May 23

proud to share #2: afghan women’s writing project

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    Remember my New Year’s Day post? In it, I share several philanthropic organizations and positive ambitions I have for 2013. Proud to Share is a side project I’ve begun in order to celebrate and share the positive things I encounter in … Continue reading

May 10

proud to share #1: crescent moon designs brings classy body art to your gathering

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              Looking for a unique, fun addition to make your next party PoP? I have just the thing! I’m proud to share Natasha Monahan Papousek, the artist behind Crescent Moon Designs. Natasha will get … Continue reading

May 03

mom 2.0 summit

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He-llllooo, Mom 2.0!  I’m here and absolutely loving the dynamic women (and men!) I’m meeting. We were greeted by the ebullient Dove team who’s sponsoring the conference – they couldn’t be more fun to be with – they’re excited to be here! … Continue reading

Apr 18

Parent Savers, The Boob Group and Preggie Pals…oh my!

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Today I’m pointing you to some way-cool content I’ve been sharing with the trio of terrific websites under the New Mommy Media, LLC umbrella: Parent Savers, The Boob Group and Preggie Pals. Click on the links below to find my recent posts … Continue reading

Apr 16

spring has sprung! click & carry GIVEAWAY – yay!

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Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shine! I’m excited to celebrate the new season with you with a Special Giveaway. It’s a Spring Click & Carry Giveaway – Yay! A host of amazing blogger pals and I have teamed up to … Continue reading

Apr 02

how to #10: rekindle your sex life after baby arrives

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Some will tell you sex after baby is better than ever. Having three children, we have had a very different experience. Here are tips for bringing the spice back into the bedroom after baby enters your home. Tip 1: Easy … Continue reading

Mar 28

how to #9: create a countdown chain for special events

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What better way to create a teachable moment than to enjoy family time creating a Countdown Chain to count off the days until Meema and Papa arrive? Yep – With our new baby sister finally joining us, we’re gearing up for … Continue reading

Feb 14

happy valentine’s day 2013

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  Happy Valentine’s Day 2013!  Since we have a newborn in our home these days, Honey and I opted to make a special occasion of spoiling our oldest two daughters this morning. Daddy made his Special Occasion chocolate chip pancakes … Continue reading

Feb 07

Introducing…our new baby (aka little mermaid #3)

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Yes…I realize I’ve been posting a bit less frequently, but I have a Great Reason. See? It’s our precious new little baby girl! Without further ado, please welcome Little Mermaid #3 (drumrolls and applause are always welcome!) We’re so glad you’ve … Continue reading

Feb 07

how to #8: maintain sanity postpartum

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  Lemme tell ya: Surviving Postpartum isn’t for wimps!   Vast changes to our physical, emotional and sexual health occur to us on multiple levels during pregnancy and postpartum.  I’m gonna delve into how to maintain your sanity postpartum with some … Continue reading

Jan 17

national popcorn day is here!

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  Do you have a bottomless supply of popcorn in your fridge (or cupboard) like our family does? Yeah, we’re so hip to the popcorn tip we began storing our ‘corn in a glass jar in the fridge.   Uh-huh. … Continue reading

Jan 11

spinach ravioli lasagna with pesto panko breadcrumbs

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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna with Pesto Panko Breadcrumbs Credit: Home Cooking the CostCo Way (2009) Lemme tell ya: This is a must-make recipe for 3 reasons: 1. It has easy ingredients you can find almost anywhere, and it has a 30-minutes-or-less … Continue reading

Jan 03

parents offering other parents unsolicited parenting advice: keep it to yourself, holier-than-thou-mom!

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Disclaimer: While I advocate taking the high road and truly strive to maintain an atmosphere of Positivity on this website, there are times when a Girl just needs to vent. This is one of those posts. While I inject some … Continue reading