by Melanie Darnell | Feb 8, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
One thing every mom wishes she had more of is time. We do not have control over how many hours are in the day but we do have control over how we use the hours we do have. Below I list my top 5 tips for increasing productivity during the day: Wake up and hour earlier...
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 | 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 | Apr 29, 2015 | Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
This month Paul and I embarked on a family vacation to Hawaii. The tripped encompassed a five-hour flight, rental car, and off-site lodging, plus, it was all achieved with a 15-month-old in tow. The trip was one of our best, most enjoyable family vacations...