When the temperature drops, I get the itch to bake. Partly because I get to eat whatever I bake, and partly because I love the coziness created by a warm oven with the delicious aroma of baked goods filling my home.  Today I decided to put a little twist on a classic banana bread to…

There are many thoughts that go through the mind of a mom; sometimes they are thoughts we never thought we would have- Other times they are thoughts we would never want to admit. At the end of a long day, I like to evaluate the things I think and say as a mom; because quite…

This will be the last in my apparent “Labor & Childbirth” series, at least for now.  My sister is now 37 weeks pregnant. In my conversations with her, as well as other friends toward the end of their first pregnancies, I’ve noticed a common trend. I experienced it, too; the fear of the unknown. You’ve…

“Every thing you need to know before you get pregnant!”  “How to Survive Pregnancy!”  “Preparing for Childbirth!” The above genre of articles are a dime a dozen. I should know- I immersed myself in them throughout my pregnancy. I felt fully prepared for whatever might come my way… Except I wasn’t.  A few of the…

My little sister is currently pregnant and due with my SWEET nephew in September. Throughout her pregnancy, I’ve answered any questions she has had, while the memory of my own pregnancy is still somewhat fresh in my mind.  As she is nearing her due date, we’ve begun to discuss those last few weeks of pregnancy,…