Melissa Walker
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A Healthy, Convenient Snack Your Kid Will Love
Before kids, I tried hard to live by the "eat real food" rule. My refrigerator was full of vegetables and dairy, my pantry was stocked with nuts and → Read More
Guilt-Free Moms Share Parenting Shortcuts They’ve Kept Secret — Until Now
There is no such thing as a perfect mom, but there are all types of GREAT moms out there — and they each have their own particular tips and tricks for → Read More
How This Modern Mom Navigates a Demanding Schedule — Without a Car
I didn't know how much my life would change when I had kids, but now that I've got two girls under 7, it feels like I've added a (crazy, wonderful, intense) → Read More
5 Guilt-Free Snacks That Fuel After-School Adventures
After a long day at school, my kids come home like food monsters, hungry and panting and in need of sustenance — now. It would be so easy to tear open a → Read More
5 Guilt-Free Snacks That Fuel After-School Adventures
After a long day at school, my kids come home like food monsters, hungry and panting and in need of sustenance — now. It would be so easy to tear open a → Read More
6 Fun Lunchbox Surprises to Make Your Kids Smile at School
A bit of love goes into each school lunch parents pack, but kids don't always notice the effort. That's why every once in a while it's nice to add an extra → Read More
Easy Grab-and-Go Kits to Keep Kids Well-Fueled in Any Situation
No matter your parenting style — loosey goosey, hyper-organized, or somewhere in between — we dare you to find a mom who hasn't found herself in a → Read More
9 Ways to Prepare For a Safe and Healthy Delivery
There is so much focus on the joy of preparing for a baby — choosing a name, setting up a nursery, folding tiny little onesies in the drawer — that → Read More
Kid-Pleasing Lunchbox Staples to Make Lunchtime More Fun
It's easy to fall into the "sandwich + fruit + crunchy snack" pattern of lunch-making, and, hey, a solid routine is a parenting time-saver — we get it. Still, lunchtime is a break for hardworking kids, and it can be fun to rotate in some food items that are a little outside-the-box, so to speak. Here are a few easy options your children will love and you can feel good about packing. → Read More
Upgrade to Your First Adult Apartment With 7 Key Decor Pieces
Planning to move the furniture from your college years into your first adult apartment? Pause. Think on that. Yes, you can bring your favorite lamp and the → Read More
1 Mom Shares 9 Things That Make Late Nights With a Newborn Magical
A new baby can inspire every emotion under the sun . . . and then more by the light of the moon. Your life — and sleep schedule — has forever → Read More
7 Pieces of Wedding Advice You Really Want to Hear
You're engaged! Someone asked, the other person said "yes," and now there's a ring and hugging and lots of sharing of the good news! Everyone wants → Read More
A Healthy, Convenient Snack Your Kid Will Love
Before kids, I tried hard to live by the "eat real food" rule. My refrigerator was full of vegetables and dairy, my pantry was stocked with nuts and → Read More
5 Kid-Friendly Snacks to Fuel Outdoor Play
Every parent knows that the key to a long, fun Summer day in the sun is . . . food! If you don't have the fuel that your kids need to stay active all afternoon, they'll fade and whine and plead to go home. So that trusty snack bag? It's key. These five snack ideas are portable, healthy, and easy to prepare — plus, they're kid-pleasers, so you can stay and play outside all day. → Read More
Chic and Affordable Dorm Room Decor to Suit Your Finicky Collegiate
The college drop-off is a big moment for parents that's filled with pride, anxiety, nostalgia, and excitement. Make this mixed-emotion milestone fun and → Read More
The Family Guide to Summer: Party Entertaining Made Easy
Backyard barbecues, family birthdays, and Summer holiday parties are full of fun potential, as long as you have cold treats to beat the heat and inventive → Read More
4 Baby Milestones You Need to Celebrate
Big milestones get all the fanfare — first birthday party, first smile, first steps. Yes, those are great, but it's the in-between moments, the → Read More
What Your Favorite Ice Cream Treats Tell You About Your Future Career
Will you be a creative thought leader? A power player in business? An independent entrepreneur who forges a new path? Your personality and taste (yes, even for → Read More
Urban Activities So Energy-Sucking Your Kids Will Be Begging For a Nap
For most families, the sunny days of Summer mean time outside. Urban dwellers may not have nature (or even outdoor space) on their own properties, but that → Read More
How to Set Up a DIY Root Beer Float Station Literally Anywhere!
Making desserts with kids is a unique delight — it's a learning activity that results in sweets! Plus, even the littlest ones can be a part of the → Read More