Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, and with Western Pennsylvania’s beautiful colors, crisp air, and countless kids’ activities, it’s not hard to see why I’m crazy about this season. From horse-drawn hayrides through bountiful pumpkin patches to the giggle-inciting navigation of a corn ... » Learn More about Fall Fun in Western PA
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Because You Love To See Them Smile
Ocean City, Maryland. That was my family's summer vacation destination when I was little. We would pack up the car with bags and boxes until there was barely any room left for people, then my brother and I would sprawl out in the backseat on the make-shift bed our Mom had fashioned with a few ... » Learn More about Because You Love To See Them Smile
Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
In April of 2014, I gave birth to my third child, an almost 10-pound baby girl. In August of 2014, the family and I went to the beach and I ate all the things. Also, alcohol. In September of 2014, I sat myself down and had a talk. Self, you're large and out of shape. Yes, you ... » Learn More about Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
Finding Balance at the MomCon in Pittsburgh
Women have a lot on their plates, and I'm not just talking about my soon-to-be birthday plate that had better be overflowing with lasagna, cake, and ice cream. I'm basically the human version of Garfield the Cat. Anyway, no, I'm talking about our proverbial plates that are piled so high with ... » Learn More about Finding Balance at the MomCon in Pittsburgh
Shopping with Kids: One Mother’s Victory
I love shopping. LOVE. IT. I do not love shopping with my kids. DO. NOT. Children can't appreciate the beauty of purchasing new shoes; they much prefer to put the beautiful, knee-high, leather (okay, fake leather, #broke) boots on their arms and pretend they're monsters. Nor do these small ... » Learn More about Shopping with Kids: One Mother’s Victory