Variety is the spice of life, or so they say. In my life, variety is the spice of life in my kitchen only. Cooking new recipes is my favorite! The rest of the time? I love structure, routines, and predictability. (Do not throw me a surprise party, please and thank you.) Before baby, a sample […]
There are SO many approaches to introducing baby food to your little ones that it can be a little overwhelming. Purees. Mesh Feeders. Baby Led Weaning. The options are endless, and sometimes it feels like if you choose the W. R. O. N. G. option your baby will hate solid food, be a a picky eater, […]
Eventually it’s going to happen. Mama, you’re going to need/want to get out of the house—sans bebe. Whether you have an adults only function, a hot date, a business engagement, or a pressing trip to Target, you’ll have to leave your most precious little one with a babysitter. Inevitably, this will bring up a myriad […]
In the ten months or so that I’ve been a mama, I’ve had lots of conversations about babies and kids with friends, family, and strangers alike. When people learn I’m a librarian, inevitably the conversation turns to reading. “Oh, you must read to your son all the time, right?” Guilty! (But not as often as […]
I don’t know about you, but in the morning when I wake up? I’m hungry! My husband is fine with a bowl of cereal and a cup (or three) of coffee. But me? If that’s all I eat, I’m famished an hour later. We haven’t introduced a “breakfast” meal for our little man yet, but that’s […]
I love reading. Growing up, I read anything I could get my hands on—even the back of the cereal box, if nothing else was available. That trend has continued into my adult life too. But since becoming a mom, finding time to read has been more of a challenge. I suspect it’s the same for […]
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 […]
Dear New Mama, You just read the 2016 AAP safe sleep guidelines that encourage parents to roomshare with baby for “ideally” one year. Understandably, this causes conflicted thoughts and emotions—because you want your room back. Hear this—even if you are a “by the book” rule follower like me. Please hear this . . . You are not selfish if you decide to have your […]
Talking about race and diversity with our children can be hard, but it is so important. (used under Creative Commons license) With each step on my morning run, “nasara, nasara, nasara!” chimed in my ears. I needed no music to pace my steps, just that lyrical chant punctuated with giggles and small footsteps. Children surrounded […]
Now you know where you can get fit in Nashville—with your kids in tow (either in the class WOO! or in on-site childcare. Let’s talk motivation for fitness. I’ll not dwell on the weight loss element here. That’s a touchy subject. And for me? It’s simply not my greatest motivator. So let’s get to the […]
