I’ve always been intrigued by the wine section of our local stores, but I find shopping for wine rather intimidating. Whenever it was my job to pick a bottle for our book club or dinner date, I would harass the clerk and other shoppers asking for suggestions, or merely pick a bottle based on how … Read more
Have you seen anamalz before? We ran across these adorable bendable animals a few months back in a specialty store near us and were immediately smitten. As cute as they looked in the display, they were even more irresistible when played with. Because of their bendable limbs, they are fun to position and pose however … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 20 Everyone that knows me understands my deep love of everything miniature. While I was hoping my daughter would take an interest in miniatures as well, I was thrilled when I realized that she might love them even more than I do. Because of our shared love {and … Read more
Have you shopped for nursing wear recently? I have breastfed babies for 26 months in total and during that time I have owned exactly one cute nursing top. One. In 26 months. This means that 99.9% of the time I am wearing my “mom uniform”, a tank top with a cardigan or hoodie, so I … Read more
It's {finally} summer! Can I get a woo hoo? Seriously, Washington was dealt the worst. spring. ever. As in a snowy spring. As in record rainfall. Bleh! I really couldn't be happier to welcome summer after such a long, wet, and cold spring. I say bring on the sun! Oh, and that spring/summer event about … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 19 For the past four summers I have been cultivating a small, urban vegetable garden in our backyard. The challenge was how to not completely take over our small plot of land so we could leave space for the kids to play, but to still be able to … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 18 The more I learn about Phil&Teds, the more I covet every single item they make. From the moment I started thinking babies, there was one children’s company that just stood out in every way. Maybe it’s their modern and minimalistic design, or maybe it’s the fact that … Read more
I was really lucky and was able to breastfeed my first child for 16 months before switching to bottles, but my second take at breastfeeding hasn’t quite panned out like I had hoped. First there were supply issues and engorgement, and then there were growth issues and latching problems, and finally the choice was made … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 17 When I first found out I was pregnant, all I could think about was little itty bitty cuteness. But, while I was dreaming of small clothing and even tinier shoes and accessories, my husband was looking much further ahead. He had already set his heart on road … Read more
Whoever said there's no use crying over spilled milk was not a breastfeeding mother. If you're referring to a bottle of breastmilk that was lovingly pumped that was then spilled, you have every reason to cry. And, I have cried over spilt milk. Twice. Seriously, pumping is HARD. That's why I dread it, make excuses … Read more