by Amy | Mar 13, 2018 | My Family, Parenthood, Shopping
We bought our first house recently. After years in a rental where we couldn’t nail a picture up without security deposit panic, we were excited to make our new place feel like home. Our kids finally got a playroom, so we thought it would be fine to make our open plan...
by Amy | Mar 1, 2018 | My Family, Parenthood, Siblings
As every parent with two or more children knows, the fantasy of siblings can be very different from the reality. You dream that they’ll be best buddies who always play together, yet it seems like you spend most of your day begging them to stop poking each other in the...
by Amy | Dec 6, 2017 | My Family, Parenthood
Dear 2-Year-Old, What an exciting year it’s been! You peed on the potty at least as many times as you peed on the floor. You learned how to escape your stroller and sprint towards oncoming traffic. You pulled one sock over half your foot “BY MYSELF.” I get it: you’re...
by Amy | Oct 31, 2017 | Holidays, My Family, Shopping
Update: The giveaway has ended, but please enjoy the holiday shopping guide. Need inspiration for your holiday shopping? How about a free gift to get you started? Read on! UncommonGoods is one of my favorite online stores, especially when I’m looking for a...
by Amy | Oct 24, 2017 | My Family, Parenthood
A few weeks ago, I posted a picture of my daughter Chloe, age 2 1/2, on her first day of preschool. She was smiling so proudly in her navy top and striped skirt—a schoolgirl ready to take on the world. But 20 minutes later, when I attempted to drop her off and say...
