importance of routine for kids
Having a strong type A personality, I thrive on routines. Some would say little more than any normal person would but I will tell you having a good routine for my whole family has
recipe: minestrone with bulgar wheat
A couple of weeks ago, I was craving some soup. It was cold and rainy and on nights like those…there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of your favorite with some crus
ellie activewear = fitness + fashion + at a fraction of the cost
You may have noticed the Ellie coupon code on our main page. Or maybe you’ve heard about this new fashionable fitness gear line through other blogs, friends or family. So w
school lunch ideas for your kids
In September, my daughter will be starting Kindergarten and I am just not used to making lunch for her everyday because the pre-school she attends has a chef that makes lunch for t
best books to prepare siblings for a little one
With our second one on the way, so many parents told me to make sure I prepare my older one for a new sibling in the house and one way almost all the parents told me was to read bo
10 manners every kid should know
How many of you had to stay seated on the dining table until you finished your dinner, even if it took over an hour? I remember I used to get so mad at my mom when she used to ma
twelve tips for spring cleaning
We know what you’re thinking…spring cleaning, already?! But according to Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way and we couldn’t be more ex
capture the moment theme baby sprinkle
As one of our Chai Mommas, Reena, is expecting her third baby, she was not really up for having a full on baby shower. She wanted to do something chill with her close friends and f
choosing baby’s name – seven things to consider
Picking a name for your baby is a hard task to accomplish. There’s so much pressure; it’s such an enormous responsibility. After all, this is what your kid is stuck w
the 101 on breast pumping
Breast feeding is seriously a full time job! How many mothers out there feel that way? It takes patience, motivation, physical pain (at the beginning) and a serious com