Published on Friday, January 30, 2009 by caryn
By now you know how much my husband and I LOVE to travel! Well, one of the things we used to enjoy before we had my son was the snow. I'm no Lindsey Vonn by any means, but I manage to have a great time without breaking any bones along the way! I'm not talking about the bunny slopes but you won't find me on any diamond runs either! My husband, on the other ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by caryn
About a year ago, my husband and I decided to be proactive about choosing healthy foods at the grocery store. To be honest, we really prefer to shop at natural grocery stores but it isn't always feasible. Supermarkets (hence the word "super") carry an overwhelming assortment of items. Thus the challenge we face is identifying the "healthy" items, since the b... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by caryn
If you are a regular here, you know that I work as a neonatal intensive care nurse. I often stand back in awe of how parents trust my knowledge and clinical expertise to take care of their most precious of lives. Our goal as a discipline, is to empower parents with knowledge and training to care for their babies once they go home.
Moms, you don't have to be a n... Read More »
Published on Thursday, December 18, 2008 by caryn
When we we were first introducing solids to my son, my husband and I ensured that vegetables were one of the first foods that he tasted. We all know how important vegetables are. Consumption decreases the risk of developing of many diseases and they are packed with vitamins and minerals not present in other foods. While my husband and I strive to incorporate v... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 12, 2008 by caryn
I always feel so rushed around the holidays... particularly this year as we celebrate for the first time in our own home. It seems like every day it's something. Shopping, cleaning, preparing for guests, decorating, cooking....it can be overwhelming. Jason and I have such tight schedules and we struggle to find time to spend together as a family.
This holida... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 by caryn
All over the blogosphere you'll find gift guides with fabulous recommendations for young and old alike. Mom Central has just launched it's first annual Holiday Gift Guide after evaluating hundreds of products guys, gals, babies and toddlers, tweens, teens, and pets. They went above and beyond to assess the quality, availability, and the details each advertises to... Read More »
Published on Monday, December 8, 2008 by caryn
Before my son was born, my husband and I traveled extensively. While I like getting gifts, I'd much rather go on a family trip if I had the choice. One of the things we decided to do awhile back was to join a couple of rewards programs so that we could make the most of the money we spend on everyday purchases. Thanks to Mom Central, we were recently introd... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 5, 2008 by caryn
I have to admit that I LOVE to shop! Now that my son is a toddler it isn't so easy to take him to the mall. He'd much rather go to the park and play! Gone are the days of leisurely browsing for that perfect gift at just the right price. We were in Nashville over the weekend and it was the first time I had stepped inside a mall in months! Between the crazines... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Kobi Hendrix, Renee, Cheryl W., and Kari Follett. Congrats!*
Wasn't I just talking about laundry? : ) Sometimes I feel like I am always. doing. laundry. Between the food and the dirt stains from playing, I feel like it is a constant struggle to keep his clothes looking bright and... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
In a couple of days my husband, son, and I will be heading south for the winter...well...just for Thanksgiving. We used to make this trip at least twice a year but with the increase in flight costs and a toddler who isn't easy to tote, the trips have become few and far between. Unfortunately, that means Jason's parents don't see as much of us or my son and they wo... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 by caryn
You know a company has longevity when they've been around as long as you have been alive. This fall, Huggies is celebrating 30 years of helping moms through the diapering and potty training phases of childhood. I probably wore Huggies diapers and my son has worn them too!
They recently went on a 5 city tour which kicked off in New York City with celebrity mom All... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 17, 2008 by caryn
Every year my husband and I spend Thanksgiving with one of our families. The only time I remember being away from family was the 8 months we spent living overseas. That winter I was pregnant and homesick and cold! The thought of spending a holiday away from family and friends almost warranted the $900+ roundtrip ticket home. Almost. Of course we didn't make ... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 10, 2008 by caryn
They say it takes 30 days to form a habit. That's the premise behind most weight loss programs and the key to success if you're trying to adopt a change in lifestyle. I do everything I can to live the "green life." We recycle, buy local and organic, and preserve energy. We also use Clorox GreenWorks all-natural household cleaners. I have many roles and respons... Read More »
Published on Saturday, October 4, 2008 by caryn
I'm convinced that carpet and children should not co-exist in the same space! I guess I should say that having a CLEAN carpet seems like a distant memory I vaguely recall years ago before pureed peas and Cheerios. Our little boy is learning how to feed himself. What a messy endeavor that is! Our dining room is carpeted (whose bright idea was that anyway?) which ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by and entering (all 700+ of you!). The winner is Pamk (#543). Congratulations!
I still remember the day my parents bought me my first Nintendo Entertainment System. I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. Technology has come a long way from this:
Gaming is all the rage, part... Read More »