pregnant? swear by products for that dry, itchy s-s-stretching skin
One of the first things I noticed pretty soon into my pregnancy was dry, itchy skin. Of course itchy skin meant stretching skin and stretching skin = the possibility of…STRET
10 pieces of spring break advice from mom and dad
Spring break is here…yay! And this got us thinking about lots of things like easter egg hunts, picking strawberries, trips to the beach and more. But it also got us remin
need a date night this weekend? check out urbansitter!
Okay mommas, let me know if you can relate: Scenario: Sunday– Between the park or beach, someone’s Dora the Explorer themed birthday party, the farmer’s market an
diy educational activities for kids: tray tasking
One activity they really focus on at Ayven’s school is tray tasking. Tray tasking engages kids in activities that prepare the whole body for development in reading and writin
8 ways of grieving when you have lost a loved one
2011 was a very tough year for my family and I. At the age of 57 I lost my dad from Central Nervous System (CNS) lymphoma cancer. I felt that my life had shattered and fallen apa
a fashion theme baby shower
When I was pregnant with Ayven my family threw me a Fashion Theme baby shower. Anyone who knows me knows I love shopping, hearing about the newest fashion trends and of course dres
spring cleaning for a cause
It’s spring time and ready to de-clutter the home and donating the no-longer-needed items to charity. Obviously, if there are more valuable items that you want to sell on sit
five things i wish i had known when my daughter was born with down syndrome
Today marks the eighth anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness event. World Down Syndrome Day is specifically celebrated on March 21st, because it reflects the
cord blood and tissue banking: what’s it all about?
When I was pregnant with Laila, I had heard about cord blood, (and tissue), banking and was so confused about it all. I also noticed that it was different for every mom I spoke to
basic guidelines on breast milk storage and usage
Having a child is a full time job but breastfeeding is also another full time job that moms take on as 1 person. Especially from a first time mom’s perspective you are