If you're planning to fly anywhere and drive when you reach your destination (in a rental car, in a taxi, or with friends), you have three options: (1) You can rent a car seat from a car/baby rental company when you arrive. (2) You can bring your own car seat and carry it on the […]
If you would have caught a glimpse of me at the airport this past weekend, you would have seen me with my baby in an ERGO on my front and a pack on my back. Backpacks are ideal carry-ons for parents. wearing one allowed me to keep my hands free for other important tasks - […]
I just counted. I've been to 14 out of the 50 States: Arizona California Colorado Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Nevada New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington Someday, I want to go to all 50 with my family. There's so much beauty to be found right here in the US of A. I especially […]
Our 6-month-old is the happiest, bubbliest, smiliest baby you will ever meet. I can't tell you how many times people stop me in public places and ask, "Is your baby always this happy?" and "Does she ever cry?" The truth? She really is always this happy. And she very rarely cries. There is an exception, […]
Thanks to everyone for all of your wonderful support and interest in my new ebook - Bloggertunity: A Mom's Guide to Blogging. The last few weeks have been hoppin' and I really am fortunate to have so many amazing readers (of my blog and of my ebook). Here's what people have been saying about Bloggertunity […]
Here's how I feel about Halloween. It's spooky, dark, and decidedly disturbing - for the most part. Here's how I feel about dressing up. So.Much.Fun. As such, we dress up on October 31st (and on a lot of other days throughout the year too). We don't do creepy costumes (witches, vampires, devils, etc.), but we […]
Entertaining is an intimidating word. When I read it, I think of this: And her: But I'm not exactly wearing a blazer over here, nor do I have a hair stylist or a make-up artist or a mansion or an afternoon without a child in my arms. In fact, the real truth is that I […]
On most nights, when the sun is starting to set and the glistening oranges, pinks, and purples begin dancing over the mountaintops...we go on a family walk. We rarely bring a stroller. Our 3-year-old likes to run about in her pink sandals, pointing out things ("Look, mom! Yellow flowers!") and collecting rocks. And, I typically […]