It isn’t even lunchtime yet, and I’m already fielding the question that itches at the back of every mom’s brain… “what’s for dinner tonight?” And while I’d love to cook a gourmet, 5-course, Mediterranean diet dinner for us all to enjoy, I also know that the baby’s the only other person in the family besides […]
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 […]
Home & Garden
15 DIY Deck Projects: Build, Remodel, Restore, and Decorate
If you love being outside, is there really a “wrong” time to start planning on making your deck, patio, or backyard even more awesome? I’d vote no, y’all. Because being outside is the best, especially when the weather is great. Whether you’re running through the cold sprinklers with the kids, digging in the warm, rich […]
How to Save Money on Cell Phone and Data Plans
After managing to avoid a work phone (and being on call) for almost 10 years, my husband finally had to get a work-provided cell phone. We’ve got mixed feelings about it. On the plus side, my husband has lately been forgetting to turn his phone’s WiFi on, so he’s been eating up data like crazy. […]
Humor
The Reality of Parenting Reflected in 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 […]
5 Things Every Parent of 3 (or more) Kids Knows for Sure
When the doctors hand you your third child, there’s also a tiny, shrill alarm going off in your parent head that screams, “AHH!! YOU’RE OUTNUMBERED!!!” I remember after our third boy was born, trying to explain that moment to my friend, still pregnant with her third. She laughed, assuming I was being dramatic in order […]
Inspirational
Being a Nurse Helped Prepare Me for Motherhood
“Hey, Kim! I’m swamped. Could you help me with this IV?” When another nurse asked me for a quick favor, I agreed. It’s an unspoken rule among Emergency Department nurses that, when you’ve got a free moment and a coworker’s crazy busy, you help. Because, being a nurse, in ten minutes the position could be […]
Easy Relaxation Technique to Stress Less Now
I wish I could say my kids were perfect… but, since nobody is perfect, they aren’t, either. And when they’re screaming or fighting, it grates on my nerves. And, without an intervention or a relaxation technique, I’m quickly stressed out. Because, unfortunately, stress is inevitable. Knowing how to handle that stress in a positive manner […]
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, & 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 […]
Writing
The “Complete Workout” Content Marketing Strategy
My husband and I have been working out steadily for about six weeks now: it’s been just long enough that while every morning workout still feels like it’s going to kill us, we’re starting to see some awesome results. Content marketing, and your content marketing strategy, should be just as involved as is your overall […]
How to Avoid and Escape the SEO Monkey Trap
What if I told you there’s an online trap that’s so good that it’s snared countless thousands of business owners and bloggers? Well, there is. And it’s so effective that it’s a huge drain on productivity and bottom lines everywhere. What is it? It’s the SEO monkey trap. Now, because your business has to be online, […]
