Monthly Archives: April 2016
Green Goo for Lunch? Why Pea Leek Soup is a Grab...
Pea Leek Soup is one of my favorite ways to get in veggies for the day. I love that you can pack in so many...
The Mom’s Road Trip Survival Guide
I know just the title of this piece sounds like a bad idea. However, our family has taken many long road trips, and it's...
Why I Stopped Lying to My Daughter
Lying to kids isn’t a new concept. From funny lies like “the Halloween Goblin ate the rest of your candy,” to seasonal lies like...
Having a Baby vs. Running a Marathon
I am not a runner. I have never been a runner. In fact, using the word “run” to describe my physical action is doing...
How I Connect with My Kids Before School
As mothers of school-age children, we all experience morning chaos, but do we get a chance to connect with our kids before they go to school?...
Who’s the Fun For? A Disneyland Reminder For Mom
I remember the magic of Disneyland from my childhood: shyly hugging my favorite characters, spinning on teacups in Wonderland, and getting “It’s a Small...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
I wish I had known certain things before giving birth to my daughter about what the first postpartum weeks and months would look like....