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It’s the Thought That Counts, aka the Gift of Laughter

It’s the Thought That Counts, aka the Gift of Laughter

What is the best present you ever received? This quirky gift is one of my favorites.

LadyBug, Vomit and Christmas Cheer

Can Christmas cheer survive a stomach bug, sinusitis and food allergies?

A Sugary Sweet Fourth Birthday

A Sugary Sweet Fourth Birthday

Having a birthday party at home can be just as much fun as using a party space. Bug had a themed party that engaged both the kids and their parents.

Of LadyBugs and Porcupines

Of LadyBugs and Porcupines

My willful little girl brings strife and humor to our family.

Potty Training 101

While I was expecting potty training to be a series of stops and starts, a battle of wills and a toilet full of Cheerios, it turned out to be a kind of Zen experience.

Play Ball

Mommy guilt strikes when you expect it, but just as often when you don’t. Whatever you do, don’t try to ignore your child when he wants to play ball.

Parenting the Introverted Way

Whenever I thought about having kids, I could only imagine that I would simply get tired of them and not want them around anymore. Or, equally troubling, the noise and chaos they would bring would slowly drive me insane.

Smelling Good with Suave

Smelling Good with Suave

“Shower Yourself Beautiful” with Suave’s new Wild Cherry Blossom Body Wash!

Fear Factor

Fear can be paralyzing. How do we help our kids learn to tackle their fears?

Delightful Divvies

Delightful Divvies

Find out what happened when my skeptical family taste-tested allergy-friendly Divvies cookies and cupcakes.