The other day I posted a question on Facebook - How old was your child when they started doing chores around the house? I received lots of amazing responses! Ages ranged from 2-5 doing different jobs, some for money, others just for the responsibility of pitching in to keep a clean home. This got my creative wheels turning. My oldest daughter, K, helps around the house, but she doesn't have ... Read the Post
How to Increase Milk Supply When Breastfeeding
When K2 was born 4 weeks premature, the doctors (and her parents) wanted to make sure she was getting the best start possible. During the surgery, the NICU staff was ready and waiting nearby just in case she needed help breathing when she entered this new world. Thankfully, there was no issue--she came out screaming! She did, however, have lower oxygen in her blood than they wanted. As soon as she ... Read the Post
Decluttering Closets: 5 Things to Consider
One of the things I keep on my to-do list every season is decluttering. Our family seems to collect so many things we don't need. Being the kind of person who doesn't like messes and wants everything to have its own place, decluttering (in other words, getting rid of stuff) is one of my favorite ways to organize and free up space! Every Fall and every Spring I move section by section around the ... Read the Post
DIY Starbucks: Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Starbucks is one of James's guilty pleasures. He'd go there every day if he could. When we first started dating, I quite enjoyed the Starbucks coffees that always seemed to end up on my desk in the mornings. :) But these days it's more of an occasional reward than an every day thing. The other morning I was craving Starbucks, but didn't want to spend the money. Being on unpaid maternity leave ... Read the Post
Disposable Diapers: Which Ones Work Best?
When it comes to disposable diapers, which brand is best? Is there really a difference beyond the price? Don't they all serve the same purpose, after all? Cover my baby's butt and keep the mess in. All without breaking the bank. That's really all I'm asking - is that so hard? So after trying every disposable diaper brand I could get my hands on, here's what I found! Spoiler Alert: There IS a ... Read the Post
Simple Vegan Breakfast Casserole Recipe
With a one month old baby to take care of, I don't usually have time to make anything crazy for family meals. I tend to go for whatever is easiest that will still be healthy and filling for everyone. My daughter is the hardest to please, so anything new I make I know I'll have to sell her on. She's such a picky eater...she may love one food for a week but then the next week, she hates it more than ... Read the Post