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When my cousins and I were younger, we used to play dress up. Our grandmother had this huge trunk full of clothes and goodies that we dug through and created looks with (albeit outrageous ones). It was loads of fun and it was a great way for all of us to spend time together and bond with one another. We still have pictures of those fun times! I read a quote by Kate S …

Summer is a popular time for weddings. The weather is lovely (in most places), everyone is in the mood for traveling and the bright sunny days put everyone in a cheery mood. For some people, summer is a time to get married and celebrate other occasions. For those couples who want to celebrate summer love by showcasing their patriotism, there is the option of having a 4th of Jul …

I just spent the last several days at the lake with my entire extended family for a reunion. We were celebrating my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. I hadn't seen some of my family members since my wedding 4 years ago. Some, even longer. So getting to spend time and make memories with my loved ones was really special. I saw my little guy bond with some of the …

I am going to a family reunion on the lake in a couple of weeks. And I don't know about you, but my post-pregnancy body hasn't seen a swimming pool in, well, a very long time. However, I am very much looking forward to breaking out the monokini and taking a dip with my little one. If he has as much fun in the lake as he does in the bathtub, it will be a fun and entertaining tim …

Lately, my son has been very clingy. If I am not holding him, playing with him or watching him learn new things, he makes his way over to me and grabs on at the most convenient place on my body. Don't get me wrong, I love my little guy so, so much and I love that he needs me. But sometimes I feel smothered and I want to say to him, "mommy just needs a few minutes of alone time. …