Ladybug, you live in the South. Summer’s here. Things are warming up. It’s going to be hot. And you know that nothing quenches your thirst better than a tall, sparkling cup of iced tea. Not even ice cold water. According to www.nationalicedteaday.com, next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, and […]
“Mom, why do I need to speak Hindi? No one else speaks it. My teachers don’t, and my friends don’t. And anyway I am American, not Indian.” When my son asks these questions, I explain that because his parents were born in India and brought up in Indian culture, it will always be a big […]
On Martin Luther King Jr’s Day of Remembrance, many of us reflect on the Civil Rights leader and what he stood for: freedom, justice, and equality for all citizens. Some use the day in service to others, volunteering for food distribution or other community service projects around the area. If you are looking for opportunities […]
Looking back at my childhood Christmases, some of the key things I remember are those things we did every year: helping my mom set up the nativity scenes and decorate the tree, going to a candlelight service on Christmas Eve, opening gifts in a specific order. Since my family lives in Texas and my husband’s […]
Getting your kid involved in the kitchen is a beautiful experience. No, a messy experience. No, a lovely experience. A rewarding experience? Well, we’re onto something here! No matter how you look at it baking with your child during the Holidays is great way to build memories and make new traditions. It’s easy to become […]
The Elf on the Shelf craze is a supermom’s (or superdad’s) dream. Who wouldn’t relish in the freedom of frequently reminding their child that Santa is always watching and you better watch out? Not to mention the extreme pinning and creativity that comes with naming and creating […]
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the carols, the lights, the decorations, the cheerfulness, the nostalgia, the traditions. Last year, we were still getting used to having a child and I knew better than to have big plans for ALL OF THE THINGS we could do. But being Type A, my wheels […]
I’m moving! Not out of Richmond, but down the road a bit to a larger home in Bon Air. And while we are all excited about the move, it does not come without stress. Moving, I’ve been told, can be right up there with having a death in the family as far as stressors […]
This post contains age-sensitive content that some parents would prefer to read when little ones are not present. I vetoed Santa Clause the second I found out I was pregnant with our first child. I didn’t want to “do Santa.” I went back and forth for months, in my head discussing the pros and cons […]
Holidays can be a time for celebration, community, fellowship, and family. But when you are spending all day laboring in the kitchen to prepare a meal and then eat for maybe 30 minutes, only to spend half the night cleaning up the kitchen, it can feel a little overwhelming. Here are my Top 5 Ways to […]
