Melissa Vanni

My boys and I are currently heading into our 3rd week of summer vacation and we’ve been loving every minute of it so far! We sleep in, we swim, we eat popsicles, we fight over the computer and the boys

I love it when someone confesses a dislike of a particular food item to me. For some weird reason I take it on as a personal challenge, and I’ll try my hardest to get that person to some how enjoy

I am very well aware of the fact that I am a 33 year old woman with four children, and that my oldest is almost as tall as me. I’ve also noticed that I no longer get carded when buying

My baby’s first year of preschool is quickly wrapping up, and I can’t believe such a big step in his little life has been taken and completed. He dresses himself everyday, and is constantly asking me if he’s one of

Lately I have found myself spending most of my day not living in the current moment that I am in. I’m either thinking of what I want to get done in the next few hours, trying to figure out how

Most people I know love Fridays and hate Mondays, but I love them both equally. Fridays are great because it feels as if the whole world is going on vacation! I love listening to strangers ask each other about their

I’ve always been a big fan of reading. When my sister and I shared a bedroom and slept in bunk beds, I use to hide books under my sheets so I could read out loud to her after our parents

Alright dad’s and kid’s listen up! Mothers day is this Sunday and if you don’t have anything figured out for the mom in your life yet don’t worry, I totally have you covered! Let’s start with how the rest of

When children eat well they tend to sleep better. When kids get a good night’s sleep, getting ready in the morning for school might go a little smoother. “Where are my shoes?! Oh here they are…” When school mornings are

Well it’s about stinkin’ time! I don’t know about you but the moment winter begins I patiently wait for summer to return. Don’t I enjoy the holidays you ask? Sure, but wouldn’t they be so much better if it were