Danielle Spencer
Two More Quick & Easy Indoor Activities
As we scratch and claw our way through these last (and hopefully few!) days of cold weather here are two more very easy and kid friendly indoor activities. Maybe they will buy you a...
Keeping the Love Alive
In honor of Valentines Day let’s talk about love, true love. (Princess Bride, anyone?)
My husband and I were married very young. I was 18 and he was 21, to be exact. It’s true. We...
A Letter of Apology
Can anyone relate to a crazy day with their children? Here is a tongue-in-cheek letter I wrote (but never sent!) after one of my days with my lively girls.
Dear Washing Machine Repair Man,
First of...
Public Temper Tantrums? Yes Please!
Ah yes... temper tantrums. I am certain we have all been there before. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of experiencing a temper tantrum then buckle your seatbelt of patience and get ready...
Nursing Pad Tutorial {how to make your own!}
Making your own nursing pads can be a fun, cheap and easy project. I wanted to make my own for several reasons:
To save money.
Store bought reusable nursing pads are terrible (expensive) flat...
Finding comfort after a pregnancy loss
Miscarriages can be very personal and emotional - yet are shared by so many women. Not every woman who has lost a baby can share their story or even talk about their loss, but...
The Top 7 Reasons why Living in Madison is so Awesome
I have lived in Madison for three years now and let me tell you that I love this city. Before living in Madison, my husband, girls and I lived in a small town in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
No, it’s not Christmas. It’s better than Christmas. School is starting very soon! In our house, this means we have one daughter going into second grade, one daughter starting 4K and one daughter still at...
The best book you won’t read
Recently some friends, who are expecting their first child, asked my husband what books about parenting we would recommend they read before their baby is born.
My immediate answer? Don’t read any books!
Of course sarcasm...