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How to Have an Allergy Friendly Playdate
One of my sons, has Celiac Disease, he has extreme reactions to small amounts of gluten (found in many grains like wheat, rye, and barley and processed foods). He has another food allergy, too. Bonus:...
You Aren’t the Queen Stop Saying “We”
Hey, so I heard "we" are potty training. You are? How awesome. Wait can I have your mother's phone number? I'd really like to have a chat with her about why her 20-40 something...
Food Gifts Kids Can Make
The holidays are SO MUCH FUN. Having kids around at the holidays is even more fun. The joy, the innocence, the unbridled love - it almost makes up for the early morning wake up...
The Year of the Teal Pumpkin
It was just a little over a year ago that one of my sons got sick. It was a nightmare scenario; we were traveling abroad in my husband's home country, a place where we...
Things that Make Kansas City an AMAZING Place to Raise Kids
The Nice
You know it. Kansas Citians are NICE (for the most part). I mean every town has a few scrooges but if you're hauling multiple little people around Kansas City, people will open doors for...
Managing Childcare and Special Medical Needs
Phew! You just got things all figured out, lined up sitters, nannies and preschool (which is quite a feat), and now you've discovered your little bundle of joy has some special medical needs. What...
Someday We Will All Laugh About This Right?
Someday we'll think back on this time fondly, people tell me that. All. The. Time. They tell me that things were actually easier in this stage of life, that soon things will get much...
Throw the BEST Summer Barbecue
Well, as I sit here the heat index is 112 degrees so I would like to start this post off by telling you that BBQ timing is flexible. A BBQ can be for breakfast....
To the Mom of the Kid with Food Allergies
Dear Mom,
I see you over there, the one with the allergic kid. Looking worried, looking tired. I saw how you hovered near the playground searching the ground for errant animal crackers or peanuts, the...
Cool Summer Meals
According to the always reliable internet, this summer we are in JUST the right spot for outdoor dining! I don't know about you, but heating up your house for summery meals on the patio...
Kids Farmers Market Challenge
It's almost summer which means it's farmers market time!
My all-time favorite farmers market activity? The Farmers Market Kids Challenge. So. Much. Fun!
Here's what you need:
Kids - Check! Yours alone will be great, but...
Costco $5 Rotisserie Chicken Dinners
There are so many things to love about rotisserie chicken Costco $5 rotisserie chicken (which apparently has its own Facebook page). In the best of times, it's crispy salty skin, and a meal on the table before...
You Can Pry My Kid Leash From My Cold, Dead Hands
File this under things I said I'd never do, but then did.
It's a growing list, my friends. In my earlier, kid-free life, I thought these kid leashes were somewhere in-between horrible and hilarious. Maybe...
Cooking for the Heart
Hey, moms. Guess what? It's not only old men who have heart problems. Actually, heart disease is the #1 killer of women! Seriously, I kid you not. You know what else? One of a...
Breakfast Around the Tree
Do you the remember holidays when you were a child? What is it that you remember, is it presents? A specific toy that you pined for? Something your parents paid a mint and battled...