Can you guys belief it’s almost the 4th of July?? Although I know a lot of kids just got out of school, mine got out mid-May and go back mid-August, which means our summer is about halfway over. And while my son did tell me that one hug from his sister couldn’t fix 7 years of […]
Day: July 16, 2014
by Whitney Moss on June 30, 2014 in Mommy,Month 5,Sleepy We know there are those people whose infants start sleeping eleven or twelve hours a night around four months old. These so-called “babies” take three daily naps at 8, 12 and 4.30. And then there are the rest of us. At one point my moms […]
This is a list of flexible jobs for stay-at-home moms, and I’ll acknowledge that for some women, none of them will be a fit. It’s not a list of flexible jobs for women who are lawyers, pilots, pharmacists, or product managers. The idea here is that there are some opportunities to leverage technology to earn […]
As I talked about in my "What’s Next for Parent Hacks" post, parent hacks don’t just live here — they’re circulating all over the Internet. The trick is finding the good stuff. I’m moving the Parent Hacks submission process from email to social media. When you include #parenthacks with the tips or links you post on your Facebook, Twitter, […]
Did you know that gardens can grow so much more than pretty flowers and tasty vegetables? Gardening is shown to reduce stress, elevate your mood, and provide gentle exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. Kids who help in the family garden are more likely to eat their veggies, and more likely to try a […]
We moms adore receiving those precious handmade gifts from our little ones. There’s just something about seeing that work of art from your kids that can’t be beat. Well, here’s a little secret… Dads love it too! This year for Father’s Day, get crafty with your kids. Help them create a beautiful canvas that Daddy […]
If you don’t follow Sara and me on Instagram (and maybe if you do), you might not know that we’ve both been out of town on vacation. So if we haven’t answered your emails or questions or if you’ve generally been feeling neglected, that’s why. We still love you. We’re here now. I had really […]
I’m pretty sure that STITCH FIX was invented just for me. Since it started in the Bay Area, it is highly possible that someone overheard my weird clothes-shopping peculiarities in some coffee shop and launched it into a startup. That really happens out here. The deal is that real-life human stylists create a box of 5 items […]
Grilled veggies are a mainstay summer side dish at our house, and the recipe that I’m sharing with you is not just any grilled vegetable recipe — it’s the best grilled vegetable recipe! It’s based on Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe which I’ve modified. To be honest, the marinade is what really sets it apart. It’s […]