DIY + Lifestyle

We're moms. There are a lot of things we'd like for our birthdays, Christmas, and Mother's Day. Those cute new sandals you can't afford, breakfast in bed (by yourself), a quiet weekend at the beach, a day without squabbles....

Motherhood is synonymous with sacrifice. From the moment of conception, we sacrifice our bodies. As our bellies grow, so do the stretch marks. Moms sacrifice sleep, hot meals, and sanity. Oh, sweet sanity! I vaguely remember a time long...

A nature table is exactly what it sounds like: a tiny table where your little one can display all the natural wonders they find when out in the world. There are no particular dimensions or aesthetic expectations of the...

How does our family of four adults and two children share a one bathroom house in Sellwood? With difficulty! That is how. But also with love and dedication. It is sad when you think of it, really. We live in...

We need to establish something straight out the gate: my family does not paint. Besides the obvious lack of talent or interest in the visual arts, there are also logistical barriers to having my three boys choose painting over...

Day-to-day parenting can at times feel like a scene out of the movie Groundhog Day. While there might be slight differences each day during the school year grind, the days can start to blur into one continuous loop with...

With six kids ranging from one to nine-years-old in my house, a lot of snow days in Portland on the heels of winter break can be overwhelming. Here are seven ideas that have helped our family survive these past couple...

Six years ago my husband and I purchased a home that we loved in Visalia, CA. It was large and had plenty of space for our growing family. When we moved in the amount of space was overwhelming; we...

While my children love nature, their enthusiasm for outdoor activities definitely calms with the arrival of fall and winter’s rainy and chilly days. This time of year, getting my girls outside is a priority. I want them to learn...

'Pinterest moms' has become a phenomenon that can make people cringe no matter what you think on the matter. Pinterest is often referred to as an online magazine, where instead of making doggie ears on the pages you love,...