The new year is a time when we are all reminded of goals to be more focused, healthier and maybe even a little more fit. Since our daughter's adoption last Christmas, I think I'll also spend my early January...
When I found out I was pregnant with our first child, I knew I wanted the baby’s gender to be a surprise. Little did I know, that was not the norm! As I told people the exciting news that...
I just did something that maybe I shouldn't have done. I told a new mom (by the looks of it) that she was doing something wrong. And I watched as her face went from confusion-to-horror-to-tears. And then I walked...
It happens to the best of moms and dads when you have a baby; suddenly that wonderful car that you loved before you had children becomes too small, or even worse, unsafe.
Whether you have one child or more the...
It's amazing what a three year old is capable of. Just evening my son cleared his plate from the table, helped unload the dishes, brushed his teeth and got dressed for bedtime all on his own. But it wasn't...
I don't know why me, but I have found myself in a position where I give a ton of advice to other moms. Some of it is unsolicited (I try really hard not to do that too often) but...
I love to eat. Therefore, I have a simple goal when it comes to mealtime at our house: I want to enjoy healthy meals with my family at the dinner table. Key word: Enjoy. Sounds easy enough, right?
Every family...
In honor of National Adoption Month, we’re bringing you a series this week on adoption and fostering. We hope “A Road to Adoption” provides helpful information for those considering the journey and those who’ve already started!
“Gotcha Day” is the...
In the end, our adoption finalization did not say to me that we were a family. That was decided the first time I held Heidi.
We love to partner with businesses that we think are beneficial to moms, but what we love even more are businesses local to Dallas! While this post has been sponsored, we’re excited to share the new OneDay app with you.
Capturing A...
Oh the glorious, forced "cheese" smile! We've all done it and we've all asked our kids to do it. And while it does produce the teethy-sort-of-half-smile, 9 times out of 10 their hearts aren't into it. Meaning their eyes...
I have to admit that I was one of those moms that registered for every baby food gadget in existence. I had this idea that I would make my own foods, puree up the world, and feed my first...
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Must-Visit Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are amazing mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild.
