It is often said that parenting doesn’t come with a handbook. There couldn’t be, because we are all unique individuals, and we each require a different parenting approach. This is no more obvious than in a larger family. When you have your second child, you quickly realize that all that confidence and parenting expertise you…
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Beyond gritty turkey sandwiches
Our family went to the beach for Mother’s Day this past weekend. We were the reflective ones on the shore Sunday afternoon. The water was cool, the sand soft, and the play fun. It was beautiful and special but just as you would expect from a trip to the beach there was sand in some…
Couch date
Couch date. After getting kids settled, everyone is home from dance, and some cleaning up is done (by no means all of it) Jeremy and I settle down for some time just for us. A book, some wine, cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella balls and basil off our plant outside along with some roasted almonds…
Sugar baby’s cake
This is our 6th first birthday carrot cake. It’s a healthier option than other cakes, right? ~ Jeremy
Cakestravaganza – Beyond your average birthday cake.
A family of eight has a lot to celebrate. At times it feels like we just go from one party to the next. Seven of our birthdays occur within a 5 month span, and there are Holidays sprinkled in between too! It typically starts with Earthbaby’s birthday, right before Thanksgiving, so it goes something like…
Beyond talking to myself
It is highly doubtful I need yet another project, there is too much on my plate already. Yet here I am, writing for a new blog. The thing is, even with so many plates spinning all the time, I’m constantly writing articles or blog posts in my head and I need a free outlet. Like…