Category Archives: Family outings

Tied to the school’s schedule now

For lots of us, it’s a looong weekend coming up, and if my son hadn’t started kindergarten last week, I’d plan a little getaway. Wanna know why? Because last year, my husband and I realized something that we wished we … Continue reading

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What to pack in your diaper bag

If you get a chance before baby is born, ask your pediatrician about the best time to start taking your baby out and about. If not, just ask during your first office visit, which is generally just a couple days … Continue reading

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Just not necessary…

I was flipping through a family magazine while waiting for my doctor and noticed a picture of a few items that were labeled something along the lines of “Perfect for your travel.” One of the items was a portable pacifier … Continue reading

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Flying with a young child: Packing tips

As we continue our discussion about flying with a young child, here are some things to consider, regarding packing: **Start with a list of what to pack, focusing on items you need. Include your airline tickets/confirmation, IDs, insurance cards, baby’s … Continue reading

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Flying with a young child: General tips

The “Back to School’ sales popping up remind me that summer vacation is starting to wind down for families everywhere. For those of you still planning to squeeze in a trip before school starts, we’ll focus this week on tips … Continue reading

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Wedding Day

Share The wedding day started with a nice breakfast with the girls. The fellas were on their own. So Girly and I headed out with my sisters to chow down while the little guy stayed behind to talk Daddy and … Continue reading

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Will they? Won’t they?

Share My girly’s hives cleared up before my sister’s wedding. If you recall, she had broken out in a bad case – apparently, she’s allergic to amoxicillin (and therefore penicillin). But thankfully, they went away about a week before the … Continue reading

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Take me out to the park

My five-year-old son started teeball this year. If you’ve never witnessed a team of five- and six-year-olds playing baseball, you’re missing out. I mean, you wouldn’t see Major Leaguers run straight from second base to the Porta Potty like one … Continue reading

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Party on… just not at my house

We had my son’s fifth birthday party yesterday. Fifth! Yikes. Time flies. It was his first party that wasn’t at our house, and now after five years, I know what so many other parents already knew. It’s fabulous not to … Continue reading

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Happy Fall!

We’ve already gotten in the spirit of Autumn by doing a little apple picking over the weekend. This has become somewhat of a family tradition, and it seems my husband and I underestimated its popularity. When we told my son … Continue reading

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