Kiddos
Kid on Wheels: Fisher-Price ‘Skaters’
May 22, 2013 by Erin
When I got my K2 inline skates, my daughter was fascinated, to put it mildly. She took over, tried them on, and proceeded to attempt to break an ankle playing around in them. I knew immediately that she would need her own skates. So immediately... Continue reading...
A Brave Re-Direction
May 21, 2013 by Erin
I haven’t seen the Pixar movie Brave (I’m beyond excited to take my daughter to her first movie), but I was aware of the fact that the Merida character broke the Disney Princess mold. With wild red hair and a bow and arrow, she’s... Continue reading...
How to Apply Sunscreen for the Sunny Days Ahead
May 16, 2013 by Erin
Now that the weather is finally warming up, I’ve become a crazy Mama Sunscreen Bear. Luckily my kiddos are pretty good about letting me lather them up with lotion, but sometimes I find that I’m so concerned about preventing their... Continue reading...
Do You Have Unhealthy Habits You Hide From Your Kids?
Over on Fit Bottomed Girls recently, I asked if cigarettes had any place in healthy lifestyle. It came to mind when I learned that Gwyneth Paltrow allows herself one cigarette a week as a guilty pleasure. Not only does it boggle my mind how... Continue reading...
10 Potty Training Tips: Because Someone Needs to Benefit from What I’ve Learned from This Dreadful Stage
May 7, 2013 by Erin
Yesterday I promised potty training tips for other parents on the long road to dryness. It’s probably my least favorite part of the stage we’re in—worse even than tantrums. I thought I’d share my tips with you in hopes... Continue reading...
Potty Training: The Least Fun You’ll Have as a Parent
May 6, 2013 by Erin
So, potty training. Contrary to what you’ve probably been told, it’s not the most fun you’ve ever had as a parent. If you have a baby and think you’ve been fairly friendly with the movement of bowels and urine, you... Continue reading...
Skating With a Stroller: It Can Be Done!
April 29, 2013 by Erin
Most of my workouts lately are more about play and less about getting to the gym and sweating it up. My weekdays have been filled up with daycare/my work and kid exchanges, so I haven’t had the free blocks of time like I used to to... Continue reading...
Baby-Wearing Gets Funky and Fashionable: The BabyHawk Mei Tai
April 25, 2013 by Erin
I’m a big proponent of baby-wearing. Strapping my kids onto me saved my sanity many times. Like those times when the baby screams the moment you even act like you might be thinking about putting him or her down. Or those times when you... Continue reading...
A Thank You Note Solution We Love!
April 24, 2013 by Erin
The following is a post sponsored by Signazon. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Ever since I was pregnant with my daughter, I’ve made sure I’ve always had stationery on hand. First, it’s all the gifts you get... Continue reading...
Organic Doesn’t Mean Healthy: 4 Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating for Kids
April 11, 2013 by Erin
Today, Chanda Guerin is here to share tips to encourage healthy eating for kids—getting them to step away from the Cheetos in favor of whole foods. Chanda’s a health and nutrition education masters of science candidate who enjoys... Continue reading...
