Monthly Archives: July 2012

If I had a nickel for every time I pulled a hamstring chasing after my 18-month-old through the bras at Victoria’s Secret (he’s clearly...

One of the most common concerns in adoption is the finances.  Although it needs discussion, it should never deter a family from adopting.  All...

In my last post, I wrote and you lovely readers responded about some things you can expect if the unthinkable happens and your baby...

I've discovered something about myself recently: I love trying new things and/or new ways of doing things. I'm not always a huge fan of change,...

How to make a kid car wash. I am a total sucker for backyard birthday parties. So when it was time to plan my daughter's...

Hey Everyone! If you have followed any of my past posts, I love to talk about great finds in the Valley and what we...

As I revealed here a few weeks ago, I am super-preggers with number 3! This being the case, I’ve been reflecting a lot lately...

I have been VERY leery of those Disney Princesses that I see Ev.Ery.Where. Don't get me wrong, I grew up enjoying their stories and...

My husband and I woke up one morning with no plans for the day.  We (correction, I) was giddy with the anticipation of doing...

Welcome to The Belly Diaries! We’re following pregnant mama Lindsey as she navigates pregnancy #2. If you’re just tuning in, be sure to catch Lindsey's 28...

Over the last several years, you may have seen various online articles from adoptive parents on "what not to say to adoptive parents."  Some...

I think that it's fairly safe to say that no mom at the start of their pregnancy says to themselves, "I just can't wait...

I'm finding that the way I grew up is becoming a way of life that is nearly extinct in the US.   No, I didn't...

It’s Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I’m featuring my favorite post of Joy's! You can read all her posts here. I think...

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

It’s Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I’m featuring my favorite post of Cate's. You can read all her posts here. I actually have a...

It’s Archives Week here at SMB, and this morning I’m featuring my favorite post of Abbi's. You can read all her posts here. Since joining the SMB...

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

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