family life

new for us friday: NEW at camden yards (& giveaway!)
April 6, 2012 25 comments

new for us friday: NEW at camden yards (& giveaway!)

This New For Us Friday I did something that really made my husband jealous. I got a behind-the-scenes look at the new and exciting things going on at Camden Yards, ...

bullying: end it at home, school, everywhere
April 5, 2012 23 comments

bullying: end it at home, school, everywhere

Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more.     Bullying is not okay. It’s not okay at home, ...

quick trick: fun sticks-- 150 things for kids to do
March 23, 2012 21 comments

quick trick: fun sticks– 150 things for kids to do

I’ve been in dire need of a little Quick Trick to hand Owen when he says, I’m bored. What can I do? My usual responses: Oh, I’m so happy you’re ...

new for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!
March 17, 2012 2 comments

new for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!

Parenting is a pretty hard gig. A very hard gig. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it every day because it’s so true. Anyone who tells you otherwise is ...

meet THE melissa of melissa & doug!
March 16, 2012 7 comments

meet THE melissa of melissa & doug!

Is there really a Melissa? And if there’s a real Melissa, is there a real Doug? Do they really make toys? And if they’re real people–do they have kids? Do ...

new for us friday: gem jars 2.0
March 2, 2012 19 comments

new for us friday: gem jars 2.0

This New For Us Friday I’m sharing a new and improved version of one of the best things we’ve ever invited into our home: gem jars. We introduced Maddy, Owen, ...

new for us friday: what I learned at toy fair 2012
February 17, 2012 9 comments

new for us friday: what I learned at toy fair 2012

The last few weeks have been a blur–and an emotional roller coaster to say the least. I‘m back at the home front now–admittedly wishing for a little snow this weekend–and ...

honoring our friend susan, @whymommy
February 6, 2012 45 comments

honoring our friend susan, @whymommy

I remember so vividly beautiful you standing by the window in your blue dress, Susan. The one that Jess gave to you because it fit you so perfectly and you ...

@whymommy love fest, part 3
January 31, 2012 3 comments

@whymommy love fest, part 3

Huge, happy–gentle!–hugs to our dear friend, Susan, of Toddler Planet. Here is part three of THE most incredible digital card that has ever been made to show Susan just HOW ...

@whymommy love fest, part two
January 26, 2012 3 comments

@whymommy love fest, part two

Here’s our happy, full-o’-love, cyber-hug for our friend Susan, part two. It’s only a fraction of what we’ve received, which amazes all of us. Set to the amazing music of ...

@whymommy love fest
January 24, 2012 6 comments

@whymommy love fest

We have had an overwhelming response to the call for @whymommy love over the last 24 hours, and the love keeps on flowin’ in! With love, Susan, here is part ...