Hunting for just the right gift for someone is something that is really important to me and something I really enjoy doing. But as a busy mom of two, sometimes I don't always have the time to look for the perfect present. So then what do I end up doing? Grab whatever is convenient. Or order the same ...
Tula Free-to-Grow Carrier Review
Before Liam was born, I didn't put a ton of research into baby carrier options before I purchased any. I knew I needed an ergonomic carrier, but aside from that, I honestly didn't know that much about them. It's amazing how much I've learned along the way, especially now that I'm wearing a second ...
The Right Tools for Swim Lesson Success | Live Local
Liam's a pretty stylish kid. He has a dresser full of trendy graphic tees, several pairs of skinny jeans (even some shreds), more than one pair of high tops and the list goes on. When it comes to learning how to swim, though, it's more about the tools you need versus how you look. I'm proud to say ...
We’ve Graduated! | Live Local
We've graduated! Liam has now passed the Junior 1 level at Goldfish Swim School and has moved on to the Junior 2 class. By "we", I mean Liam, but since Jamie and I have done a lot of encouraging, reinforcing what he's learned and helping him practice in the bathtub and the pool between lessons, I ...
Gluten-free, dairy-free double chocolate donuts
Liam told me last week that he didn't like Valentine's Day. When I questioned him about it, he said it was because he thought the holiday was boring. "All you do is color things and hang them up on the wall." Apparently that's what they did at preschool, haha. He changed his tune yesterday when he ...
The Importance of Winter Water Safety
It's been well over a decade since I've lived in Wisconsin, so people are often surprised to learn that it's where I grew up. Though my family wasn't originally from there - or even the Midwest - and my tolerance to cold weather has been ruined by several years living in Nashville, Wisconsin still ...