Monthly Archives: December 2013

It's a new year. A fresh start. A chance to set some new goals and be the person you meant to be last year!...

For many, New Year’s Day ignites motivation and determination for the fresh start to a New Year!   Resolutions are made and goals are set...

We've been talking a lot about real life community. Next week is your chance to be a part of it. We are heading to the...

I’ve never actually enjoyed New Years Eve. A few years ago, I finally admitted it! Then something amazing happened...I started to like it! Once I gave up...

Here's one last post from our Christmas Archives that was so cute we couldn't wait to share it again! 'Twas the Day After Christmas 'Twas the...

The first time I saw her sweet brown eyes she had just celebrated her first birthday. I showed restraint for a solid 3 minutes...

Something strange has happened to me each and every time that I've been pregnant. The first time, I thought I was just going crazy....

A local Arizona family used the age-old dilemma of trying to keep the joy of Santa alive in the hearts of doubtful children everywhere...

As an adoptive mom to children that do not look like me, I get inappropriate, awkward, and surprising comments from other people all the...

It was sometime after Halloween but before Thanksgiving.  That magical time of year when your young children have gotten a big taste of sugar...

It’s December, time for the annual Christmas Gift Balancing Act to begin! Every year it’s the same struggle. On one side there are my...

I grew up incredibly lucky, waking up to a mountain of green-and-red wrapped presents under our Christmas tree every December 25.  Creeping down the...

If you've ever had a toddler,  you'll love this.  Because if you've ever had a toddler, you'll know that they cry for any reason...

From the onslaught of Halloween candy all the way til New Year's, children seem to be on a stimulation and sugar overload. Before special...

Christmastime is the perfect time to give a special gift to your child's teacher. One of my favorite things to do during the holidays...

Note: The Snugg.com provided a free iPad case to the reviewer but any opinions expressed are purely that of the author.   The Snugg.com sent us...

I already have to tell endless "white lies' about the Jolly-Ol-Man-St.-Nick, telling my daughter that he fits his bowl-full-of-jelly-belly down our tiny Arizona fireplace...

First off let me say, this idea is awesome.  I was able to participate in my first meal exchange playdate last month and it...

I’m embarrassed to say that until quite recently my youngest still sucked her thumb...And she is almost 5 years old. All three of my kids...

My Dad is my hero.  Always has been and always will be. So would you believe me if I said he’s your hero too?  Well,...

I don't like lines. I don't like crowds. I don't like waiting in lines or pushing through crowds - especially with small, hungry, tired,...