If you’re a mom (or a dad or a nanny or a babysitter or a grandparent or any other sort of caregiver), you’re probably familiar with this sentence: “I’m hungry.” Maybe in your experience it’s not usually stated with the brevity that appears here. Probably it’s infused with some whine, some urgency, and/or some demand. […]
There’s no better way to spend a chilly winter afternoon then reading. And since Valentine’s Day is coming up, why not choose a holiday themed book (or three) to read with your kiddos?! Best thing? You don’t need to spend a dime since many of these books are available at your local branch of the Nashville […]
We all know the benefits of reading with your kiddos, but here’s one more article to convince you of that fact. 🙂 I know my son could read the same book seventeen times in a row without blinking… but me? I like a little variety, thankyouverymuch. And at least with him (your mileage may vary!), […]
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Now you do! 🙂 Given the nature of the month, this probably isn’t a holiday to celebrate with a cake (though dentist birthday cakes are apparently a thing) but here are some ways you can focus on your child’s dental health this month. Check on […]
Car seats. Ugh. A necessity, but pretty much one of the parenting controversies of the century, right? I avoid posting ANY pictures online of my son in his car seat because I don’t want the car seat mama police squad to chirp in telling me what I may have done wrong. (Even though I know […]
Alright – let me preface this with a little tiny disclaimer. I know there can be some disagreement as to whether teacher gifts should be a thing (they’re already getting paid to be here!) but that being said… there are certain times of the year that we like to honor, celebrate, and spread good cheer […]
I am a certified book-a-holic. In my opinion, when the weather turns cold, it is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Just add a hot beverage and a cozy blanket, and you are set! Choosing the book is always the hard part for me . . . but once I’ve started on a […]
Hey guys! Did you know that it’s fall? Even though it only recently began to feel like fall outside (seriously Nashville… about time you got with the calendar!! 87 degree days in October?!), I’ve been busting out the pumpkin in my kitchen for months! If you want to join in on the action, check out some […]
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde Self care is an important part of taking care of you — the mama, the one who takes care of everyone else. Things like massages, pedicures, and extravagant vacations may “seem” like the best way […]
We are fortunate to have so many people in this day and age on the healthy eating bandwagon. There’s a lot of online support for “clean eating” and recommendations for the best organic, grass-fed, non-GMO, pasture-raised, local meat, dairy, and produce. But, man! Have you tried to grocery shop that way?? Talk about sticker shock! […]
