Having a Halloween birthday means an ordinary cake is not good enough! Here are some interesting, weird, cool, creepy and disturbing Halloween cakes. A few of my favorites are zombie …

My daughter likes to be close to us. She’s been that way since she was just a few weeks old; she hated to be put down! This is perfectly natural …

While breastfeeding is natural and the best choice for babies, there are some conditions and situations where it may be difficult for a woman to nurse her child. One such …

Spooky O’s: Cheerio Crispy Bars What you’ll need: 9×11 greased pan 1/2 stick butter 1 package of mini marshmallows (10.5 oz) 1-1/2 c of White Chocolate Candy Corn M&M’s (or …

When I was pregnant, I received mixed information between books and baby prep classes about how to take a baby’s temperature. Some still claimed rectal temperature was the way to …

“Mom, can we decorate for Halloween yet?”   My daughter asked me this no less than five times before mid-September. As much as I love Halloween, I try not to put …

One of the most economical ways to cloth diaper is to use covers and prefolds. They are certainly much cheaper than other types of reusable diapering systems. Though I don’t …

It’s unbelievable just how important a good, supportive bra can be. It really can make a world of difference on my back! Whether you are breastfeeding or are a full …

I have a mishmash of holiday tips here for you and I hope at least one sounds helpful. Share your tips in the comments! Organizing Seasonal Decor 1 – Use …

Want to play a board game with the family but don’t have an hour plus to commit? Are you a fan of the classic Cranium game by Hasbro? If so, …

Halloween is fast approaching! My daughter has a costume, well two actually, so mama needs one too! Now, while I enjoy spooky scary Halloween over cutesy fun, I don’t like …

All right, let’s finish up Cloth Leaves Nothing Behind. I still have a couple topics to touch on, another review and one more review with giveaway. Unexpected hiatus really throws …

Since Rissa will have a Halloween birthday party the day before trick or treating, I thought it’d be fun to have TWO costumes! One for her party and one for …

This delicious dish was created for the M&M’s Candy Corn White Chocolate Candies Rockin’ Howl-o-ween Recipe Contest. I was agonizing over this for days. I bought the M&M’s before I …

For months, Rissa has been cruisin’ along the furniture. Shortly after she began pulling herself up to a standing position she was cruising and climbing. It seems like only a …

I have been home from the hospital now for a few days. I’ve been “off” from the blog for at least a week and I’m trying to ease back in. …

Prepare the perfect Halloween party on a budget Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the year for your children and a really enjoyable occasion for families. …

I recently learned a lot about avocados. My husband was joking around last night that in a short time I became an expert. We never bought avocados before. We haven’t …

First, I just have to say thank you. Thank you so much for all the kind comments and emails. I really, truly appreciate it.

Many of you read my update yesterday and now it seemed to quick to update everyone. And many of you who were concerned after my first ER trip were on …