On your mark, beep! I dive into the icy cold pool, goggles on, with a range of emotions. Can I do this? It’s been years since I donned a race suit and swam in competition mode. What is everyone thinking about me? Will I make my family More
Things are always better in color, right? Colorful photos, colorful fashion, colorful makeup palettes, and for today’s extra special treat—colorful galactagogues, or More
The holidays are over, New Year’s resolutions have been made, and next up for many of us is...Girl Scout cookie time! Around this time of year, many Girl Scout parents get that all-too-familiar email More
my five year old daughter gave two of her favorite stuffed animals to her mean bestfriend. she regrets the decision a lot. she crys every night without them. is it okay for her to ask for them back?
My son turned 6 in August and started 1st grade. He has never been to school before-I home schooled him for pre-school and kindergarten and he did not have any prior experience in a structured classroom environment or being around other adults or kids. He is brilliant ...
Due to Covid 19 we're not having the big multi generation holidays this year. Nine less people from the usual Thanksgiving meal. And yet I just couldn't pass up the 25 lb turkey which is currently happily defrosting in my fridge. Yes 13 people 25 lb turkey. I figured I w...
Hi everyone, My 15 yr old has unusually severe PMS symptoms (cramps, mood issues) so I took her to a gyn. It's a new doctor and I selected her b/c she's one of the few who take our insurance. We had a short visit and the doctor prescribed some birth control pills, ...
My adult son (30yo) who currently lives with me, wants to know details of my personal life past and present. When I don’t give him the answers he wants he proceeds to tell me that he hates me and I don’t care about him or his feelings and I don’t love him. I love m...
I have an 8 year old who is in 2nd grade. She has homework daily, which usually includes math worksheets, English worksheets, social studies or science reading/writing, and journaling in addition to weekly art and online math/reading assignments. In both kindergart...
I know every couple must go through this and find annoying habits in their spouse. I have told my husband outright that if I have any annoying habits he should tell me and I'll work on them. I have brought up my concerns of his habits in the past (maybe 2-3 times over ...
Things are always better in color, right? Colorful photos, colorful fashion, colorful makeup palettes, and for today’s extra special treat—colorful galactagogues, or more specifically, the rainbow of galactagogues…. More
The holidays are over, New Year’s resolutions have been made, and next up for many of us is…Girl Scout cookie time! Around this time of year, many Girl Scout parents get that all-too-familiar email to let them know it’s “go time” to sell those tasty treats. But let’s get real here, who actually does the hard selling? Is it your girls? Or is it you??… More
On your mark, beep! I dive into the icy cold pool, goggles on, with a range of emotions. Can I do this? It’s been years since I donned a race suit and swam in competition mode. What is everyone thinking about me? Will I make my family proud or disappointed? But I’m doing this for my daughter, despite my fear and reservations…. More
Traveling is one of the best things you can do in life. It gives you the time to relax, get out of your comfort zone, and meet amazing people. Whenever you have the chance to hit the road, make sure to use the opportunity. But traveling without a plan and directions can be stressful. Luckily, the internet is here to help with some excellent advice on smooth and relaxing trips…. More
