We’ve all heard of “bucket” lists. Now, it seems like there are “parenting” bucket lists out there. Not sure if I like the use of the word “bucket” in this context but it’s basically a list of things to teach your child or things to do with your kids before they grow up. There seems… Read More The “Making Memories” List
When I was a kid my dad would always bring me and my 3 siblings to outdoor concerts. No, not kid-focused concerts and not even “cool” concerts – his genre was always bluegrass (a genre I have come to love because of my dad’s influence). We would go camping at Strawberry Park (in CT) every… Read More Carrying On a Family Tradition
We are typical parents of the new millennium – overscheduled, overbusy and constantly on the move. With the exception of the first few weeks of my kids’ lives, practically every weekend has been pre-scheduled with some activity – meetings, ballet classes, birthday parties, playdates, errands. Before kids, I would feel guilty if my weekends weren’t… Read More ‘Tis A Gift to Be Simple
There are only two weeks until my daughters first birthday. Every time I think about it I get a little misty eyed. Sure, I’m excited to see her eat her first piece of cake stuff her face with cake and celebrate her first year of life with loved ones. But I find myself being really sentimental… Read More The Last First
I think I’m pretty lucky. I lived in the same house for my whole life until getting my first apartment after college. Even then, my parents remained and I was able to visit any time I wanted. That big, brown house on the end of Jade Tree Lane, full of trees and memories, was such a staple in my life.… Read More Saying Goodbye to my Childhood Home
Like fellow blogger Gena recently wrote in her post, I am a type A person, and by extension, a type A parent. I try…really hard, actually…to just go with the flow, but it’s not something that comes naturally to me. I like things planned, organized, and done ahead of time. Dinner is always at 6:30, baths… Read More Breaking the Routine
Our fabulous blogger Sarah wrote a great post about preserving your memories painlessly through the use of online photo books (which, I might add, I am a HUGE fan of)! Have you also ever found yourself thinking, “Oh that was so funny! I wish I wrote it down!” when referring to something your child did… Read More Create it Saturday: Memory Jar
I loooove jewelry and I looooove my two little girls so to create something that combines them both is like hitting the jackpot! While on one of my Pinterest “expeditions” I came across this awesome idea and just tweaked it a little bit (to include both of my childrens’ thumbprints. You only need a few… Read More Create it Saturday: Keepsake Bling
How is it having a baby changes so much in your life? Since my little man was born I have had this weird feeling of “what if something goes wrong and I die” A FEAR of leaving him alone! Okay I know he wouldn’t technically be alone but the fear is real nonetheless. It seems… Read More Becoming a mom has made me think about my own mortality.
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