Archives: Savvy Stories

DINO-mite

My son was really into dinosaurs this summer so of course his birthday party needed to be over the top dinosaurs from start to finish. That being said, I am not the type of girl who likes to spend a lot of money on parties for kids. I think that with…

Mesmerized Mondays

“Mesmerized Mondays”… a few ideas, tips, blogs, websites, products, etc that have literally ‘mesmerized’ me in the last week.

Keep Your Sick Kid Away From Mine

Why is it that some parents feel the need to take their sick babies out in public? Especially places full of babies and children?!

Does the parental social calendar somehow trump common sense? Or do these parents really just want company in their sle

Trusting Your Parental Gut

Whether you are a mommy or a daddy, you have an unexplainable inner knowledge of what is best for your child as well as what is absolutely NOT.

Sometimes it is a tiny whisper in the back of your brain that suggests you need to talk to your pediatrician

Love Bugs

Recently, I received a “Rainy Day Survival Kit” from CraftProjectIdeas.com.  The box was full of fun supplies, and the boys and I were excited to put them to good use.  We decided to make some “Love Bugs” for Valentines…

“Kiss” Countdown 2012

Last year I made a “Hershey’s Kiss” countdown to Valentine’s Day for my boys.  It was a huge hit {which is not surprising given that it involved eating chocolate each morning}! 
This year, I decided to let them make their own, and here it…

Good Books/Great Food

There is nothing better than a good book, good friends and of course…amazing food.

A Birthday Cheese “Cake”

It’s birthday week around these parts. Rob turned 45 yesterday, and Jackson turns 10 tomorrow. Forgive me, but I think the next few posts will be mostly birthday inspired.

And The Cows Rejoiced For On This Day A Child Was Born

On January 25th, many moons ago, a child was born.

10 pounds and whatever-ounces.

The ounces don’t matter.

He was fat.

And a vagina wrecker

Post Card of Truth #5

Ever tasted breastmilk?