Parenting books line the shelves of every bookstore- some helpful and others lacking in anything useful. As our first baby became a toddler, I was drawn to the idea of Positive Parenting as a natural extension from our attachment parenting days with him as a baby. I also love that the ideas of Positive Parenting are grounded in science… View Post
I love all the elaborate rainbow surprise cake desserts, darling decorations, and detailed crafts that fill up Pinterest. The reality though is I’m often short on time and I’m not going to be able to create all those things for each holiday. I don’t want to miss out on the fun though, so in the interest of helping out my… View Post
If you are working hard in your garden all season long, it goes without saying that you want to protect the literal fruits of your labor. It is the ultimate frustration to be planting and pulling weeds, only to have little Peter Rabbit come and eat your veggies! Therefore, easy DIY garden fence ideas is something most gardeners need in… View Post
Valentine’s Day Fondue With Kids I LOVE Valentine’s Day! I know it’s a Hallmark holiday and all, but I don’t really care. I even liked it when I was single because I believe it’s a time to share with others how much you care about them. And who doesn’t love a little appreciation now and then? I attribute this attitude… View Post
When you are just starting out as a vegetable gardener I think it’s really important to set yourself up for success. You need easy to grow vegetables that will provide you with both produce and the drive to continue gardening. It totally sucks to plant a bunch of exotic plants then battle insects, weeds, and the weather to get… View Post