Today is #GivingTuesday, the day we emerge from the shopping frenzy that began right after we shoved that last piece of pumpkin pie into our mouths (or, if we’re being honest, before dinner even started) and celebrate generosity.
Kicking...
Running with a little one in tow multiplies the logistical complexities of “going for a run” by about 100. There's scheduling around naptime, lunchtime, school time, potty time, and remembering not only your own gear - GPS watch, headphones...
I sit down with my cup of coffee and google “effectiveness of Cool Sculpting” while simultaneously writing a post on how to encourage my daughter to love her body just the way it is.
Sadly, the irony of this...
Recently, we said goodbye to our beloved daycare. Due to reasons beyond their control, our daycare had to close permanently. I am still in shock, still saddened that my daughter, Ilse, will no longer spend time with the friends...
When it comes to holiday cooking, there a few dishes that stand out in my mind. The ones you have at your table year after year, and the ones you want you kids to then pass on to their...
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Welcome back to the MPMB Book Club! It’s virtual, so please feel absolutely no pressure to read on our schedule. Feel free to simply join this “book club” on your own pace...
Editor's Note: The email at the end this post has been updated to reflect support efforts for the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County. Please contact amy@copyjack.com for details on how to help.
Bad things happen sometimes. Lately, it feels like all...
The holidays are my favorite time of year- I love the music, the weather changes, all the excitement, and the break from school and work. The only difficult aspect of the holidays for us is living far away from the rest...
The air is getting cooler, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. It’s easy to feel sentimental when surrounded by family and eating pumpkin pie, but how can we give thanks in the everyday moments of parenting? More specifically, how...
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Thanksgiving Day is wonderful. Family, food, friends... and usually a lot of people crammed into one home inside. all. day. Tough for kids, right?
Sometimes Thanksgiving can actually be a little hard because,...
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