Cherilyn Thomas 
There were some great photo magnets on Pinterest, and I thought this would be a fun project. They are not hard to make and don’t take much of your time. You can give them to your family and friends as gifts. Whether it’s for someone’s Christmas or birthday gift, these photo magnets make wonderful gifts … Read more
For another one of our DIY posts, I recently spoke to a good friend of ours, Liz, mama of two sweet little girls. I asked her to talk me through a DIY project of hers – to make a DIY Chalkboard Table. How to Make a DIY Chalkboard Table Step 1. Find an Old Table … Read more
Mama: Karen Stats: 8 lbs., 7 oz. Type of Birth: Vaginal Birth Location: Hospital Primary Care: Obstetrician We always dreamed of having 2 children. So when we found out that we were pregnant with our second baby, I was over the moon! It was right before my daughter turned two. I got J to change to a … Read more
Halloween is a scary, fun time for many families across the country. This year though, it won’t be the severed limbs, vampires, or ghosts that give me a fright. Instead, it will be the contents of my son’s treat bucket after going door-to-door around the neighborhood. My 3-year-old son, P, has several allergies and intolerances … Read more
If you have tried babywearing, I know you love it. If you are considering it, you will love it. I have always loved my old Beco carrier, which stood the test for both my husband and me. We used it well into toddlerhood, probably to the max recommendation of 4 years. Now on my second baby, … Read more
This is the second part of a three-part series helping parents who travel through airports with babies and children. Here is a link to Part 1 and Part 3. This part of the series focuses on airport security. Hopefully, airport security should only take a few minutes. Still, it can be one of the most stressful parts of … Read more
Pork and slow cooking is a perfect match, add in some gravy, and you turn the taste up a notch. I have had this recipe for years and made it so many times I can’t even remember who or where I got it. It exists on a simple handwritten recipe card that is well-worn. Sometimes … Read more
If you’ve spend any time on Pinterest, have little ones, or consider yourself even a little crafty, you might know that chalkboard signs have become all the rage. Chalkboard signs can be used for so many things —wedding décor, decorative signs for your home or ways to display quotes. Quite a few mamas at Mama … Read more
If you’re a nursing mama, you might wonder how to ensure you’ll have enough milk to feed your little one, especially during their growth spurts. One tried, and true method is to eat lactation cookies. Yes, you heard me right – COOKIES!!! These cookies are made of lots of milk production-promoting ingredients such as oatmeal, … Read more
My family travels a lot, almost 100,000 miles in the last five years. The arrival of our second baby this spring suddenly made air travel a teeny bit more complicated, especially when I’m the only adult flying with our boys. Our oldest is almost five and it’s a treat for him to get to watch … Read more