Family

This is more of a question than a statement. As mother to a newly crowned six year old, this popular refrain weighs heavily on my mind. I had never given the notion that "boys will be boys" much credence. It's a sentiment I'd often hear from parents...

Welcome to the August Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting PhilosophyThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared how they make mes...

{easily distinguishable Mac Bike rentals} It's hard to believe that my parents have already been in Amsterdam for 3 days!  It feels like we've done so much more, but at the same time not nearly enough.  So far we've been to nearly every lan...

When I started my latest educational series about epilepsy, I wanted it to contain as much information as possible so people were more aware of this disease. What is it? What do I do if someone is having a seizure? How is epilepsy treated? I looked up ...

I planned to write about my BlogHer experience today. Then I woke up this morning and couldn’t collect my thoughts in a way that made even a shred of sense. So, I give you this, with every intention of coming back tomorrow with cohesive thoughts. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, don’t miss Yuliya’s Recap...

Enter to Win Admission for your Family! A date so many of us have been waiting for is almost here… the GRAND OPENING of Sacramento’s very own Children’s Museum! The big event is Thursday, August 25th! A place where IMAGINATIONS can roam, confidence can GROW, and families can experience the POWER OF PLAY in a safe and welcoming...

I don’t think so, but it sure is starting to look like one!!  Ok, here is another FANTASTIC recipe!  If you want a show-stopper dessert, one that looks like you just graduated from 4 years of culinary school but that only requires the ability to peel and core an apple…this one’s for you!! ...

{Brother, Dad and I}I'm so happy to have my family in town!  The weather has even cooperated and we've been blessed with exceptionally sunny days and rain showers only in the late evenings.  Since their arrival, our time has been filled with ...

  There is so much going on in my life right now I can hardly breathe. I think I may be losing my mind for real, though I’m not sure. Here are the things I’m facing this month. In August. Just this month (yes, I feel a little sorry for myself): Wrapping up an...

TweetThank you to Crocs for sponsoring this blog post. Please click here to learn more about Crocs’ new Back to School line. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own. Back to school shopping around here looks a bit different than in most households,...