Monthly Archives: June 2012

Well, mamas, we made it through June. Just two (three? four?!) more months of summer to go! Next week we have another great Archives Week...

As I shared in my last post, a huge part of my family and its story is about adoption. I have a wild passion...

I usually consider myself pretty up to speed when it comes to the laws regarding the safety of my kids.  I've regularly reviewed the...

Weddings are a $40 billion dollar a year industry. Americans spend about the same (40 billion) on recreation and entertainment each year.  We spend...

There is no greater desire of any parent than to make sure that our children are given every opportunity to remain healthy. We have...

My kids will argue about anything. I am sure those of you with multiple kids that are about the same age can relate. They...

Another SWEET deal coming your way from the folks at Starwood resorts. But first, how about a little eye candy? Want more?   Okay, now for the...

Now that I’m 22 weeks along, it’s probably time to go ahead and announce it on SMB: Yep, I’m pregnant! We’re so happy to...

Do you ever notice there are skinny coffee drinks galore and lots of variations of skinny alcoholic drinks, and you can make tons of skinny meals...

Who ♥'s Pinterest?! (I'm raising both hands high myself) There's something so wonderful about all of the endless ideas that are available at our fingertips.  Right?...

I recently had the chance to sit down with the owners and creators of Dependable Divas, Erika and Kerry. This mother and daughter team...

Maybe you've always talked with your spouse about adoption and think now may be the time? Maybe adoption looks like it might be the only...

I'm sitting here laughing as I write this because the truth is I'm horrible at cleaning. Seriously, my house is ALWAYS a mess (consider...

The City Moms Blog Network helps women around the country start online communities for moms in the cities where they live. Our sister sites are owned...

Practical ways to honor and celebrate the man in your life this Father's Day. Let's face it, the world makes a pretty big deal about...

Welcome to The Belly Diaries! We’re following pregnant mama Lindsey as she navigates pregnancy #2. If you’re just tuning in, you can read previous posts by...

If ever there was a time that I wanted to have something to look forward to, it would be now! The temperatures are rising...

Mirrors are interesting to me.  Necessary? Potentially.  Truthful? Not always (hello funhouse.) Consistent: No Way.  Sure, mirrors don’t exactly talk to us, but they...

I have never bought shoes with laces for any of my children. Velcro and slip-ons are just so much easier. Plus, with three small...

My childhood memories of summers in Scottsdale are simple and joyful. I remember wearing my swimsuit so long that it would turn from wet...

As a busy mom I find myself shopping and buying lots of groceries on a weekly basis (if not more), and having so many left-overs...

It's Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I'm featuring my favorite post of Sarah's. You can read all her posts here. When we...