As the daughter of a veterinarian, I grew up with dogs. My parents have always had two family dogs since they were married, which has been more than 35 years. I consider myself a dog-lover, and thought Ted and I would have added a four-legged friend to our family BEFORE having a … [Read more...]
Active Play for Babies
In honor of Kids Eat Right Month, my family and I are making a conscious effort to be more physically active together everyday. The more I reflect on our daily activity, the more I realize that our 10-month old son is the most physically active person in our family! In fact he … [Read more...]
Baby Diaper Bag Must-Have’s
There are the “givens” for any diaper bag: diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, and hand sanitizer. I’ve found there are a few other items that have helped both Joey and I get through the short and long road-trips away from the comforts of home. … [Read more...]
DIY: Texture Toys for Babies and Toddlers
The winter of 2014 was one I’ll always remember. Not only was this Joey’s first winter, Metro Detroit broke the record for the snowiest winter EVER. What a record to beat, right?! Now if I were in elementary or high school, I’d probably think this was the BEST winter ever because … [Read more...]


