The sweet, delicious sound of silence is usually reserved for after the kids are in bed. But thanks to a crazy morning of digging imaginary boogers from my 3-year-old’s nose, I needed some quiet this morning. So, I did what any good mom in need of a moment to herself does: she puts the baby […]
Health
How to Make a Protein Shake Taste Like a Milkshake in 2 Easy Steps
Waking up for an early morning workout is hard. Going through all of the exercises, half awake and wondering if I’m doing them or just dreaming it, is even harder. But the protein shake that tastes like a milkshake at the end? Totally worth it. But here’s the thing… last grocery shopping trip, I forgot […]
First Aid 101: Tips, Tricks, & a Complete First Aid Kit List
Snuggling babies is one of my favorite jobs. And as I sit on my couch, breathing in my baby girl and feeling her body snuggled up against mine, I suddenly listen to what’s being said in the children’s show we’re watching. They’re singing a nursery rhyme – one where the poor soul needs some first […]
Humor
Need a Laugh? Let’s Mix Parenting Humor with Video Game Terms
As parents, we’ve got plenty of serious things to deal with. I think that’s why so many of us enjoy playing the occasional video game – it gives us a few moments to unwind, relax, and even take on a different role for a while. One that doesn’t involve diapers, sixteen meals per day, or […]
The Reality of Parenting and a Story of a Birth Plan Gone Awry
When my OB nursing instructor asked me a question, and I answered “What is a birth plan?”, I knew I’d been multitasking too much again. You see, somebody thought it’d be a fantastic idea to have every lecture in a dark, quiet, and cold computer lab. To fight off afternoon naps, my friends and I […]
Parenting
Dealing with the Flu is No Joke, so Keep Your Germs to Yourself
After 8 years in an Emergency Department, very little phases me. But at home? One runny nose, one sniffle, or one cough and I’ve got Lysol wipes at the ready. Why? Because it’s flu season. And dealing with the flu plus asthma equals all sorts of badness. Dealing with the flu this year’s flu (influenza […]
Here’s Why We Need to Stop Solving Our Kids’ Problems
It’s no secret that my kids have a favorite parent. And when the sleep-deprived 2-year-old is in full melt-down mode while rocking an overflowing diaper that reeks of smooshed poop, I’m pretty sure I’ve caught my husband smirking that he’s “not the favorite.” And while I don’t expect my 2-year-old to remedy the poopy problem […]
Good Eats
Ultimate Summer BBQ: Recipes, Sides, Ideas, and Activities
There’s something magical about the tangy, sweet flavor of BBQ sauce. It doesn’t matter if my yard is blanketed in a foot of snow or if my kids are shrieking as they dart between the droplets of a sprinkler. There’s no “wrong time” to have a BBQ. Okay, so when there’s snow on the ground, […]
Deliciously Easy Traditional Scottish Meat Pies
Once a year, it seems like everyone pretends they’re Irish. But hey – St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a pretty cool day, so this ginger is not complaining. But what about all of those other odd holidays? They kinda get glossed over, which is a real shame. Because at our house, we use those […]
