Last week, I texted my cousin-in-law about her transition back to work after maternity leave. She was holding up but hating pumping at the office. It brought back a lot of memories for me, too. Here are the 3 tips I gave her on how I adjusted to pumping breastmilk at work. First, my street…
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Back in the Fall, I posted an article about getting kids more involved in gardening with six simple garden tasks. Of course, if they are unlikely to listen, you might never get them to the garden to try out Step 1. With two kids, two nephews, a niece and a Godson, I'm no kid-whisperer, but…
Continue reading ➞ The best, simple way to get kids to listen to you
In just a few clicks, you could be done gift shopping for the kids in your life. All for under $20! These gifts for kid gardeners are interactive, educational and help teach patience. More than 20 gifts for under $20 a piece.
My kids went to a private preschool. The place is awesome. It is in a custom-built, self-sustainable little schoolhouse on the grounds of a nature preserve. Tuition was more than the taxes on my home. The teachers are kind and loving. The kids are learning and exploring. The parents range from frumpy to stuck-up. Fitting.…
Continue reading ➞ How to be pretentious at a preschooler’s birthday party
