Being a Halloween baby, you might be surprised to know that this is Rissa’s first year actually going trick or treating.  Sure, I dressed her up as an adorable little pumpkin last year, but

A few years ago we thought it was odd that I was missing a piece of mail from the state.  It wasn’t required for me to file my taxes, but it was sent out

I can’t believe my little girl is now 2 years old! I gave her Dr. Suess’s Happy Birthday to You book with a special message from mom and dad inside. She had a Halloween/Yo Gabba

I can hardly believe it was only two months ago that I was in Los Angeles. That month was jam packed with traveling and exciting opportunities that it feels like it was so long

I love Halloween and actually like scary movies.  I don’t care for movies that are just gory for the sake of being gory though (like all those Saw sequels).  The ones that get me

Backing up your data is always a good idea, especially things like your digital photos, purchased music, or documents.  I think it’s even more important these days since our lives have gone so digital.

I try not to limit what types of toys my daughter plays with just because she’s a girl.  Sometimes it’s hard because it just seems like she should have dolls and girly things.  However,

I’m sure many of you have little girls on your holiday shopping lists.  If so, then this giveaway is definitely for you!  Over the past couple of weeks we’ve shared our thoughts on several

Who says aliens have to be scary?  Why can’t they be cute and fashionable?  Well, now they can be with the new Novi Stars line of fashion dolls!  I’ve always had this sort of

You’d think I’d be ultra prepared for a second child, right?  Since Rissa was born 10 days before her due date, I pretty much am looking at baby boy’s arrival being between 38-40 weeks.

When I was a child, I remember getting Halloween cards and stickers from my grandma and a few other family members.  Of course I loved getting candy too, but I found the cards and

You know I like video games, right?  (Even if I don’t get to play them as much lately….) And games in general?  (Board games still rock, y’all!) And toys? (I mean… my  daughter likes toys.  Ahem.) One of our

Tricks and treats on Halloween should be fun so let’s all do what we can to keep it that way!  Here are some general safety tips I’ve learned and heard over the years. 10 Tips

While I sometimes forget just how pregnant I am, my body keeps reminding me. It’s tough to go up and down stairs and is very uncomfortable to carry Rissa. It even hurts

We’ve been having fun with Rex, the Rap & Tap One Man Band, but we can’t have ALL the fun!  He makes a great gift for toddlers, so here’s your chance to win one

Rissa’s favorite part of storytime at the library is the music toys.  She gets so excited to bang blocks together or shake maracas.  She also loves to sing!  In fact, she’s been asking to

One of my favorite movies this year is most definitely People Like Us.  It’s just so … real.  Earlier this summer I shared my movie review of People Like Us with you.  It was released

Our family went to see Dreamworks How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular on opening night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The show will continue throughout the weekend, ending it’s time in our area on Sunday, October 28, 2012.  If you haven’t

I try to eat relatively healthy but I know I don’t always get all the nutrition I should from my food which is why my family uses supplements.  Before we started having kids, my

Looking for some scary fun this weekend?  You might want to check out Ozaukee County’s The Haunt. Where: Ozaukee County Fair Grounds in Cedarburg, Wisconsin When: Oct. 25-27, 2012; 6pm-10pm Admission: $10/person – Proceeds go to Ozaukee