I love Easter for a couple reasons: 1. It’s only 1 of 2 mainstream Christ-centered holidays. 2. It has way less drama than the endless shopping trip known as Christmas. Don’t get me wrong. Christmas is A-mazing. But. Easter really digs into the heart of Christianity—Jesus’s sacrifice and best of all, our salvation. Still, sometimes…
Are you looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for dads that go beyond the traditional “Best Dad Ever” mug? Finding the perfect gift for my husband has always been a challenge. For one, Valentine Day is a romantic holiday…and yet my man is so not romantic. Do I get him something funny? Something practical? Techy? Thankfully,…
When I was a new mom, nothing could put me in panic mode quicker than the flu and a common cold. I’m not kidding. I automatically thought of nursery rhymes like John Brown’s Baby and Solomon Grundy. Now (a battle-hardened mom of two), it seems like we’re dealing with some kind of new illness every…
Do you ever feel kind of bad for using disposable diapers? Environmentalists have made it clear that disposable diapers just fill the landfills. You’d like to try a greener option like cloth diapers or even biodegradable diapers, but man…they’re just so expensive! I get it. When you’re raising a baby on a budget, justifying the…
Christmas is a special time when you have a newborn in the house. I remember wanting to commemorate everything for my daughters’ first holiday–their first gift, the absolute wonder in their eyes when they beheld Christmas lights, and even their mild terror when they met santa for the first time. What better way to celebrate…
When you’re a first-time mom, figuring out the difference between a diaper rash vs yeast infection can be difficult. From one mom to another, this article covers the different symptoms, causes, and treatment of both. Dealing with any kind of rash is kind of a bear. Don’t worry, Mama; baby will be feeling better in…
