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Cardboard Forts + Doughnuts: A Homegrown Birthday Party
We hosted a homegrown birthday party to for Jack filled with cardboard box forts, doughnuts, and good old-fashioned fun.
The Anatomy of a Mother's Purse
I took a look inside my purse the other day, and what I found inside surprised me.
Our Long Weekend in San Diego
Zach and I had a long weekend to ourselves, and we decided to be tourists in our own city. Here’s our locals guide full of fun and off-the-beaten-path things to do if you have 48 hours in San Diego.
Did Your Child Have an Imaginary Friend?
Does your child have an imaginary friend? Rosie started talking about a new best friend, and we were curious. Is it normal? Should we encourage it?
An Easy Way to Keep Your Kids' Art Organized
How do you organize your child’s school and artwork? With four kids, our piles were getting out of control, but this incredibly easy system helps me keep all of the best stuff nice and organized.
Raising Girls in a Post #MeToo Era
Do you consider yourself a feminist? While I have strong beliefs about women’s equality, I don’t necessarily relate to the term “feminist.” So, how do I raise three strong, independent girls if I don’t consider myself a feminist? It’s a question I’ve been thinking a lot about recently.
The Five Most-Used Tools in Our Busy Kitchen
With four kids, we need to get a lot of food on the table, and fast. This is our list of the five essential kitchen tools that have stood the test of our busy kitchen, including a few that have lasted since our wedding registry.
I Left City Life Behind for the Suburbs — Here's What I Learned
I left city life to live in the suburbs, and it was a tough adjustment. I learned though that there’s one thing that makes up for all of the missing restaurants, shopping, and amenities.
11 New Songs For A Lazy Weekend
Lounging around this weekend? Download this playlist of 11 new songs for a lazy weekend vibe. Play. Repeat.
Our Favorite Birthday Gifts for Kids
With four kids and many years of experience under my belt, I have compiled a tried-and-true list of gift ideas for every age from newborn to eight years old.
7 Favorite Dinners for Back to School Week
Back to school also means busier afternoons and the routine of lunch-making, earlier bedtimes, homework, etc. To get us through this transition, I planned our weeknight dinners to include tried-and-true family favorites. Here's what we're eating this week.
This One Trick Helps Me Be Super Productive Every Day
This crazy simple idea has changed the way I work, making me more productive and giving me more of a sense of accomplishment each day.
Finding Balance: Working Mom, Two Kids, and a Doctorate
Finding balance: Nicole is a mother of two adorable kids, has a career in health care systems, and is pursuing a doctoral degree in health systems and policy. Here, she shares a little bit about what makes her busy schedule work, including a great trick on how to share personal time with her husband.
Four Fun Backpacks for Back to School
Here are four bags I love for the elementary school set.
We Are All in This Together
Life is busy and complicated. I wish I had the answers. I am seeking them myself, but I am here to tell you that we are all in this together, and if we share, talk about it and maybe even make small changes, we can help each other and ourselves.
I Eat the Same Thing Every Day
I eat the same thing for breakfast, lunch and snacks, and I love it.