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Power to the breastfeeding mom. If nursing didn’t work out for you- no worries, but if you’re all about the boob, I thought you might be interested in learning about some nursing aids you might not know about. Because, let’s face it, nursing is a beautiful challenge meant to be enjoyed. I often doze off mid-feed.

1. Get comfortable

And by that, I mean stock up on the obvious: a rocker/glider, nursing pillow (like the Boppy), a side table (for water), and anything else that will keep you cozy (blankets, pillows, etc). Nursing stools are also...

Memorial Day weekend seems to be the unofficial start of summer. Now's the time when families want to get away, vacation and let lose- but sometimes roadtripping can be a tedious experience for families (especially with young kids). One can only pray kids willl nap so long, without crying, screaming or whining: are we there yet?

So I thought it would be fun to share some movie insight courtesy of Redbox. They recently released lists highlighting new and traditional movies to get your posse in the vacay spirit. These flicks are great to stream in the car...

The modest metal swing sets of the past have been replaced by play structures made of lumber with intricate accessories like rock-climbing walls, spiral slides, bridges and skybox play decks. Modern play structures, like  Gorilla play sets, start at $1,000 for a very basic model and can reach $10,000, depending on brand and add-ons.  Needless to say, a swing set is a significant investment for your home and your children’s development.

This spring season, when my husband and I were ready to purchase a swing set for our daughter, we turned to our friends at Leisure Installations - Outdoor Recreational Equipment Installations.  They were able to provide us with inside knowledge on...

Although my daughter is only two, she has already begun forming her charismatic personality and innocent views on the world.  I realize that it’s my job to provide her with the tools to flourish and contribute confidently to the universe. While I toss and turn at night because our lack of sound presidential nominees, the future of public bathroom propagandas, the current crisis in gun control and the increased cost of our organic-everything life, I’ve made a commitment to myself to instill in my family morals and values that I hope preserves forever. For example, I think simple acts of kindness, respect and empathy will change our world. I also think that bringing God back into our society...