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Baby First Birthday + DIY Rag Tie Banner

My baby girl turned one recently. Happy Birthday Gigi! To celebrate, I wanted to decorate a bit, but didn't want…

9 Adorable Baby Girl Birthday Themes

My daughter turns one next month. So, I've been digging around on Pinterest, looking for cute first birthday ideas. I…

Top 10 Family and Food Blog Posts of 2014

A lot has changed this year. Two biggies---my daughter Giada was born and we left California and moved back 'home'. My…

McCormick Railroad Park Christmas Lights

Merry Christmas! Tomorrow, we’re planning a low-key day with our little family. Our kids are still so young to really…

When to Stop Whole Milk for Toddlers

I’m a rule follower by nature. When Rocco turned one, I immediately switched him to whole milk, per the American…

Phoenix Zoo Lights Sneak Peek

Last week, our friends at Toyota invited us to the Phoenix Zoo to get a preview of ZooLights, and also…

Low Sugar Strawberry Cake

My baby boy, Rocco, turned two last month. For Rocco's first birthday, I made him a low sugar smash cake…

Rocky the Flying Squirrel DIY Aviator Hat

It’s Rocco’s first Halloween where he will go out trick-or-treating. He doesn’t understand what Halloween is, but we are excited…

In Praise of Mancation

Recently, my work became a mancation of sorts, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Picture me rollin’.…

Do Parents of High Needs Babies Harbor Resentment?

Do parents treat their high needs babies differently when they are older? Do the early years with a difficult baby…