Parenting is hard. Communication to our children of any age is hard. Especially if you're trying to do it right or change negative generational...
Happy New Year!!!! I love a new day, a new month, and a new year and I have four focus words for a fabulous new...
My warmest childhood memories all revolve around my grandparents. I was blessed enough to know all four of my grandparents as a child, to...
A good Turkish towel is like the Bonnie to my Clyde. It's with me no matter what, and won't let me down, even if I'm putting it in harm's way. I take it with me to the Beach (so sandy), have one in the Bathroom (not kidding), use it for all the kid things (so many messes, some of them bio hazardous), and take it along for the motherhood ride (wine doesn't scare it)...
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest is pretty much exactly what you'd expect. Yes, it rains a lot. Yes, the Space Needle exists. Yes,...
Today, we officially kick off our spring cleaning challenge!! Each week, for the next four weeks, we will focus on one specific area of...
Cooking with children comes with a few, how do you say, challenges. My older boys are now at an age where they can pretty...
Who doesn't love a good homemade cookie? Answer: no one. That is why there's a national holiday dedicated to it! October 1 is National...
Moving to the beach was always a dream and 9 years ago we made it a reality!  We only had two young kids at...
Today we're so happy to be able to share a guest post from local mom Kristy Green! If you haven't seen her amazing DIY videos yet you're missing out.
Who wants to help pick up the mess? No takers? Thats weird. I will, lets have a pick up party! Before I explain this let me...
  Are you looking for a simple kid-friendly Thanksgiving tradition for your family? We were, so when we found the the Thankful Pumpkin it was...
This time every year, the stores are filled with the latest Valentines. About 5 years ago, I decided to start the tradition of making...
You share your life with many people, both in passing and in permanence. Friendships that come and then fade. People you meet on vacations,...