When we got the invitation to my cousins wedding in Oklahoma, I knew we had to go!  My husband and oldest son couldn’t go.  That left me, our 16, 5 and 2 year old needing a ride to OK.  Upon...
Disclaimer :: I'm a busy mom with migraines, NOT a doctor! Migraine relief is crucial for everyone. Here are some tips and tricks that have worked for me. As always, please consult a medical professional should you suspect that...
Disclaimer: If you're a single parent or otherwise used to parenting alone often, you'll probably laugh at this article.  You're amazing, and I hope you'll share some tips with us. It was the summer of 2015.  I was 8 months pregnant...
Michigan winters are long! But the ever-changing seasons bring great potential for a home and life refresh! Spring and summer offer the perfect time to open the windows, air everything out, and freshen things up. You'll find that once...
I’ve always been an adventurer at heart, although I can’t say I’ve ventured down the path of traveling with my 18 month old yet {round of applause to the brave souls who have conquered that quest}. But I've had...
When we moved into to our home a few years ago, we reduced our livable square footage significantly. Gone are the days of walk in closets in every bedroom and countless storage options. I like to think of our...
Screen Time. A much debated topic. A topic that took no contemplation whatsoever after our family welcomed baby number three. Hello exclusive pumping and a gassy baby. So, here it goes...we are a tablet family, but we are a...
Dry hair. Have you or your child experienced it? Once the furnace kicks on in the cold months, dry hair is even worse. In one word: frustration!  You'll find yourself in the aisle of your nearest Target or Walmart,...
We live in a sad, sad world when the thing I hear most often from the mouth of my kindergartner is, "This is boring." Enter my obsession with the nineteenth century and the haute-Européen feeling of ennui. All the most elite members...