own. There will be no more parent-teacher conferences, ballet practices, or soccer Saturdays. No more diapers, strollers, or “Mom where’s my shoes”. It will just be my husband and I rocking in our rocking chairs…hopefully on a beach […]
Money-Proof your Marriage
Iframe support required to view this content.Marriage can be hard. And having money worries makes things harder. I have heard again and again that the thing couples argue most about is money (with sex and rearing the children close behind). So with this in mind, when my husband and I got married 6 1/2 years […]
On the road again: A pre-holiday trip to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
We have hit the road again! This time we are heading to The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. With their pirate visits, Santa Tea, and “shark’s tooth hunt”, I just know I will have tons to write about. I can’t wait! And neither can the kids! From the moment we stepped out of our car we felt […]
Complete Guide to the BEST Holiday Fun in Atlanta
There is so much going on next month in Atlanta! From parties to Santa sightings to holiday shows, there is some kind of family fun for everyone. Check out this fun list below for some of my top picks for Seasons Greetings in and around Atlanta: DATE SPECIFIC Pajama Parties at A Christmas Carol, Alliance […]
Quick and easy homemade gifts from Target Blogger Event
Photo by Jeff Roffman Photography A couple weeks ago, I made my way with three boys in tow to Imagine It! Children’s Museum for a Target blogger event designed to show us how to make busy holidays happy ones as well. It was a delightful afternoon with some fun Moms. The kids were able to […]
