by Melanie Darnell | May 26, 2015 | Baby's Firsts, Parenting Advice
If you have one child, I’m sure at this point you, your husband and your little one are now comfortable with the family of three you have become. Your first child is currently the center of your world, your days are planned around his nap schedule, all toys in the...
by Melanie Darnell | May 19, 2015 | Baby Gear, Helpful Hints, My Favorites, Parenting Advice
When I was putting together Sage’s playroom I wanted to create a space that would facilitate learning and allow Sage to have full control over his activities. Many of my ideas and design concepts for the playroom were inspired by the Montessori philosophy. The...
by Melanie Darnell | May 16, 2015 | Developmental Activities, Parenting Advice
If your toddler is anything like Sage, then I can guess your child loves to open and close cabinets and mimic everything that mommy does in the kitchen! From pretending to mix bowls with whisks, to moving kitchenware in and out of cabinets, toddlers enjoy the hustle...
by Melanie Darnell | May 12, 2015 | Baby-Led Weaning, Recipes
Next to diapers and wipes, the most important items in my diaper bag are the snacks! We try to eat most of our meals at home, but Sage is a hungry boy so I always pack several snacks for him when we are out. A well-fed toddler is a happy (and healthy) one! What I look...
by Melanie Darnell | May 2, 2015 | Recipes, Vegan Meals
People become vegans for many different reasons; whether it’s for animal rights, environmentalism, health reasons, or the simple fact you don’t like the taste of dairy or meat products. Today, I would like to share my journey into veganism and why I chose this path...