I was going to keep quiet for Mother's Day. I didn't think anyone wanted to hear such doom and gloom on what is to be such a happy holiday. Then I began to realize I'm probably not the only...
My 5 year old, Ronin, is quite possibly the most stoic, mature kid I've ever known.  He brought home his Mother's Day present for me from school yesterday, and without being prompted, he handed it to me along with...
As we go through life we encounter so many experiences and come in contact with so many people that ultimately help to define who we are as individuals. For me, the most influential and loving relationship in my life...
I feel honored that I get to write a post about nursing on National Nurse Awareness Day. I'm not going to lie, I even traded post dates with another blogger so that I could write about some of my...
Humans are hard wired to avoid suffering at all costs - we have invented every kind of coping mechanism, from pain killers to alcohol to the softest, comfiest bed - all in an effort to avoid any form of...
Postnatal exercise. Getting back in the groove after baby. Ah, yes, we all envisioned this to be a certain way. Easy, perhaps. If you are as I was, you are anxious about moving again. Exercise is great! When we are...
My husband and I didn't completely know what to expect when we had our daughter 10 months ago. TV shows and movies make parenting look so easy at times. If a baby is sleepy, the parents would set the...
The smash cake. Really, is there anything cooler? It’s at the top of the list on every parent’s shopping list for baby’s first birthday. There is the formal family cake for the guests to enjoy and then, there is the...
We are looking for more writers! If you're looking for a way to connect with other moms, find a creative outlet, or set aside time for yourself then you are in luck! Pittsburgh Moms Blog is growing so fast, that...
Laundry. It never goes away. There’s always more laundry. And when you have a lot of kids, you have a lot of laundry. Like mountains of it. Like you could lose a small child amidst the heaps and piles. But...

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