Guys. Might I be the last blogger on earth to write about my love for Trader Joe’s? Perhaps. But still! Let’s dig into this. Given our family’s penchant for tearing through dozens of pieces of fresh fruit in hours (hours! Once my three kids ate eight–EIGHT–nectarines in four hours.), I always like to plan a […]

One of the most accurate ways a parent can measure whether her household is officially back to school is by the first Catching of the Bug. And by Bug, I mean stomach-devouring, vomit-inducing, rapidly-spreading virus. So yes, if you’re wondering, we are most definitely “back to school” over here. Just me. In bed. Not puking, […]

Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro, a pediatrician in practice for 50 years in the Central Florida area, has a specific approach when it comes to treating patients who have one of four conditions he terms an “epidemic” in our country–autism, allergies, ADHD and asthma. And that holistic approach involves looking inward–specifically, at diet and the toxic load […]

Few beauty products are good enough to be used up to the last drop. So while I’m still testing a bunch of new goodies, let’s review those that are good enough to turn into beauty empties! This Batch of beauty empties Includes… A shampoo/conditioner duo that’s been in my shower for four months now, it’s […]

I’ll cut right to the chase: Target has the best office and work clothing. Hands down. Especially this dress.

I was Instagram DM’ing with a friend last week when I accidentally came up with the most accurate phrase yet to describe my state of mind. I told her that lately, I have been a walking, talking, swiftly-ticking “What If bomb.” Other parents might know what a What If bomb is; I know most mothers […]

There are skincare products that are in it for the long haul, taking weeks or more to perform–and I love those too–but when it’s quick results you’re after, these favorites of mine give immediate results. So for today’s quick beauty lesson, I’m filling you in on three great formulas that can deliver overnight. Let’s dive […]

I really thought for the longest time that I would never sleep eight consecutive hours again. And I mean that in the most literal of ways. When it comes to lack of sleep, we have been the poster family for Exhausted Parents of Young Children. And with our kids–now 6.5, almost 5, and just over […]

Well, I’d love to say that we are super geeked out about a long holiday weekend here in Florida; but the truth is, we are in hunker down mode.

I’m not saying it’s wonderful to be the mom who is saying, at a decibel level of 1,000, “CAN EVERYONE JUST STOP TALKING FOR FIVE MINUTES???”, but I am saying that I am that mom. (Pausing while you judge.)But seriously. Guys, the daily anxiety of rearing three people not bound for serial-killerdom is real. And […]