The Bizarre Halloween Traditions I Grew Up With
The Bizarre Halloween Traditions I Grew Up With
So with the rumblings of Halloween everywhere I was reminded yesterday of the somewhat bizarre and of course twisted Halloween traditions I grew up with in England. I was walking my son home from school and he said mommy “clap your hands”. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Baby Shower Etiquette
Baby showers, as with Bridal showers and other semi-formal parties, they can be a source of stress and anxiety OR lots of fun and support from your friends and family community. I think the idea behind them is lovely. They are a celebration of something amazing and they also allow you to get a head start in building the library of product that can be so costly and stressful to think about, but also very helpful to you as new mom. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Bottoms Up! Mocktails for St. Patty’s Day
Mommy Maven: Holiday Traditions
Traditions, when they are good, make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Some of my earliest memories as a child were of trying to create traditions in our household. I think they lent themselves to a feeling of security. Now that I have my own family I am constantly thinking about new ones to create and while they are still so young it gave me so much joy this year when JR remembered and got excited about one of the traditions I have carried forward from when I was a child. … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Thanksgiving Traditions
Creating traditions with my family as well as embracing those from both Daron and from my family is one of the things I love so dearly about the holidays. It is so remarkable to me how many different holiday traditions there are and I absolutely love to hear about other people’s.… Read the rest
Paging Rosie: Trick or Treat Tips
Here are a few of my tips to help ensure a fun & safe Halloween with your little ones. I couldn’t resist including some of my favorite costumes this season as well!
Trick or treat!
*Make sure you lithe ones eat a really good and nutritious early dinner, then surrender to the candy!… Read the rest
A Special July 4th for the Pope Family
Today I officially become an American citizen. I have lived in America since I was 18 years old so this has been a long journey for me and I have to admit the fact that I am finally here is insanely meaningful and emotional to me.… Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Birthday Party Survival Guide
It is natural as parents to want our children to enjoy themselves as much as possible. And when more than at their birthday party?! All this stress and pressure to have a good time can often lead to tears and frustration, and I don’t just mean for your toddler (I think I’ve cried for one reason or another at just about every party I’ve had)!… Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Baby Shower Favors for Under $10
Baby Showers can be an expensive proposition especially for the people hosting the shower. In order to keep the budget manageable I recommend throwing the shower at one of the host’s homes and following the three Cs of baby showers: Cupcakes, Candy & Cocktails (with a mocktail for the pregnant ladies of course). … Read the rest
