Parenting

I confess...I'm already planning my Pickle's third birthday. Her birthday is in March. (Uh... It's November) But we've been to several birthday parties in the past few weeks and it's given me the birthday itch! So I thought it would be fun to...

I didn't know anything about children before the arrival of my first child, but I did know exactly what I was and wasn't going to do with my baby.  I'd have him on a schedule. Naps would be like clockwork.  I'd...

Did you know the average American adult spent $854 on Christmas gifts alone last year? Seriously, check it out here.  So for a two-adult household, that makes over $1700 just for gifts! What about decorations, food, travel, and all...

When I found out I was pregnant with my first born, I was overjoyed.  Seeing that plus sign set into motion infinite feelings of love, gratitude, happiness, and worry.  Yup, even though my pregnancy had been desired, planned, and...

Remember when before you had kids, your dogs were your babies? You took them on walks, included them in Christmas photos, and maybe they even slept in your bed. Then your bundle of joy arrives and soon those fur...