7 TTC Tips for Eager Couples
After having three kids within four years, people seem to think that Nate and I are experts in the delicate art of conception. We wanted our … Read more
6 Tips for Parents Grappling with Child Sports
My husband is an athlete, through and through. Child sports were part of his upbringing, and competition runs in his blood. Excelling at no less … Read more
5 Things Couples Should Do Before Getting Pregnant
Nate and I were together five years before getting pregnant with our first son. I’ve known plenty of people who didn’t have that kind of … Read more
6 Tips for Teaching Children Compassion
It is a difficult thing, teaching children compassion. Awareness of other people’s feelings and a desire to help. Childhood is inherently self-centered. Most young people simply haven’t … Read more
39 Kick-Ass Bathroom Decor Ideas
On our endless list of household renovations – along with finally finishing the outside paint job and adding a pool deck – is a master bathroom. Our … Read more
What My Uterus Taught Me
I’m hovered over the toilet, panting as the contents of my day sting my esophagus, splashing acid upwards through my throat. Guacamole was probably a … Read more
4 Basic Money Management Tips
Nate and I have struggled for years to come up with a basic money management system that works for us and our home, and we’ve … Read more
Paint it All White
Earlier this month I shared that our house was a complete and utter disaster as we moved my office into the former guest room to … Read more
Brush Clearing Prepares for Emergencies
When Chelsea and I first moved in together, our long-term philosophies were glaringly different. When it came to getting tools, furniture, electronics or other high-budget … Read more
YOU Get a Gift Card and YOU Get a Gift Card
I used to think that gift cards were the cop-out of gift giving. Not much personality, not a lot of thought. And then after being on … Read more