by Melanie Darnell | Jan 30, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Recipes
Menu Planning One of our family’s New Year’s Resolutions was to plan our weekly food menu and simplify it. Our goal was to eliminate the stress and the overwhelming feeling that is normally associated with that 5 o’clock hour in our household when everyone is hungry,...
by Melanie Darnell | Jan 24, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
In midst of constantly trying to be super mom, many moms are foregoing the most essential ingredient in achieving such a role, SLEEP! I find many of my mommy friends are functioning on very little sleep all too often. Caffeine and mommy-will can only sustain a person...
by Melanie Darnell | Jan 9, 2017 | Fitness
Pregnancy is such a special time as you are doing what seems almost imaginable, you are growing another human being inside you. During this time you may be tempted to spend most of your downtime relaxing on the couch and not pursuing physically activities. However,...
by Melanie Darnell | Jan 2, 2017 | Developmental Activities, My Favorites, Parenting Advice
The kitchen can be a great classroom for your child. It provides ample opportunities to teach a variety of things from colors to counting, food groups and the importance of nutrition. In addition, involving your child in the kitchen will fill them with self-confidence...