Baby Names

Realizing that your little girl is the third Addison in her class is a little disheartening, especially since naming her so many years ago seemed like such a unique thing to do. Or how about enrolling your Ava in VPK only to realize she’s one of 5 Ava’s in her class? Or how about choosing […] More

What is in a name? A rose by any other name is still a rose…there are so many things we could say about names, but we’re going to focus on one thing in particular. Everyone has an opinion; everyone. And when it comes to naming a baby boy, everyone has to share their opinion about […] More

What is in a name? Someone prolific and famous once asked that question (so there’s really no need to get into that now) and it’s been on the minds of many ever since. We take such great care to choose the names of our kids – and even our pets – and we do it […] More

The naming of a child is a big deal. You want to choose a name that fits the personality of a child you’ve yet to meet. It has to sound good, it has to look good and it has to be easy to spell. Okay, so maybe I’m over-exaggerating. I mean, some people name their […] More

The thing about parenting is that most of us do it with someone else. I know that my husband and I, with four kids, have tag-teamed this parenting thing pretty well and we’re proud of that. But sometimes parents differ. We do; my husband is more lax than I when it comes to certain things […] More

Disney has long since been a big part of the world. Its influence on children and their parents is significant, from the way we view love to the way we view those who are not kind. It’s a company that provides a number of life lessons in a fun and creative manner, and it’s the […] More

Before you start laughing, scoffing and raising questioning eyebrows; hear me out. The government and the lawmakers in this great nation of ours don’t always make the best decisions. There; I said it. I love my country and I support my country, but I think we can all agree that sometimes things get through the […] More

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important things you will do throughout the course of your pregnancy. No, it has nothing to do with the health and well-being of your baby or you. But it does have everything to do with your baby’s future. The name you choose is going […] More

If you’re welcoming a little boy into your life in the near future, you might be in the midst of choosing a name for your handsome little man. There’s a lot that goes into a name, especially for a boy. With a girl, it seems that names are much easier. Trust me; I have three […] More

The roaring 20s were a spectacular time for so many of us, and that includes those of us who never lived them. We get to read about the 20s in books and we get to see there are so many different portrayals of this apparently fabulous decade in the movies. Some of us have the […] More

Victorian baby names were popular many years ago, and some of them are becoming stylish once again. These names are ones that have been in style in the past, waned a bit and are coming back with full force and a vengeance. These names are lovely. They’re cultured, elegant, and they are certainly classic. They […] More