This post is sponsored by REI. All opinions are my own. Let me start by saying you do NOT need specific hiking gear for moms to get out on the trail! I often just wear regular old leggings and a … Read More
Last January, I was following Ralphie of the Simply on Purpose Instagram account and she mentioned the family economy that they do. We’d had the kids help out with household responsibilities previously, but it wasn’t quite as organized as I … Read More
Until her party this weekend, it didn’t quite seem true that my baby is ONE. But now she is! Because those 48 hours and cake made all the difference. The day of her birthday was so so gorgeous out. We … Read More
Early this year, some mom friends and I decided to start a little joy school, or a coop toddler preschool class, once a week. We all had kids of similar ages, and we planned to each teach one week a … Read More
Much as it saddens me to admit, K’s first birthday is right around the corner. First birthdays are big in Indian tradition, so I’ve been thinking of doing a little party for her. She is super social, so I think … Read More
[Whoo boy, first toddler eating and now toddler screen time? Since when did I become such a not-afraid-of-controversy blogger? (I didn’t; I’m still deathly afraid. This just happens to be important to me.)]A couple of months ago, Janssen posted about … Read More
Growing up, any extended family gathering revolved around food. A long and late breakfast was followed by a multi-coursed lunch, and shortly after was a big dinner, either cooked at home or eaten out. Indians take food seriously, and I … Read More
Summer’s in full swing and we’ve already kicked into some fun little travels. Pittsburgh First up was Pittsburgh to visit Dan’s brother and his family. It had been a while since we’d seen them, and oh, did we have fun. … Read More
Gray shirt: thrifted (Ann Taylor Loft); Lace undershirt: Downeast Basics; Cardigan/Cords/Shoes: Target; Bag: Zappos Some people hate birth stories. I happen to love them. To those of you who can’t stand hearing about the minute details of how someone else’s … Read More
