5 Ways Your Tween Can Give Back During the Holidays [Video]

Parents, you work hard to instill a sense of gratitude and generosity of spirit within your kids. With the holidays fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to give your kids an opportunity to further develop and exercise their charitable spirit in a way that makes a positive difference in their community. Take a look at […]

My Husband Is Not ‘Such a Great Dad’ for Taking Care of His Kids

Last weekend, I left my kids home with their dad for girls’ weekend in Las Vegas with my former boss (relax you guys, she’s 70). We had a total blast. We gambled, shopped, ate very, very well, and even took in a female impersonator show. By all accounts we did Vegas right. When I scheduled […]

6 Worst Things About Having a Blogger for a Mom

Hi everybody, this is Boy Wonder and I’m going to tell you why it’s weird to have a mom who’s a blogger. My mom wasn’t always a blogger, but even before she had this job she always talked about me a lot – like how I was doing in school and stuff like that. I never […]

You’ve Got Mail! 18 Crazy Cool Novelty Mailboxes

When our neighbors asked if we’d be willing to go in on matching mailboxes for our shared mailbox post, we thought, “Sure, why not.” What we didn’t expect was for them to come back with super deluxe bronze mailboxes to the tune of $400 each. Now I know that a beautiful mailbox can add real […]

Whould You Know If Your Child Was Being Bullied? 9 Signs to Watch Out For

As far as I know, neither of my kids have fallen victim to bullying **knocks on wood**, but as Boy Wonder gears up for junior high, visions of tight-fisted collar threats and backpack pummeling dance through my worried mom head. Would I know if my child was being bullied? Would my child tell me? The […]

The Hardest Part About Being a Work-At-Home-Mom

Translation: “Hi Mom, I love you so much. I’ll love you forever. I hope you love me too. I wish you could spend more time with me.” Two years ago when I quit my full-time job outside the home, I did it because I was miserable and missed my kids. At that time, Boy Wonder, […]

15 Perfectly Pretty Thanksgiving Place Cards from Etsy

I’m not hosting Thanksgiving at my house, but if I was I’d TOTALLY go for these perfectly pretty Thanksgiving place cards from Etsy! So cute you’ll want to save them, wear them, or better yet – tell everyone you made them yourself.

7 Life Lessons from the the ‘Kid Table’

You may not realize it, but sitting at the “kid table” growing up taught you some valuable life lessons. No really, check ’em out.

Essential Fall Linens for Your Thanksgiving Table

From perfecting Grandma’s famous stuffing to creating a gratitude tree for guests to enjoy, you’ll work hard preparing a Thanksgiving to remember. Because this annual gathering of grateful hearts and hungry bellies deserves the very best, you’ll need festive fall serveware and rich autumnal linens to create a stunning Thanksgiving tabletop worthy to showcase your […]

Best Holiday Hostess Gifts Under $50

Never one to show up to a party empty-handed, you’ll want to present your gracious hostess with a gift that shows your appreciation for the invitation. Give a gift that’s big on heart and small on price with the best holiday hostess gifts under $50!