Mothering

  • The Best Mothers Day Gift Idea

    Maybe it’s me but I’ve always thought that Mothers and Fathers Day are hard days to gift for.  I mean how do you gift appreciation for giving life?!  I’ve definitely struggled as a daughter in my gifting for these holidays (sorry parents).  I have been a stay at home mom for the past 10 years…

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  • Easy Lego Storage

    Toy Storage For Living Rooms & Small Spaces

    I love my kids with all of my heart and soul, but why did they have to come with so much stuff?!  Since before my oldest son was born 8 years ago I’ve been fighting against the colored plastic jungle that seemingly over takes homes.  Tho I know many parents disagree with me,  I never…

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  • Little Tikes Play Kitchen Makeover Before and After

    Little Tikes Play Kitchen Make Over for Boys

    Last year my niece got a darling little play kitchen for her birthday.  The thought of a play kitchen had never crossed my mind until we were visiting and my oldest son became quite enamored with it.  He began asking to go to her house and play kitchen!  A few weeks before his birthday we…

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    Camping Theme Birthday Party

    There is something so special when your baby turns one.  For my youngest son’s first birthday I knew we wanted to go with something relaxed and if possible outdoorsy.  A camping theme birthday party fit the bill and remains one of my favorite parties. Since my little H’s birthday is in November I guess I’m…

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    Cloth Diapering 101: How to use cloth diapers (And how to clean cloth diapers!)

    In the last few months I’ve been asked by a handful of mama’s and mama’s-to-be my thoughts on how to use cloth diapers (and the real question – how to clean cloth diapers). After typing it out a few times I thought I’d make it into a proper blog post so I could send it…

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