Ok, truth time. I don’t do New Year’s Eve. I’ve been getting up before 6 for the last 11 years and nothing, not even staying up until midnight, is going to change that. Let’s face it, some kids are just morning people. With four of them, you can guarantee that at least one will get […]
Mom Review: Chewbeads
When I first learned that I was going to be reviewing Chewbeads, I was hesitant. To be honest, I have never given my kids anything like this teething necklace. I have used popsickles, frozen fruit in those little mesh bags, and infant toys but nothing that we could actually share together. For those of you […]
Fort Harrison State Park
With the final arrival of Spring-like weather, we were able to take our kids out and play. Our schedule is really busy, between homeschooling activities, traveling for my work, and the cooler weather. Today was the exception to the rule. I was determined to get out and let my kids run wild. We packed a […]
Xbox Game Review: Destiny
Say goodbye to all your free time… Xbox Destiny is the latest game released by developer Bungie, the people that brought you the Halo series. At its core it is a FPS but mixed with aspects of RPGs and MMOs. The basic story, and so far the story is VERY basic, is that an immense […]
Embracing the Holidays (guilt free) as a Working Mom
I am not your typical working mom; I work long hours, I am away from my children and I am not paid. Nuts, I hear you say. Yes, at times I feel it is all a bit nutty. I am a medical student and spend all of my days on clinical rotation. I will […]
My Mary Christmas
By Anne Maslanka Christmas has always been special to me and my siblings, mainly because my mom, Mary, loved Christmas. She prepared all year long to make Christmas the very best for us. Each year as Christmas came to an end, she would ask, “Did you have a good Christmas, honey?” Christmas 2011 was […]
7 Holiday Tips for Couples
Spending time as a family is always important to us, but this is magnified during the holiday season. There are traditions to be made and enjoyed as a family during this time. On Thanksgiving we always get together with friends and family, and pig out on bad for us food and watch sports all day […]
Capturing the Perfect Moment with Santa
Getting the perfect Christmas photo with your child and Santa Clause can either be a great success or a total disaster. Our resident photographer offers a few tips to getting the perfect picture of your special little one with the Big guy himself! 1) Prepare your kids days in advance! Show them pictures of other […]
Elf on the Shelf – A Calender of Ideas
If you’ve never heard of Elf on the Shelf you have been missing out on some absolute fun for your whole family. Elf on the Shelf is a children’s book written and illustrated by Coë Stienwart. “The book tells a Christmas-themed story, written in rhyme, that explains how Santa Claus knows who is naughty and […]
Mom Review: The Healing Room
Although I am a huge fan of working out for physical and mental health, I was able to have a chance to experience some real pampering. For Christmas this year, while I was 8 months pregnant, I received a gift certificate for a reflexology and hot towel treatment from The Healing Room. Although I just […]